1 - Summer Coloring Contest Begins

Children ages 12 & under may color this page for a chance to win a special prize. Participants should finish coloring by June 30th and return it to the Park Office at 128 East Market Street. The winner will be announced shortly after.  Download the coloring page or pick up a copy at the City Clerk Treasurer's office.

8 -Art in the Park

Held for 7 consecutive Fridays. noon - 1:30pm at Washington Park.  Free event.

10 - Grandpa and Me Building Project

Join us at the Kehoe Park Pavilion for a fun afternoon. Call 824-6069 to register before June 1st due to limited enrollment, and bring a hammer. Rain site is the Bluffton City Gym. Cost is $5 due the day of the event. 2-3:30 pm

11- June Kids Camp Begins

If your child could design a perfect summer, it would probably include plenty of playmates, fun activities, and a place to cool off when the summer sun gets too hot. The Bluffton Parks department offers 2 week half day camps for students who completed K-3rd grade. Campers will participate in tennis, free play (including snack time) and swim lessons between the hours of 9am-noon either June 11 - 22nd or July 9-20th. So if you are looking for a way to get the kids out of the house, away from the TV and video games call the park office at 824-6069. Cost is $30.  Space is limited. Drop off is at Washington Park.

11 - Adult Tennis League

Held at Washington Park beginning at 6pm.  Classes on Mondays for 6 weeks. You must call to pre register at the Bluffton Parks Dept. (824-6069).

13- Wet Wacky Wednesday

Wet Wacky Wednesday – The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday of summer months.    Pool hours are 6:30-8pm and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.  This event idea came from families who put in their requests either by calling or by taking our survey.  We are happy to take your comments and suggestions to try new things!  

14 -Wood Craft Kit

2-3 pm Call to pre register.  You must bring $5 and hammer.  Event is at Washington Park.

16 - Children's Garage Sale

Teach your children the value of a dollar and get them to clean their rooms. Call 824-6069 to register your child in our annual garage sale held at the Washington Main commons during the touch a truck event from 9am-noon. Sale items can be toys, books, puzzles, movies, sports equipment etc. No clothing or lemonade stands allowed. Cost is $2

19 - Outdoor Cooking

6-8pm. Held at Washington Park.  Call the park office at 824-6069 to pre register and find out the menu and fee.

21 - Archery Clinic

6:30 - 8:30 pm

22 - Fencing Clinic

5pm

25 - Tot Swim

M-W-F from 11 - 11:45 am

26 - Special Needs Swim

Great opportunity to exlore the water for special needs children and adults. This event takes place on Tuesday and Thursday. (4 lessons)Call 824-6069 for more information and to register.

27 - Wet Wacky Wednesday

Wet Wacky Wednesday – The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday of summer months.    Pool hours are 6:30-8pm and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.  This event idea came from families who put in their requests either by calling or by taking our survey.  We are happy to take your comments and suggestions to try new things!  

July

6- PASSPORT TO FUN BEGINS

Stop by the park office to pick up your official Passport to fun card. Then visit 5 of our summer events to earn a free pool pass. This free program runs from July 1st – 30th

6,13,20,27- Movie at Kehoe Park

Free outdoor movies under the stars. Movie starts at dusk, 8:45 pm. Bring your own blankets and bug spray.   Fully funded by the Wells County Foundation!

9 - Swim Lesson (2 weeks)

9- July Kids Camp Begins

If your child could design a perfect summer, it would probably include plenty of playmates, fun activities, and a place to cool off when the summer sun gets too hot. The Bluffton Parks department offers 2 week half day camps for students who completed K-3rd grade. Campers will participate in tennis, free play (including snack time) and swim lessons between the hours of 9am-noon   on July 9-20th. So if you are looking for a way to get the kids out of the house, away from the TV and video games call the park office at 824-6069. Cost is ***.  Space is limited. Drop off is at Washington Park.

11- Wet Wacky Wednesday

The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday of summer months.    Pool hours are 6:30-8pm and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.  This event idea came from families who put in their requests either by calling or by taking our survey.  We are happy to take your comments and suggestions to try new things!  

13- Peewee Basketball Registration

Come register at Kehoe Park Pavilion from 8 pm, and stay for the movie following. This league will begin playing August 13 and runs for 6 Saturdays. League is for boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten through 4th grade in 2010-11 school year. Cost is $15 per child.

18 - Craft Club
3-4pm at City Hall

21- Iron Kid Triathlon

A triathlon is a swimming, bicycling, and running competition. Each triathlete will swim first, go directly to bicycling, and finish the competition running. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY. This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to participate in an enjoyable, life-experience through athletics. These kids will be on the road to a healthy active lifestyle while meeting new friends and building self-confidence. Download the registration form IronKid Triathlon Form (PDF) and mail to the park office at 128 E Market St. Bluffton Indiana 46714 by July 9th, 2012 or stop by City Hall on May 12th 10:30am – 12:30pm. Race date is set to start at 8:00am sharp. This event is for children ages 5-12, cost is $15 and includes a t-shirt, finishing medal, snacks, and trophies to the top 3 in each age group and gender. For questions call 824-6069 or e-mail parks@ci.bluffton.in.us . We extend our congratulations to all of the young athletes for successfully challenging yourself last year. (2011 results). (Registration Form)

23- Boot Camp Week

Students that have completed grades 5 and 6 may register by calling 824-6069 before July 3. Hurry, enrollment limited to the first 32 students. Students will learn respect for the American Flag, physical fitness, bike safety, water safety, self discipline and much more. Cost is $10, and scholarships are available.   8-11:30 am

25- Wet Wacky Wednesday

The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday of summer months.    Pool hours are 6:30-8pm and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.  This event idea came from families who put in their requests either by calling or by taking our survey.  We are happy to take your comments and suggestions to try new things!  

28 - 3 on 3 Youth basketball tournament

9am.  Must pre register and event will be held in the City Gym.

4 - 3 on 3 Adult basketball tournament

9am

6 - Fall Tennis League

6pm for 6 Mondays.

8 - Wet Wacky Wednesday

Wet Wacky Wednesday – The pool will be open for evening family swim the first Wednesday of summer months.    Pool hours are 6:30-8pm and the cost is $1 per person over age 5.  This event idea came from families who put in their requests either by calling or by taking our survey.  We are happy to take your comments and suggestions to try new things!  

11- Women's Self Defense

Women will meet in the City Gym to learn pressure point techniques that do not require much strength. Call to register by the Friday before at 824-6069. Free Event  9-11 a.m.

11- Peewee Basketball Begins

Runs for 6 consecutive Saturdays. League is for boys and girls who will be entering Kindergarten through 4th grade in 2012-13 school year. Cost is $15 per child. Register on July 13, at Kehoe Pavilion at 8:00 p.m.  Registration form - Waiver

15 - Craft Club
3-4pm at City Hall

29 - Wag n' Walk

River Greenway 6:30pm