Plan Your Visit

2011 Events and Promotions

Arlington Park offers many exciting promotions and events throughout its race season.

Value Day, Senior Day, Miller Lite Party in the Park, Miller Lite Saturday Summer Bash, and Family Day occur weekly and are often enhanced by additional featured promotions.

2011 Promotional Events

Date Event
May 6
 Opening Day
May 7

Chicagoland's Largest Kentucky Derby Party
Post time 12:15 p.m.
First Leg of Triple Crown: Kentucky Derby
Official drink of the Day: Mint Julep
Kentucky Derby Glass Giveaway*
Hat Contest
Derby Zone Party

*First 2,500 guests to purchase tickets online
May 8

Mother's Day
Mother's Day Rose Giveaway*
Mother's Day Million Room Brunch
Mother's Day International Room Brunch

* First 5,000 women in attendance
May 18 Chef's Fest
May 21
 Second Leg of the Triple Crown: Preakness Stakes
May 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend at Arlington Park
May 30

Memorial Day at Arlington Park
Special Monday card - Post time 1 p.m.
American Flag*
Live music by Red Pop Fury

*First 3,000 guests in attendance
June 4
 Northwestern University Day
June 11
 Third Leg of the Triple Crown: Belmont Stakes
Live music by Suburban Cowboys
Foam Cowboy Hat giveaway (First 250 guests in Park area)
June 12 Chicago Bears Day
June 19

Father's Day
BBQ Apron giveaway*
*First 3,000 guests to purchase tickets online
Valvoline Oil Change Sweepstakes
June 25

Prairie State Festival of Racing
Teacher Appreciation Day
Prairie State Mascot Race
Arlington Heights Memorial Library Book Drive
July 2

Racing, Music & Fireworks Celebration
Post time 4 p.m.
3-D Fireworks Glasses giveaway*
Complimentary firecracker popsicle (first 1,000 children under 12)
Chicagoland's Biggest Fireworks Display at dusk

*First 20,000 guests in attendance
July 4 Independance Day at Arlington Park
Special Monday Card - post time 1 p.m.
American Flag Pin giveaway*
Live music: Imposter Radio
Valvoline Oil Change Sweepstakes

*First 5,000 guests in attendance
July 9

Million Preview Day
Breakfast at Arlington
Baseball Cap Giveaway*

*First 3,000 guests to purchase tickets online
July 17 Fiesta in the Park
July 22 Blackhawks Legends Day
July 23 Military Appreciation Day
July 30
 Girls Day Out
August 11 Arlington Million Ladies Luncheon
Join us in the International Room to celebrate remarkable women of racing and to support a great cause!
August 12
 Breakfast at Arlington
Start your day early with Breakfast at Arlington and stick around for an exciting day of live thoroughbred racing!
August 12 Dining with the Dynasty
Spend an afternoon in Mr. D’s Sports Bar with legendary and Hall of Fame jockeys!
August 12 Arlington Million Charity Gala
Arlington Park & Galloping Out invite you to an evening in "Your Kind of Town" at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom.
August 13

Arlington Million and the International Festival of Racing
You’re invited to join us at Arlington Park for a grand celebration of the “Sport of Kings,” which draws horses, owners, trainers, jockeys, and fans from every corner of the world.
September 5

Labor Day
Special Monday card - Post time 1 p.m.
Live Music by Jin & Tonic
American Flag giveaway*
Valvoline Oil Change Sweepstakes

*First 3,000 guests in attendance
September 10 Binny's Taste at the Track
September 24 & 25 Taste of Arlington Park
Enjoy two days of local restaurant flavor as the Park area is transformed into a village of culinary delight.

Valvoline Oil Change Sweepstakes
September 25 Closing Day