March 2018
Daddy Daughter Date Night
An Evening in Paris Dads put on your best outfit and invite your little sweetheart for an evening of dinner and dancing. Complimentary picture upon arrival then dinner of salad, pasta, garlic bread, and save room for dessert! DJ Jeff Kruse will play all your favorite dance songs. Dads don't forget to pre-order your commemorative light up rose. $4 when you register
Find out more »Breakfast with the Bunny
Hop on over to have breakfast with the bunny. 8-12years $7R/9NR 13+ years $10R/12NR 8-8:30 Visit the Easter Bunny and make a craft 8:30-9 Breakfast will be served 9:15 Easter story and activities 9:30 Hop on over to the Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10am Pre-registration is required for all. Fee is per person, under 1 is free but must be registered. Deadline is March 26.
Find out more »April 2018
Mother Son Ninja Warrior Date Night
Moms lace up your sneakers and invite your favorite young man to the West Chicago Park District ARC Center for an evening of dinner and games. The evening begins with complimentary pictures upon your arrival, a craft and dinner of pizza, salad, fruit, veggie trays and dessert. Following dinner we will play a few tag games, play with the parachutes, have an indoor snowball fight and test your skills on the "Ninja Warrior" fitness stations.
Find out more »October 2018
Boo Bash
Calling all ghosts and goblins galore! Come to the ARC Center to see what is in store. Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to enjoy entertainment, costume contests, carnival games, obstacle course and more.
Find out more »November 2018
Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr
Join Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria, and the hilarious penguins. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar a Musial Adventure JR follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in NY Central Park Zoo.
Find out more »March 2019
Daddy Daughter Date Night
The West Chicago Park District cordially invites dads and their daughters to a “MASQUARADE BALL”. Dads put on your formal wear and invite your little sweetheart to “An Enchanted Evening” at the West Chicago Park District ARC Center with dinner and dancing. The evening begins with each couple making their own masquerade masks, followed by complimentary pictures. Then enjoy a small plate dinner of meatballs, mini sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, pizza, fruit & veggie trays and much more. Following dinner…
Find out more »April 2019
Kidz Night Out
Parents, treat yourselves to a night out! Bring your kids for an evening filled of fun in the Treehouse & gym. Kids will enjoy a G-rated movie and cheese pizza for dinner! Children are encouraged to bring pillow & blanket for movie time as well as a water bottle. All children must be fully toilet trained and out of pull-ups. Parent sign in & out is required. All Treehouse rules apply. Participants must be registered at least 1 week prior.
Find out more »Breakfast with the Bunny
Join us at the ARC Center for breakfast with the Easter Bunny before the *American Legion’s Annual Egg Hunt held at 10 a.m. sharp in Reed-Keppler Park. Don’t forget your camera, as each child will have a chance to visit with Easter Bunny and then color an Easter picture frame from 8-8:30 a.m., breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:00 a.m. and an Easter story and activities will begin at 9:15 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. the Easter Bunny will be hopping…
Find out more »Easter Egg Hunt
The American Legion Post 300 in West Chicago will be hosting their annual Easter Egg Hunt following the West Chicago Park Districts Breakfast with the Bunny. The Easter Egg Hunt is held at the beautiful Reed-Keppler Park just east of the the ARC Center and Turtle Splash Water Park. Please bring a bag to gather all of your eggs.
Find out more »Mother Son Country Hoe Down
Moms grab your favorite little cowboy and mosey down to the West Chicago Park District ARC Center for an old fashion "Country Hoe Down". This evening begins with complimentary pictures followed by dinner of chicken tenders, pulled pork and macaroni and cheese with decadent brownies for dessert. After dinner, Jeff Kruse from Dancing with Janet will teach everyone a few line dances. Moms, make sure to purchase your date a boutonniere with a badge for your cowboy sheriff for $4…
Find out more »October 2019
Kids Night Out
Parents treat yourselves to an ight out! Bring your kids for an evening filled of fun in the Treehouse & Gym. Kids will enjoy a G-rated movie and cheese pizza for dinner. Children are encouraged to bring pillow & blanket for movie time. All children must be fully toilet trained and out of pull-ups. Parent sign in & out is required. All Treehouse rules apply. Participants must be registered at least 1 week prior.
