October 2022
50+ Trip – Starved Rock Fall Colors Trolley and Lunch
Starved Rock State Park is known for its beautiful fall foliage in October. Experience this spectacular display on our Fall Colors Trolley Tours. These tours include a 45 minute, guided hike to two of our majestic canyons, a trolley ride and lunch in the restaurant.
Find out more »Family Storytime at Cottonwood Park
0-5 YEARS WITH CAREGIVER Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Children must be registered to attend indoors. Masks optional but recommended. People of all abilities are welcome at our events. To request accommodations, call the Library at (847) 923-3347. Find out more about our accessibility services. Registration Opens Thu Sep 15 at 9 a.m.
Find out more »Fall Senior Scramble (sold out)
Come join us for our first annual 4 Person Senior Scramble event. October 5 with 9am shotgun This event is for individuals who are 50 years old or older. Fees: $200 /team. Includes green fees and cart, lunch ticket, and a small basket of range balls for each player. Tees Assignment: Male Players: 50–55 years old play gold tees, 56 – 64 years old play the silver tees, 65+ play green tees. Ladies will play the green tees. Prizes will be awarded to flight…
Find out more »ESport Tournament Fortnite
Join us at our new E-Sports Center for popular tournaments such as Smash, Fortnite, Apex and more! XBox X, PS5, Switch and high end PC’s are all available for use. All tournaments are double elimination. Got knocked out early? The center will remain open for free play for the duration of the tournament. If you are not comfortable with keyboard and mouse, please bring your own controller with USB hookup cable. No modded controllers allowed. Prizes will be awarded to…
Find out more »Chicago Wolves Exhibition Game at Triphahn Center
Watch the Chicago Wolves play the Milwaukee Admirals in their pre-season exhibition game at Triphahn Center, the home of the Wolves training facility! Game time is 7pm. Tickets are $10 each. Hard copy of tickets will be available for pick-up at Triphahn Center the night of the game. Sales are limited to 400 tickets. Tickets go on sale 8/8 through 10/6 (or until sold out). Get your ticket here!
Find out more »Disc Golf Tournament
HEParks golf tournament at Black Bear Disc Golf Course. Grab a partner and join the fun. We will play 18 holes best-disc with a shotgun start. Tournament has two divisions: adults 18+ and mixed-age for one adult and one child under 18. This is a fun, family-friendly tournament to enjoy this fall. Fee listed is the team fee. Register only one player per team.
Find out more »Pumpkin Swim
Held in the indoor activity pool, participants swim in our “pumpkin patch” to find a pumpkin of their own to then decorate and take home! Don’t miss this unique event! Two sessions: 11:30am or 12:30pm
Find out more »Pro Am Scramble
Four person scramble Optional skins game will be available day of the event $500 Entry per Team Fee includes 18 holes of cart rental, range balls, and lunch Register in person by calling (847)781-3681
Find out more »Public Skate- Oct 9
Public Skate! Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3.
Find out more »Kids Day Off
Participants in Kids Day Off will enjoy supervised activities, crafts and games at The Club. This drop-off event will keep your kids busy while you enjoy some time to yourself or with friends! **Participants should bring a lunch** pricing: Residents: $25 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non- Residents: $30 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. (4-12 years - The Club) M 9:00A-1:00P 10/10-10/10 $ / $ 240730-A Tu 9:00A-1:00P 11/8-11/8 $ / $ 240730-B Th 9:00A-1:00P 12/29-12/29 $ /…
Find out more »Public Skate – Columbus Day
Public Skate! Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3.
Find out more »Family Storytime at Cottonwood Park
Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Children must be registered to attend indoors. Masks optional but recommended. People of all abilities are welcome at our events. To request accommodations, call the Library at (847) 923-3347. Find out more about our accessibility services. Registration Opens Sat Oct 1 at 9 a.m.
Find out more »Seed Collection Event
Saturday October 15—Seed Collection Event • Charlemagne Park • 8am – 10am Collection of seed pods from plants Volunteer opportunity
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Take some time for yourself while your kids get to have a fun evening with their friends and play all of today's best video games! The ESports Zone offers 12 brand new gaming computers, Xbox X, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch and retro arcade games such as PacMan, NBA Jam and Golden Tee. Our gaming systems carry all of today's hottest games such as Fortnite, Roblox, Super Smash Brothers, Rocket League and many more!!!! Children must be 7-11 years old in…
Find out more »Halloween Bash
Come dressed in your Halloween costume and be prepared for a morning of fun! Pumpkin decorating, Halloween games, crafts and snacks. Everyone is sure to find something they enjoy. All children attending must pre-register by 10/14. There will be no registration taken at the door. 1-7 years
Find out more »Bags Tournament
Join us for a Bags Tournament at Bridges Beer Garden! 2 person teams, double elimination tournament $25 advance registration, $30 at the door • prizes • food and drink specials
Find out more »Family Storytime at Cottonwood Park
0-5 YEARS WITH CAREGIVER Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun with our Family Storytime! This program will take place outside, but will be moved indoors in the event of inclement weather. Children must be registered to attend indoors. Masks optional but recommended. People of all abilities are welcome at our events. To request accommodations, call the Library at (847) 923-3347. Find out more about our accessibility services. Registration Opens Sat Oct 1 at 9 a.m.
