Journey to the North Pole

Bundle up for a wagon ride to the North Pole to visit Santa Claus! The Eaton Preserve path is decorated with holiday lights and sights for your festive journey. Each child receives a snack and jingle bell. Rides are in 20-minute increments and run 5 to 9 p.m., December 8 and 9.

Noon Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year with music, games, crafts, inflatables, snacks, entertainment and a giant balloon drop at the Annual Noon Year’s Eve! Event is for ages 3-12 and runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., December 31 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Cost is $15/$18 for residents/non-residents. Registration is required.

Toddler Open Gyms

Children ages 1 to 4 may enjoy use of the gym from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., December 21, 28 and January 4 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. The gym will be full of balls, mats, small basketball hoops, soccer goals and more. Parental supervision is required. Cost is $5/$10 for residents/non-residents. Parents are admitted free.

Give the Gift of Fitness

Give the gift of fitness this holiday season with a special sale December 8-10. The following 12-month memberships, which must be paid-in-full at time of purchase, will be on sale:

• Track Memberships - $50
• Open Gym Memberships - $80
• Fitness Memberships - $200

Memberships must be purchased at the Prairie Activity & Recreation, 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield. 

Resident Registration is OPEN

The winter-spring edition of The Oak Leaf is here and resident registration is OPEN! Non-resident registration begins December 11.

Shotokon Karate

A variety of karate programs for ages 4 to adult start soon! Classes are held Tuesday nights at Lakewood Falls Elementary School, beginning January 9 and running until March 19. Classes are taught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club.

Holiday Pony Rides

Celebrate the holidays with a festive pony ride at Normantown Equestrian Center (NTEC)! Rides run 2:30 to 4 p.m., December 10 and last approximately 10 minutes. Helmets are provided. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

NTEC is a 6-acre facility just south of 119th Street on Normantown Road that offers a variety of equestrian lessons and activities, summer camps, horse shows and special events. The center features a large 78×180-foot indoor riding arena with a heated observation area, a small indoor riding arena, two large outdoor riding arenas, and five paddocks. Visit the NTEC website or call 815-254-1950 for more information.

NEW! Indoor Flag Football League

Enjoy all the positive aspects of football without the physical risks in this NEW indoor flag football league for ages 7-9 and 9-11. Participants develop skill position fundamentals along with sportsmanship, strategy, teamwork, self-control and self-discipline while competing and having fun! League plays 6v6 with a maximum of 12 players per team. Registration deadline is December 15 or until full. League takes place on turf at the Go Pro Dome, located nearby in Minooka.

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