Find out more »December 2019
Celebration Slime New Years’ Experience
Celebrate New Year's Eve early by making outrageously fun seasonal slime! Kids will have the slime of their life decking out their slime with magical mix ins like: Santa's fluffy beard, confetti, sparkles, snow, scents, and more. Slime themed games too. That's not all! Class will culminate with a midnight style "balloon drop" resulting in a souvenir storm for all the slime experts. This will be a holiday season to remember. All kids take home the slime they create and…
Find out more »February 2020
Young Chefs Cooking Classes
Mini Breakfast Learn how to make breakfast! Each chef will bring home recipe cards and samples of everything they make! Participants must be registered at least 1 week in advance. (JS) 3-7 yrs 5:00-6:00pm $30/$36 per class or $85/$102 for all 3 M 2/3 Belgium Waffles 416004-01 M 2/10 Scrambled Eggs and Fruit Salad 416004 02 M 2/17 Frosted Orange Juice Muffins 416004-03 M 2/3-2/17 All 3 classes 416004-04 Food Safety Learn about food safety while prepping, preparing and putting…
Find out more »My Messy Valentine
Join us for a Valentine’s Day gift making party. Let your young artist show their favorite Valentine how much they love them by getting messy! We’ll throw and splatter paint on a canvas board to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Nothing says “I love you” better than a hand-made gift! This is a great class for siblings to attend together! Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Participants must be registered by February 1. (JS)
Find out more »Days Off Club
Open to students of all school districts in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Days Off Club offers fields trips, special events, or themed days and will be filled with sports, arts and crafts, group games, Treehouse play, and more. Discounted pricing for Before and After care participants Days Off Club offers care from 9:00am-4:00pm as well as extended care from 7:00-9:00am and 4:00-6:00pm. All registrations are based on program space, staffing, and enrollment. Days Off Club will meet at the ARC…
Find out more »March 2020
Youth CPR/AED Class
This hands-on class will teach CPR for all ages, choking, and how to use an AED. This course will give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to stay calm, be confident and help save a life in an event of an emergency. Class materials are included. This is not a certification class. Pre-registration is required no later than 11/30.
Find out more »Magical Pink Unicorn
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, lived a magical pink unicorn who loved going to art class! Fantasy and art come together in this enchanted class. Your child will work with air-dry clay and paint to create a sculpture of a unicorn. But that’s not all, they will also create their own magical princess hat and wand! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. Participants must be registered by March 5. (JS)
Find out more »September 2021
Daddy Daughter Date Night
Dads don’t forget to pre-order a light up flower crown for your little fairy’s hair, $5 when you register. Each attendee must register on or before September 19th.
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday Pet Pictures
Capture the joy of the season with a holiday pet photo! All pets are welcome, and each registered household will receive one photo ornament, and a digital photo file via email. Additional ornaments are $5 each. One handler per pet is required. To keep our pet friends safe; please follow signs to pet entrance upon arrival. Note: One time slot and photo per household - photography by Park District Staff.
Find out more »January 2022
Youth Dodgeball Tournament
Join us for the West Chicago Park District’s Dodgeball Tournament! Teams will consist of 5-8 players and are guaranteed at least 2 games. Players must register individually, but will form their own teams including a coach. Champions in each division will receive team prizes.
Find out more »October 2022
Boo Bash
Calling all ghosts and goblins galore! Come to the ARC to see what's in store. Halloween games and lots of fun treats, this Halloween celebration is sure to be neat! Come for the night or come for a flash, but come to have fun at the Park District Boo Bash! Get ready for our annual Boo Bash! This Halloween event is filled with spooktacular fun, such as a hay bale ride, a Trick or Treat trail, a pumpkin patch, jumpy…
Find out more »December 2022
Slices with Santa
REGISTER IN ADVANCE OR PAY AT THE DOOR Did you know that next to cookies and milk, Santa’s favorite food to eat is PIZZA! Santa’s joining us for a pizza party & we want you to be there! This drop in event includes pizza, crafts and a visit with the jolly guy himself, Santa. Both adults and children must be registered. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Place to Eat with Santa.
Find out more »February 2023
50’s Sock Hop – Family Dance
Are you ready to Rock Around the Clock? Break out that poodle skirt or leather jacket and get ready to cut a rug at this year’s Family Dance! Join us for a night full of dancing, entertainment and fun. Light refreshments will be served. Each family will receive a complimentary photo. A parent or guardian must accompany children. Fee is per person. Every adult and child need to be pre-registered for this event by February 11; space is limited. No…
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