Find out more »50+ Halloween Lunch/Party Costume Contest
Presentation by the Schaumburg Township District Library about Bewitched, the sitcom starring Elizabeth Montgomery about her being a witch but nobody knows. It will cover little know facts about the actors and the show. Wear your Halloween costume and we will have a prize for the Best Costume. Lunch will be provided. Let Jodi know of any dietary restrictions.
Find out more »Trick or Treat Path
At the Haunted Hoffman Family Fest. This portion of the event requires paid registration. Trick or Treat with HEParks and all of your favorite characters including Chase, Ana and Elsa, Big Bird and many more! Characters will be set up at 20 different locations throughout a walking path. Registration is $7 per child and will be located at Fabbrini Park. There will be 3 time slots to choose from, 10:00A-10:45P, 10:45-11:30P 12:30-1:15P, and you can arrive anytime during your time…
Find out more »Haunted Hoffman Family Fest
Trick or Treat Path (with registration) Food Trucks Costume Contests Halloween themed games Pumpkin carving contest- pre registration required (do from home and bring to be judged) Hay ride Music By Miss Jamie’s Farm Magic by Gary Kantor
Find out more »Trick or Treat Climb (2 sessions-1pm or 2:30pm)
Join us at the climbing wall for a fun Halloween trick or treat event! Kids will collect their treats and prizes as they ascend up the wall. There will be other activities to keep participants busy while they wait. Rock climbing friendly costumes are encouraged. Two sessions: 240527-A 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm $12.00/$15.00 240527-B 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm $12.00/$15.00
Find out more »Parent’s Night Out
Enjoy a night off and take some time for yourself while your kids have a blast at The Club at Prairie Stone. Kids will participate in age appropriate activities including games, crafts, gym time, climbing wall (4+), a pizza dinner, and a movie. Members of The Club receive resident rates. Pricing: Residents: $30 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non-Residents: $35 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. 3-12 years
Find out more »Pumpkin Skate
Public Skate! Wear your costume for a fun Halloween event! Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3
Find out more »November 2022
Turkey Shoot
11am shotgun start $150 entry fee per 2 person team includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, lunch and beverage ticket. Every paid participant receives a 10-14lb turkey! This 2 person 18 hole event will consist of 3 different formats: Scramble Holes 1-6, Alternate Shot Holes 7-12, Best Ball Holes 13-18 Teams will be flighted upon the completion of play into separate divisions and flight winners will receive Bridges of Poplar creek gift cards
Find out more »Puzzle Mania
Gather your teams of either 1-2 people or 3-4 and race to complete a puzzle in the fastest time. 300 piece puzzles will be used for the teams of 1-2 and 500 piece puzzles will be used for teams of 3-4! Bring snacks to share and enjoy a day with friends and family. All ages are welcome. Great prizes to be awarded! Registration fee is per team - only one person per team must register. Registration opens Aug 3
Find out more »Kid’s Day Off
Participants in Kids Day Off will enjoy supervised activities, crafts and games at The Club. This drop-off event will keep your kids busy while you enjoy some time to yourself or with friends! **Participants should bring a lunch** pricing: Residents: $25 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non- Residents: $30 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. (4-12 years - The Club) Th 9:00A-1:00P 12/29-12/29 $ / $ 240730-C
Find out more »50+ Trip – Elf at Drury Lane
Enjoy bottomless soup and salad at Pinstripes and then we will head to Drury Lane for a performance of "ELF" After discovering he is really a human raised as an elf, Buddy makes the journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father, sharing the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Elf the Musical brings heart, hilarity, and holiday joy—after all, “the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to…
Find out more »ESport Tournament – Fortnite
Join us at our new E-Sports Center for popular tournaments such as Smash, Fortnite, Apex and more! XBox X, PS5, Switch and high end PC’s are all available for use. All tournaments are double elimination. Got knocked out early? The center will remain open for free play for the duration of the tournament. If you are not comfortable with keyboard and mouse, please bring your own controller with USB hookup cable. No modded controllers allowed. Prizes will be awarded to…
Find out more »Holiday Craft Fair
Our second annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 12. Start your holiday shopping with local crafters here at HEParks! Admission is FREE for all shoppers.We are looking for vendors to showcase their handcrafted and homemade items and at-home businesses. $20 vendor fee. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs. Vendors may arrive by 8:30am for set up. Vendor registration is required to participate. Craft Show Application Form
Find out more »Kids Night Out
Take some time for yourself while your kids get to have a fun evening with their friends and play all of today's best video games! The ESports Zone offers 12 brand new gaming computers, Xbox X, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch and retro arcade games such as PacMan, NBA Jam and Golden Tee. Our gaming systems carry all of today's hottest games such as Fortnite, Roblox, Super Smash Brothers, Rocket League and many more!!!! Children must be 7-11 years old in…
Find out more »Parent’s Night Out
Enjoy a night off and take some time for yourself while your kids have a blast at The Club at Prairie Stone. Kids will participate in age appropriate activities including games, crafts, gym time, climbing wall (4+), a pizza dinner, and a movie. Members of The Club receive resident rates. Pricing: Residents: $30 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non-Residents: $35 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. Parent's Night Out (3-12 years - The Club)
Find out more »Public Skate November 20
Public Skate!Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3.
