Festival of Lights
Beginning November 27, 2020, the Festival of Lights returns for the eighth straight year in bigger and brighter fashion. Pedestrians and motorists alike are treated to a sparkling display of holiday lights and sights in Old Town Park and Old Town Bloomingdale through New Year’s Eve.

Activities & Entertainment
  • Holiday Show at the Museum
  • Horse-drawn Carriage Rides (reservations required)
  • Holiday Crafts
  • Elf on a Shelf
  • Meet & Greets
  • Holiday-themed programs (registration required)
Holly Jolly Home Visits
Santa is making house calls early! Sign up to receive a personalized visit from Santa via the Holly Jolly Bus!

Santa spends five minutes at each house, while observing social distancing protocols. Santa welcomes his elves (parents) to drop off a present at the Johnston Recreation Center by December 1, clearly marked for their child, and Santa will deliver the present personally.

Registration deadline is November 20. Program is for Bloomingdale Park District residents only! Cost is $30 per household. Holly Jolly Santa Visits (Code #104617) are located under Special Events on the registration site.
BPD Awarded $9,500 Grant
The Bloomingdale Park District recently received news that it has been awarded a grant of $9,500 from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation to cover 50% of the cost of converting turf grass to pollinator meadow habitat at Westlake Park.

"One goal of the Foundation’s efforts is to convert mowed turf areas to areas that are more diverse biologically and therefore more attractive to native pollinator species," said BPD Executive Director Joe Potts. "Westlake Park is one of our most visited parks. Visitors of all ages to Westlake Park will enjoy a more diverse variety of birds, bees, and butterflies thanks to the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation."
News
Cooking Classes in November-December

An abundance of adult cooking classes are available this November and December. Cooking for Beginners, Italian Cooking Classes, 50+ Gourmet Supper Club, and Greek Cuisine Nights are just a few of the offerings. The classes are located under Adult Variety on the registration site.
Westfield Walking Track

Did you know the Westfield Walking Track is FREE for Park District residents? If the cold weather has you moving your workouts indoors, the Westfield Walking Track is currently open 5:30 to 8 a.m., and 4 to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. The track is also open 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays and Sundays.
BPD on the Go!

Have you run out of fun and creative ways to keep your kids happy and engaged at home? Let the BPD do the thinking and prep for you! Each week participants receive a bag filled with most of the supplies needed for the activities included. On the Go programs can be done with parents, grandparents, family members or babysitters. BPD on the Go programs are located under Youth Variety on the registration site.
No enrollment fee for B-Fit Center Annual Memberships

November is the last month for new users who sign up for annual memberships to have their enrollment fee waived! The B-Fit Center is a state-of-the-art facility offering cardio, machines, free weights and more at affordable prices right in your neighborhood. For more information on resident rates and information, visit the B-Fit page or visit us in person at the Johnston Recreation Center, 172 S. Circle Ave., in Bloomingdale.
School's Out! - November Dates

School’s Out!, the Park District’s days-off-of-school program, provides endless opportunities for kindergarten through fifth-graders on days off of school. Each day offers a variety of structured yet relaxed activities for your child to enjoy including games, arts and crafts, playtime, cooking, trips, special events and a whole lot more. Social distancing and face masks are required. School’s Out! programs are located under Youth Variety on the registration site. Upcoming dates include November 23-25.
JRC OPEN for voting; CLOSED for business November 3

The Bloomingdale Park District is observing the 2020 General Election state holiday November 3. 

The registration desk, and administrative and recreation departments, are CLOSED. All programming at the Johnston Recreation Center has been rescheduled. The building remains OPEN as a polling facility. 

The closure ensures the safety of patrons, staff and voters, and enables all staff to devote as much time as necessary to perform their civic right to vote.
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