Upcoming Events

Ages 15 and up

Hop into spring with your very own needle-felted rabbit! This beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through an introduction to needle felting before bouncing into your project. Walk away with your completed bunny, with personalized colors, ears and spring flower decor!

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 22

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, March 31 – April 21

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 27

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 31 – May 5

This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the intermediate level. 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 15

Ages 16 and up

Take in the sunshine and colors of spring through a 10.75″ square of glass that you design with a beautiful spring birch tree scene. Kathy Woodruff from Busy Beaver will lead participants through our biggest glass fusing project of the season! (Photo example is of the fall scene.)

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 24

Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6

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 15

Ages 8 and up

We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 29

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7

This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams 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 15

Ages 14 and up

We will learn about the species that visit our yards, as well as their favorite food sources, talk about the ways to feed these feathered friends, and how to practice bird conservation in our whole yard, from brush piles and water sources to keeping birds safe from window collisions. We will end the program by building your own birdseed blend. Allergen warning: Peanuts will be present at this program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

All ages
First clue released on April 3

Oakley and Owlexander are loose in the parks again! The two took off in hopes of finding all their friends at their favorite parks. Solve the riddles to find them hidden in the parks and share your pictures with us on Facebook for a chance to win the grand champion hide-and-seek prize!

Registration deadline: Friday, April 24

Ages 11 – 16

Get creative this spring with watercolor! Use watercolor brush pens to bring a pre-outlined floral scene to life while you enjoy breakfast treats with friends! All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 5 – June 14
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 24)

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 22

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, April 6 – May 11

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. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 1

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, April 6 – June 15
No scheduled matches Memorial Day (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 22

Ages 6 – 9

This drop-off program is designed to give your child the opportunity to get creative! They will design a variety of projects based on a monthly theme. Outdoor activities will be included when weather permits. Sign up for one or multiple sessions.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 31