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special events The Annual Pumpkin Smash I 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 R/NR:$30 #272041-1 Friday, October 25 7:00–9:30p R/NR:$30 #272041-2 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 #350011-1 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 #250012-1 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 7