Families are invited to the Safety Stars & Dilly Bars Back to School Bash on Friday, August 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. 

The free event brings together Gurnee school districts, the police and fire departments, public works, the Mayor of Gurnee and more for an evening focused on back to school safety.

Highlights include:

• Free Dairy Queen Dilly Bars

• Exciting raffle prizes

• Interactive games

• Meet and greet with community leaders

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, safety and community spirit.