A year of moments

Since County Fair’s inception in 1902, this fall celebration has been an opportunity for students to make products, organize activities and share them with the community. This event requires group cooperation and organization at every grade level and builds a sense of responsibility and ownership, giving each child the chance to contribute to the community through their efforts. Parents, guardians and grandparents are invited to come to the fair. Audience: All Community

Parker’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series provides opportunities for all to share in insightful perspectives on vital issues facing our democratic society and global world. Audience: All Community

Join our Parker Colonels for the Spring Showcase game and a special community social hosted by Parker's Parents Association. Audience: All Community

You are invited to attend Parker's largest fundraising event of the year in support of the school's Financial Assistance Program. Join our 2027 Parker Party Co-Chairs and the 125th Anniversary Honorary Co Chairs for this celebratory, once-in-a-lifetime event at Navy Pier! Audience: All Community (ticketed event)

Gather on campus with fellow alumni, students, parents, faculty and friends for a spring weekend of fun-filled activities. Take a campus tour, and discover all that is new at Parker. Attend your class party and the Alumni Reunion Celebrations, and revel in what brings back fond memories. Whether you catch up at the Alumni of Color Luncheon, celebrate at the Milestone Brunch or cheer on your fellow athletes at the soccer game and family barbeque, we hope you take time to remember that you will always be a part of the Parker family. Audience: Alumni

Join the Parent's Association Helping Hands Committee on a Community Service Project. Help assemble meals and hygiene kits benefitting The Night Ministry. Audience: All Community

We are thrilled to invite you to Parker’s inaugural Black Alumni Social - an evening dedicated to connection, celebration, and community. This special gathering will bring together Black alumni across generations to reconnect, share stories, build new relationships and celebrate the lasting impact of the Black community at Parker. As we continue to honor Parker’s history while shaping its future, we look forward to creating space for meaningful conversation, joy and fellowship together. We hope you'll join us for this exciting evening. Audience: Alumni

Community members are invited to take a self-guided tour of the many works of art donated to Parker. Tour brochures are available at the Clark Street Entrance. Audience: All Community

Parker is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of Parker students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th Grade to attend the Grandparent Breakfast at County Fair. County Fair is a traditional school-wide celebration where students make products, organize activities and share them with the community. This event requires group cooperation and organization at every grade level and builds a sense of responsibility and ownership, giving each child the chance to contribute to the community through his or her efforts. Audience: Grandparents and JK-5 Students

Join the Parker Alumni Association for the "Colonel Cup" 125th Anniversary Golf Tournament at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club! Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate and enjoy the tournament. $125 for non-student players, $85 for student players. Sponsorships available. Audience: All Community (ticketed event)

Members of the Parker community will return to lead writing workshops for students in the areas of non-fiction, fiction and poetry. Join us for a special culminating event in the evening with our distinguished panelists. Audience: All Community

The Used Book Sale is once again coming to the Small Gym! We invite you to bring your class to the sale next week so that each student can select a free book. We have an amazing selection to share! Tuesday 3/16 - 1-6PM Wednesday 3/17 - 7:30AM-6PM Thursday 3/18 - 7:30AM-6PM Audience: All Community

Parker is excited to head back to the Mile High City and we hope you will join us and Principal Dan Frank ’74 at the Denver Alumni and Friends Gathering! Audience: All Alumni in the Denver Region

Celebrate the 125th Anniversary opening day with students, faculty, and staff all week, culminating with the Back to the Future: Celebrating 125 Years of Parker County Fair

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade to bring their grandchild or special friend for a fun evening of dinner and bingo on Parker's campus. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to add to the fun! Audience: Grandparents of JK-5th Grade Students and JK-5 Students

Join members of the Parker community for a panel discussion on the topic of education and democracy. Featuring Jeanne Barr, Parker Faculty member and Parent Emeritus; Damian Jones, past Parker Assistant Principal, Parent Emeritus, Former Executive Director of High Jump and Head of School at the Center for Early Childhood; Rick Locke, former Parker Faculty; and Nate Pietrini, Executive Director of High Jump. Rufus Williams, Life Trustee and Parent Emeritus, will be the evening's moderator. The Stenn Family Civics Education Initiative supports Parker’s mission to educate for citizenship in a diverse democracy by funding guest speakers, student programming and faculty training that provides insight into the development and responsibilities of citizens, elected officials and governmental processes. Audience: All Community

Join us on April 17th for a pre-show cocktail hour and Parker's Got Talent: 125 Edition brought to you by the Parent's Association. Whether you can juggle, lip sync, swallow a sword, break dance, sing in a band, try out your tight five or share your poetry, we invite you ALL to bring your talents out for the evening. The night includes gameshow segments, laughs and lots of fun! This event is for adults only in the Parker community. Audience: All Community