Find out more »Letters to Santa
He's making a list and checking it twice! Would you like to send a letter to Santa and receive a response back? Stop by either the Triphahn Center or Willow Recreation Center and drop your letter to Santa into one of our special north pole mailboxes. Sign up to drop your letter off at either site. The mailboxes will be located at the front desk at both sites. Your child will receive a letter back in the mail so please…
Find out more »50+ Trip – A Christmas Story at Marriott Lincolnshire
From the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the beloved 1983 movie to musical life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder Air Rifle. A leg lamp, pink bunny pajamas, and a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas…
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Dinner Party
Musical Entertainment by Andrew Blendermann. Starting with a classical background from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, Andrew has been performing professionally in and around Chicagoland for more than 20 years. His wide-ranging career includes piano bars (Davenport’s, Howl at the Moon, The Signature Room), musical theatre (Marriott Lincolnshire, Drury Lane), a cappella (Navy Pier Players, Harmony Sweepstakes) Raffles Sit down dinner with include a choice of: Mediterranean Chicken; finished with a white wine, lemon, butter, caper and artichoke sauce. Sliced Sirloin…
Find out more »Public Skate
Public Skate! Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3.
Find out more »50+ Trip – Lincoln Park Zoo Lights
A treasured Chicago holiday tradition, ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ illuminates the zoo with dazzling lights and dynamic displays. Enjoy a twinkling winter wonderland complete with festive activities, such as visits with Santa, a holiday pop-up bar, an Enchanted Forest, Light Maze Presented by Invesco QQQ, sweet treats of all kinds, and much more!
Find out more »ESports Tournament – Fortnite
Join us at our new E-Sports Center for popular tournaments such as Smash, Fortnite, Apex and more! XBox X, PS5, Switch and high end PC’s are all available for use. All tournaments are double elimination. Got knocked out early? The center will remain open for free play for the duration of the tournament. If you are not comfortable with keyboard and mouse, please bring your own controller with USB hookup cable. No modded controllers allowed. Prizes will be awarded to…
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Kid’s Night Out
Take some time for yourself while your kids get to have a fun evening with their friends and play all of today's best video games! The ESports Zone offers 12 brand new gaming computers, Xbox X, Playstation 5, Nintendo Switch and retro arcade games such as PacMan, NBA Jam and Golden Tee. Our gaming systems carry all of today's hottest games such as Fortnite, Roblox, Super Smash Brothers, Rocket League and many more!!!! Children must be 7-11 years old in…
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50+ Trip – Naperville Trolley Light Tour and Dinner
Hop on the trolley for a holiday lights trolley tour. We'll board a private enclosed trolley where we will go past many homes to see the lights. We may even get off the trolley to view some homes up close! There is minimal walking. Trip fee includes: park district transportation, dinner and trolley ticket. Afterwards, we will have dinner at Aurelio's.
Find out more »Parent’s Night Out
Enjoy a night off and take some time for yourself while your kids have a blast at The Club at Prairie Stone. Kids will participate in age appropriate activities including games, crafts, gym time, climbing wall (4+), a pizza dinner, and a movie. Members of The Club receive resident rates. Pricing: Residents: $30 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non-Residents: $35 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. Parent's Night Out (3-12 years - The Club)
Find out more »Skate with Santa!
Public Skate! Enjoy time on the ice with your friends & family! Register online to skip the payment line upon admission. Rental skates available for $3.
Find out more »Santa Drive By
Santa will make a quick appearance to wave to your children and leave a couple small fun gifts for your children. Santa can stop for about 5 minutes for pictures but must move on quickly to the next house! Please review the breakdown of neighborhood visits. North Side (East of Huntington Blvd) North Side neighborhoods include homes north of I-90 within HEParks boundaries and east of Huntington Blvd. F 8:30-9:30A $15 245911-A North Side (West of Huntington Blvd) North Side…
Find out more »Kids Day Off
Participants in Kids Day Off will enjoy supervised activities, crafts and games at The Club. This drop-off event will keep your kids busy while you enjoy some time to yourself or with friends! **Participants should bring a lunch** pricing: Residents: $25 for 1st child, $20 for siblings. Non- Residents: $30 for 1st child, $25 for siblings. (4-12 years - The Club)
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