special events
The Annual Pumpkin Smash
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Paint & Sip
With expert instructors from the
Des Plaines Art Guild
Spend a fun evening with fellow artists
of all skill levels, and Be Creative!
For ages 21+
At these gatherings you’ll paint amazing,
colorful images that you will proudly hang
on your wall! Each evening features a
different painting for you to reference,
as the instructors provide inspiration and
guidance. BYO beverages and snacks.
See pictures of the spring and summer
classes at DPParks.org.
Min/Max: 10/15
Lake Park Clubhouse
1015 Howard Avenue • 847-391-5730
Des Plaines Art Guild, Instructor
Friday, September 27
7:00–9:30p
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Friday, October 25
7:00–9:30p
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Get ready to recycle your pumpkin
at the 4th Annual Pumpkin Smash.
Roll your pumpkin down the sled hill in a fun
competition that kicks off the event, and
then smash them into piles of compost. Go
green by helping to clean up the smashed
pumpkins and learn about composting. cy
Saturday, November 2
1:00–2:00p
Arndt Park Sled Hill
Free! Just bring your pumpkins!
Family Nerf Night
Ages 5+, with an adult
Get ready for the ultimate game of tag as
we host a NERF Dart Tag Tournament. It’s
tag or be tagged using the latest NERF
blasters but this time it is Family style!
The arena will be set with different games.
Please bring your own Nerf guns. We will
provide ammunition, safety eye protection...
and fun!
Min/Max: 20/40
Leisure Center, Gymnasium
Friday, November 8
6:30–8:00p
R: $8/NR: $11, per person
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Polar Express
Storytime Train
All aboard!
Our North Pole Adventure Begins!
Come along with us on one of our most
popular events and listen to the story of
the Polar Express as we travel to the North
Pole.* You’ll enjoy sing-a-longs, games,
chocolate milk and cookies, and a visit
from Santa.
*The North Pole looks a bit like Harvard, IL
Purchase your event tickets at
DPParks.org
before 5:00p, Friday, November 8.
Space is limited and these seats go fast!
NOTE: Strollers are not allowed on the train.
There must be at least one parent for every
three children. cy
Min/Max: 60/120 (per train ride)
Tickets: $30 per person.
All riders, young and old, must have a
ticket to ride the Polar Express Train.
Check-in at the Des Plaines Train Station on
Miner St. across from Metropolitan Square.
(All trips return to the station.)
Sunday, December 1 • Train #703
Check-in 10:15a
Train departs 11:04a, returns 1:44p
Sunday, December 1 • Train #713
FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE
Games, Laughter, and Fun
Ages 3+, with an adult
This family game night is an entirely new
style. Roll the dice, exercise your sense
of humor, and be prepared to act, draw,
sculpt, write or shout out answers. Some
games may involve playing in small teams
for increased fun and creativity.
Min/Max: 8/40
Leisure Center, Gymnasium
Friday, September 27
6:30–8:00p
R: $5/NR: $7, per person
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Tuesday, December 31 • 3:00–6:00p
Join us at Prairie Lakes for a family-friendly
New Year’s Eve celebration, complete with
giant confetti drops at “midnight” and
festive activities including creating party
hats, noisemaker horns, free family photos,
decorating family photo-keepsake frames.
Entertainment and fun everyone can enjoy
including a DJ for family dancing and games
to challenge Mom and Dad.
Tuesday, December 31
3:00–6:00p
Prairie Lakes Community Center
Purchase event tickets at DPParks.org.
$8/person. ($12/person on 12/31)
Check-in 2:15p
Train departs 3:04p, returns 5:44p
Sunday, December 8 • Train #703
Check-in 10:15a
Train departs 11:04a, returns 1:44p
Sunday, December 8 • Train #713
Check-in 2:15p
Train departs 3:04p, returns 5:44p
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