Join us for an evening celebrating FWP's entertainment alumni — the talent behind decades of film, television, music, comedy, theater, dance, and more. There's no better way to kick off our 125th Anniversary and Alumni Weekend. Get ready — the spotlight's calling. Audience: All Community

Parker Helping Hands welcomes the Parker community to roll up their sleeves to lend your time and energy to various social service organizations throughout the city of Chicago. We invite you to join us for a park clean up in the fall benefitting the Chicago Parks Foundation. Audience: All Community

In honor of Parker’s 125th anniversary year, Parker is excited to welcome Stephen Burns, Founder and Artistic Director of Fulcrum Point New Music Project. Stephen Burns is the father of graduates Eddie ‘14 and IZ ’14. The Joan W. Harris Visiting Music Scholar in Residence program was established to provide experiences for students to find inspiration, learn, appreciate and understand the transformative power of classical music. Audience: All Community

Join our Parker Colonels for the Clark St Classic featuring Boys and Girls Basketball and a special community social hosted by Parker's Parents Association. Audience: All Community

Parker is pleased to welcome grandparents and special friends back to campus for our annual Lower School Grandparents and Special Friends Day Audience: Grandparents of Junior Kindergarten, Senior Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade students.

Join the Parent's Association Helping Hands Committee on a Community Service Project benefitting Cradles to Crayons. Audience: All Community

Parker's College Dinner Series is back for year two! Join Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno and Director of Alumni Relations Chuck Lira as they hit the road to reconnect with Parker alumni on college campuses across the country. This year's series will begin at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by Tulane University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with the possibility of additional schools and cities being added throughout the year. These complimentary dinners are a chance to catch up with fellow alumni, share your college experiences, and stay connected to the Parker community—wherever your college journey has taken you. Audience: Alumni at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade to bring their grandchild or special friend for a fun evening of dinner and a movie on Parker's campus. Students are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to add to the fun! Audience: Grandparents of JK-5th Grade Students and JK-5 Students

Parker's College Dinner Series is back for year two! Join Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno and Director of Alumni Relations Chuck Lira as they hit the road to reconnect with Parker alumni on college campuses across the country. This year's series will begin at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, followed by Tulane University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with the possibility of additional schools and cities being added throughout the year. These complimentary dinners are a chance to catch up with fellow alumni, share your college experiences, and stay connected to the Parker community—wherever your college journey has taken you. Audience: Alumni at Tulane University

Francis W. Parker School is pleased to invite grandparents and special friends of students in 9th–12th grades to share in the wonders of Upper School life at Parker. Join your grandchild or special friend for a fun and educational school day! Audience: Grandparents of 9-12th Grade Students

For the first time in 125 years, Parker welcomes our entire community to participate in the Corinthians MX. Join us for a commemorative 125 photo on the field and a community breakfast reception in the Bailey Garden. Audience: All Community

Parker is hosting a recognition event to honor 5+ consecutive year Colonel Club donors and Anita McCormick Blaine Planned Giving Society members. Invited guests will receive a Paperless Post email with registration details.

Join us for an evening of fellowship and gratitude for all Voting, Life, Honorary and Retired Trustees and Senior Administration. Invites will be sent via email from Paperless Post. Please complete registration on Paperless Post to attend. Audience: Voting, Life, Honorary, and Retired Trustees

You are invited to a special combined and collaborative winter music program that will feature select ensembles from Parker's Orchestra, Band and Chorus programs. The concert will celebrate the school's important musical traditions and repertoire of the past while also showcasing the department's vision for the future - not to be missed! Audience: All Community

The Robert A. Pritzker Visiting Scientist•Inventor•Engineer in Residence program was created by a gift to Parker in honor of engineer, industrialist and philanthropist Robert A. Pritzker ’44. This program aims to expand science education opportunities at Parker and foster an ongoing dialogue among students and teachers about current issues in science. Audience: All Community

Join our Parker Colonels for the 125th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration! Homecoming includes our annual Parade of Athletes, MX and a special community tailgate hosted by Parker's Parents Association. Audience: All Community

The Parker College Dinner Series is back! Join Dean of Student Life Joe Bruno and Director of Alumni Relations Chuck Lira at UW–Madison for a complimentary dinner to catch up with fellow alumni and stay connected to the Parker community. Keep an eye out for details.

Join fellow Parker community members as we collectively create a 125th Anniversary Commemorative Mural trhought the school year. Audience: All Community

Join us for a special student-produced, award-winning festival of short films-many created with the 125th anniversary in mind and focusing on impactful moments in Parker's history along with other award winning works. Audience: All Community

Try your luck with the Scholastic Bowl Team's "125 Daily Tossup." Questions will be on view daily on the front alcove monitor. Audience: All Community