Upcoming Events

Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Your leader will point out seasonal changes and other natural points of interest in the parks. Hike is on a natural path. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking.Ages 0 – 5 years with adult companion

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 30

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 16

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 2 – May 7

Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are 6 weeks long. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 16

Ages 14 and up
Thursdays, April 3 & May 1

Enhance your stitching skills as we continue our journey through 2025. This class will take us through the spring months as we create an embroidered journal representing important or special memories with simple stitches and colorful designs. Some experience with stitching is recommended. Each session will include light refreshments and a nature talk on a seasonal topic.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 27

Recommended for families with children 6 and up

Use natural materials to create a beautiful wind chime. First, we will take a short walk to collect the stick to hang the chimes. Each family will get approximately one pound of clay to make impressions with natural textures and then glaze to make beautiful and unique chimes. The wind chimes would make great Mother’s Day gifts! Please register one person per family.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 27

Ages 6 and up

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will have an indoor planetarium to view the night sky inside the Nature Nook. There will also be opportunities for various outdoor stargazing activities, such as enjoying a campfire with hot chocolate, and a short night hike with a naturalist to see the stars (weather-dependent). Please register each member of the family who will be attending.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 28

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 3

Ages 16 and up (under 18 requires adult companion)

Airrosti’s Dr. Steven Miller and Adelle will teach you how to manage, reduce and eliminate musculoskeletal pain through preventative self-myofascial release techniques using a foam roller and lacrosse ball. This class will focus on both upper and lower body exercises.

Registration deadline: Friday, April 4

Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 6 – June 15
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 25)

Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 23

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, April 7 – May 12

Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 31