FLHPOA plans fun-filled social events every year! All association members in good standing and their accompanied guests are welcome at any of our events.
Note, FLHPOA events are organized by board members who generously volunteer their time. Many events are also weather dependent. All dates/times are subject to change.
Please watch the announcements made on our website and/or check our FLHPOA Facebook page for pertinent updates as we get closer to event dates.
If you have ideas for other social events, please send an email to the Entertainment Coordinator at flhpoa.fun@gmail.com.
Holiday Survivor Social
January 11, 2025 at Lake Villa Township Community Center, 4–7pm
Did you survive the holidays??? If you did, it’s time to celebrate this victory! Stroll on over to the Holiday Survivor Social and swap some holiday horror stories with a few neighbors.
Come to think of it, did you get a gift that’s just not your vibe? Well, wrap it back up and use it for entry into the hilarious White Elephant game! Board games will also be available for kids (or adults).
Water and a few snacks will be offered. Bring the rest of your adult holiday spirits or favorite beverage to enjoy. Bringing a snack to share will help you get on the “nice” list for next year!
Soup-er Bowl Cook-Off
February 8, 2025 at Lake Villa Township Community Center, 4–7pm
Congratulations to the winners of our 1st Soup-er Bowl competition!
- 1st place Creamy Mushroom, Potato, and Wild Rice Soup Topped with Fresh Dill by Chef Kerry Cresham
- 2nd place Split Pea Soup Paired with Rustic Ham Sandwiches by Chef Kara Wilson
- 3rd place Chicken Tortellini with Homemade Bone Broth by Chef Terri Van Bladel
- Honorable mentions to Chef Debi Neuman for her Matza Ball Mish Mash Soup and Chef Stacie Sprovieri for her Beef Barley Soup
Prizes were given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
We would also like to give credit to Kevin Cresham for most bowls of soup consumed– quite impressive!!
Thank you Chefs for making such delicious soups and to everyone that came out to fill their bellies!!
Garden Geeks Gala
March 9, 2025 at Lake Villa Township Community Center, 10am–1pm
Do you have the greenest thumb in the community, or can you kill a plastic plant? Whether you’re an expert gardener or have never tried gardening but always wanted to… this is the event for you!
It will be about that time to start planning this year’s garden, so bring your excitement, knowledge, and questions to mingle with other garden fanatics in the neighborhood!
Master Gardener Kara has been working with Stacie to plan this fun and educational event– there will be interactive stations where you can plant a seed, learn how to tell if a seed is bad, and gather helpful literature to take home. Have extra seeds? Bring them with to buzz around the room and swap with others!
March Madness Bracket Contest
Mid-March (online)
Let the Madness begin!! Think you have the luck to create the 1st perfect bracket in March Madness history?!? Or will your bracket bust early?
Join in on our FLHPOA March Madness bracket contest– there will be a bracket for adults and one for kids. C’mon… take your best shot!
Information for how to participate will be shared as we get closer to this event.
Easter Egg Hunt
April 19, 2025 at Bayview Park, 10am SHARP
Hippity hop on down to Bayview Park for our annual FLHPOA Easter Egg Hunt!
The hunt is for children* 12 years and under. Please bring your own basket! We’ll begin right at 10am, so plan to arrive a little beforehand.
*Children's parents must be FLHPOA members in good standing.
Spring Park Cleanup
May 3, 2025 at Bayview Park, 9am
Can you bee-lieve it’s spring?!? That means it’s time to spruce up our parks for the warmer days to come!
Come help remove the harsh weather rubbish from our parks and get some much-needed fresh air after being cooped up all winter long!
We'll be focusing on Bayview Park and John Rule Park this year. Meet by the pickleball court at Bayview Park at 9am. We'll provide bottled water, Dunkin' coffee, and Munchkins.
Please bring any lawn tools you may have (e.g., rakes, shovels, shears, wheelbarrows, chainsaws, hand saws, branch loppers) to help us get this project done in record time! Oh, and a tip from our pros is to also wear some garden or utility gloves.
If you can help, please fill out THIS FORM so we can communicate with you before the event:
***EVERY volunteer that helps out on Park Clean-Up day will be entered into a raffle to win 2 Cubs tickets that will be drawn when the work is done! (Section 111, row 5, seats 7–8... you will be able to choose from a list of games.)
Rain Date: May 10, 2025
Bayview Tavern
May 17, 2025 at Bayview Park, 1–4pm
Bring your favorite libations—whether wine, beer, cocktails, or a delightful mocktail—and an appetizer down to the Bayview Tavern (aka the pavilion) for a little Sipping Saturday.
Don’t miss this chance to mingle, relax, and get to know your neighbors better!
Friday Night Lights
June 6, 2025 at Bayview Park, TIME TBD
There’s no better way to spend a fun summer night than watching a favorite movie outdoors under the stars! Bring a blanket, chairs, snacks, and your cooler. Come early if you want to snag the best seats on the lawn!
Watch for more details on FB and our website as we get closer to the summer.
Fishing Derby
June 14, 2025 at Bayview Park, 9am–1pm
Here fishy, fishy!! Time to cast those lines into the water for some family-friendly fun, and maybe catch a fish or two!
Join us for our 2nd annual Fishing Derby! Bring your pole and fishing gear– we’ll provide the worms. There will be prizes for kids up to 12 years old, including awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, most fish caught, and most unusual catch.
There are no entry fees. This is one of the IDNR’s free fishing days*, so no fishing licenses are needed either!
*The Illinois DNR "Free Fishing Days" for 2025 are June 13–16. On these days, you may fish without a fishing license!
Friday Night Lights
July DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
More details will be shared as we get closer to the summer.
Cardboard Boat Races
August DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
More details will be shared as we get closer to the summer.
Summer Beach Bash
August DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
Bring your coolers and chairs to enjoy a fun day in the park. More information to come!
Golf Outing
September DATE/TIME TBD
More details will be shared as we get closer to the summer.
Bonfire on the Beach
September DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
Grab your favorite lawn chair, snacks, and beverages, and join us for an evening of warmth, laughter, and good company. This event is perfect for the whole family!
Bayview Tavern
October DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
Bring your favorite libations—whether wine, beer, cocktails, or a delightful mocktail—and an appetizer down to the Bayview Tavern (aka the pavilion) for a little Sipping Saturday.
Don’t miss this chance to mingle, relax, and get to know your neighbors better!
Fall Fest
October DATE/TIME TBD (Bayview Park)
Bring your coolers and chairs to enjoy a fun day in the park. More information to come!