F AMILY N EW Y EAR’S
special events
Monday, December 31
Prairie Lakes • 3:00–6:00p
Bring your entire family to Prairie Lakes
as we usher in our 100th Anniversary
year just a little early! cy
Admission to this family-friendly event
includes all of this and more:
• Bounce House • Games, for all ages
• Keepsake Craft • Photo Booth
• Refreshments • Tot Area
• Professional DJ • Dancing
• Noise Makers and Party Hats
• Countdown & Balloon Drop at 5:30!
Prairie Lakes Community Center
515 E. Thacker Street • 847-391-5711
Event tickets on sale now at DPParks.org
$8 per person before December 30
$12 per person on December 31
Holiday Break Activities
Dodgeball Tournament
Ages 8 –14
Think you and your friends have the skills to
Dip, Dive, Duck, and Dodge? Here is your
chance over winter break to prove you are
“the champs”. Bring your own team, or form
one when you arrive. Just be prepared to:
1. Have fun
2. Make friends
3. Dodge things!
Lunch is included. cy
Min/Max: 12/64
Prairie Lakes, South Gym
Thursday, December 27
11:00a–2:00p
R: $10/NR: $13
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Father Daughter
Royal Ball in Paris
Ages 4 –14
Saturday, February 9
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! All are invited to join
an enchanted journey through the magical
world of Kings and Queens, Princesses and
Jesters. Each Princess and her handsome
Prince will enjoy an evening of dinner,
dancing, games, music, and fun where all
of your dreams come true. Register early
because this royal celebration is the event
that reigns the Kingdom’s social calendar. cy
Min/Max: 30/100
Leisure Center, Royal Ballroom
Saturday, February 9
5:30 – 8:30p
R: $25/NR: $30 per person #455851-1
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Family Tournament of Champions
Ages 3 & older
N ERF D ART T OURNAMENTS
Ages 8 –14
Get ready for the ultimate game of tag as
we host two Nerf Dart Tag Tournaments!
Hands-On Digital Photo Editing Class
Tuesdays, January 8 & 15
Thursdays, January 10 & 17
7:00 –9:00p • Ages 16+
This 4-session “hands on” classes will show
you how to use Adobe Photoshop Elements
software to edit and improve your digital
photographs. Classes are for beginning
and intermediate photographers who have
a laptop computer with any Photoshop
Elements version 13, 14, 15, 2018, or
2019 installed. cy
Min/Max: 12/20
Bill Brown, Instructor
Arndt Park Fieldhouse, 1990 White Street
Four classes:
7:00 –9:00p
Tues, 1/8 & 1/15 and Thurs, 1/10 & 1/17
R/NR: $50
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Registration is open now!
Read the complete program
description at DPParks.org.
It's tag or be tagged using the latest Nerf
blasters. Teams need to combine the
right mix of speed, agility, strategy and
teamwork to defeat their opponents in the
Nerf Tournament Arena.
•Matches are played in teams of 4 players
against other teams in their division.
•Games will be played in Capture the
Flag format.
•Players must provide protective eyewear,
unmodified Nerf dart gun, and darts. Guns
will be inspected before play
begins.
You may register as a single or in a team
of four. Please indicate your teammates
on your registration form. Each player must
register separately. Lunch will be provided.
For more information or a detailed list of
rules contact Cindy Yelich at 847-391-5711.
Min/Max: 8/20
Winter Break Tournament
Prairie Lakes, Gym South
Thursday, January 3
R: $20/NR: $24
10:00a–2:00p
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Spring Break Tournament SAVE THE DATE!
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Prairie Lakes, Gym South
Wednesday, March 27
R: $20/NR: $24
10:00a–2:00p
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Saturday, February 23
Families are invited to spend Saturday night
at the Leisure Center for an evening packed
with tournaments of skill, brains and brawn to
determine the Family Tournament Champion
of Des Plaines. Tournament events will not
be revealed until that night, but each activity
will be age appropriate and fun for the entire
family. Challenge your neighbors, challenge
your classmates and let’s see who is crowned
the victor. The Tournament Champion
receives an award, and a special Passion
Award is given to the family judged to be
having the most fun! cy
Min/Max: 12/60
Leisure Center, Gym
Saturday, February 23
6:30 – 8:00p
R: $10/NR: $15 Per Family #450151-1
Let’s Celebrate
Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!
Ages 3–5
Friday, March 2
Would you, could you with a mouse, in a
house, in a boat, with a goat? Yes, yes, yes,
and so much more! Join us as we celebrate
this beloved author with cake, games,
stories, and crafts all based on Dr. Seuss’s
wonderful characters. cy
Min/Max: 8/24
Prairie Lakes, Mountain View Room 1
Saturday, March 2
10:00 –11:30a
R: $8/NR: $10
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