September 2017
Harvest in the Heights
The Palos Heights Woman's Club is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, September 23. The event starts with the Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the newly renovated Meyers Park at 4 p.m. followed by a social hour, dinner and dancing at the Palos Heights Recreation Center. 4 pm-Ribbon Cutting Dedication of Meyers Park 6601 W. 127th Street 5 pm-Social Hour 6 pm-Dinner followed by music from the 95th Street Band
Find out more »October 2017
Pumpkin Decoration
Ages 2-10 years with parent Turn an ordinary pumpkin into a frightfully fun Halloween decoration during this workshop. Each participant should bring their own pumpkin; we will supply the decorations to turn them into works of art! Parents should attend with children to make this a fun family event. Registration deadline is October 4.
Find out more »Touch a Truck and Treat
Come out dressed in your Halloween costume and explore the trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles and more. Bring your camera! Touch-A-Truck and Treat puts kids in the driver’s seat! Children touch, honk, and climb aboard a vast array of specialized vehicles and public safety equipment that are on display. Children will also receive a treat from each vendor vehicle.
Find out more »December 2017
Waddles Winter Wonderland
Ages birth to 12 years Come join us to enjoy a day of holiday fun at our very own Winter Wonderland. You and your family will not want to miss out on this exciting event! We will be playing holiday games, decorating cookies , making holiday decorations and much more! We will have holiday entertainment and let's not forget about SANTA! Everyone will get the change to meet Santa himself and take a family picture with him too! So come…
Find out more »Waddles Winter Wonderland
Join us as we celebrate this holiday season at our very own Winter Wonderland! We will provide holiday games, cookie decorating, a live Reindeer, and let's not forget Santa Claus!
Find out more »Winter Farmers Market
Held in the Orchard Room. The dates are: November 18, December 16, January 20, February 17, March 10, and April 21.
Find out more »February 2018
Enchantment Under the Sea Daddy Daughter Night
Join us for a night of dancing, dinner, and fun for this Under the Sea themed event. We’ve got no troubles – life is the bubbles – under the sea! Dress as your favorite princess or wear your favorite fancy gown! You'll enjoy fabulous figure food, lots of desserts, and Under the Sea FUN! Everyone will go home with a special treat! Registration deadline is January 27th. This event is held at the Palos Height Recreation Department. This is a…
Find out more »March 2018
Mother Son Super Fun Night of Excitement
If you and your son are looking to spend some quality time together join us for an evening of Dinosaurs and lizards!! We’ll start out the evening with everybody’s favorite – ICE CREAM! We will then do some Dinosaur themed crafts and games! We’ll complete the evening with a fascinating reptile show that will have everyone, (especially the boys) on the edge of their seats. Casual attire & gym shoes are recommended.
Find out more »Mother Son Super Fun Night of Excitement
If you & your son are looking to spend some quality time together join us for an evening of Dinosaurs and lizards!! We’ll start out the evening with everybody’s favorite – ICE CREAM! We will then do some Dinosaur themed crafts and games! We’ll complete the evening with a fascinating reptile show that will have everyone, (especially the boys) on the edge of their seats. Casual attire & gym shoes are recommended.
Find out more »December 2018
Veterans Day Breakfast
Free for all Veterans and one guest Join the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department for a Veterans Day Breakfast to honor all those who have served or are currently serving our country. Please come to the Recreation Center or call to register. 708-361-1807
Find out more »Waddles Winter Wonderland
Come join us and Waddles the penguin to enjoy a day of holiday fun at our very own Winter Wonderland! You and your family will not want to miss out on this new exciting event! We will be playing holiday games, making our very own cookies, decorating holiday decorations and much more! We will have holiday entertainment and let’s not forget about SANTA! Everyone will get the chance to meet Santa himself and take a family picture with him too!…
Find out more »Noon Year Celebration
10 years and under Join us in ringing our own New Year at noon instead of midnight! We will transform our recreation center into a miniature Times Square complete with music and a “countdown to noon” balloon drop. This is a perfect way to spend New Year’s Eve with the kids. We will have fun new year’s acvities for families with children 10 and under.
Find out more »January 2019
Free Family Movie Night
Family Movie Night featuring Live Action Beauty and the Beast! The movie will be shown in the Orchard room. Popcorn, candy, and pop will be available for purchase. Please register to save your spot.
Find out more »Rock at the Rec with Rosie and The Rivets
Rosie and The Rivets perform the best danceable music of the 1950's and early 1960's. This is a high energy shoe, fun for the whole family!
Find out more »March 2019
Mother and Son Knight Out
Ages 5-12 If you & your son are looking to spend some quality time together join us for an evening of medievalmes! We’ll start out the evening with everybody’s favorite–ICECREAM! We will then do some crafts and games all about castles, kings, and queens! We’ll complete the evening with a special surprise that will have everyone on the edge of their seats. Casual atti re & gym shoes are recommended. Additional child $12
Find out more »Winter Farmers Market
Location: Orchard Room Vendors for the Winter Market include: Zeldenhurst Farms Sitka Salmon Shares Windy Hill Farms Salad Bowl Creations Olivaceto Theresa's Selections Aracely's Tamales Eating Well Bettina's Teas and Guacamole Homewood Kitchen Gardens Etalaya's Exotic Mandell Broit The City Roasters Cuties Cookie Treats Day Dreamer Jewelry Pampered Chef
Find out more »Unicorn Party
Ages 1st-5th Grade Join us on the first day of spring break for a day full of glitter, rainbows, and unicorn themed crafts, games, and activities! Parcipants will go home with a craft ,treat bag, and memories made with new friends!
Find out more »Hot Shot Competition
Ages K-8th Grade After the youth basket-ball season we will be hosting a hotshot competition. Individuals will shoot from various numbered spots on the court that will add to a certain number. The competition format will be based off of how many registered there will be prizes to individuals in each age group!
Find out more »Throwback Thursday Mixer
Ages 4th-6th Grade We will be hosting a mixer for 4th-6th graders. We will provide a DJ and activities throughout the night. We also will be selling concessions that include pizza, cotton candy, snowcones, and much more! This is a fun way to spend a night of spring break with your friends!
Find out more »April 2019
Pancakes with Peter Rabbit
Ages 2-10 years with an adult Hop over to the Recreation Center and join Peter Rabbit himself for a pancake breakfast. We will be serving a break-fast that includes pancakes, sausage,fruit, coffee, and orange juice. Decorate our eggciting crafts and join in on the egg hunt after breakfast at Community Park! Don’t forget your camera to take pictures with Peter Rabbit him-self! This is a preregistered event (no registration accepted at the door) Registration deadline is March 31st.
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