Annual Fireworks Show

The Plainfield Park District is partnering with the Village of Plainfield to host Plainfield’s Annual Fireworks Show set to begin at approximately 9 p.m., July 3 at Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive.

Additionally, the Inaugural Plainfield Food Truck Festival is running 4 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Road.

Patriotic Pony Rides

Celebrate the red, white and blue with our horses at the annual Patriotic Pony Rides 2:30 to 4 p.m., July 2. Rides last for 10 minutes and helmets are provided. Registration is required, and closed toe shoes are mandatory.

Float and Fundraise

Enjoy nature at an easy pace and experience the sights and sounds of the DuPage River while floating with friends for a good cause.

The Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation have partnered with Plainfield River Tubing for a day of giving July 3. All proceeds from the day's activities will be donated to the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation.

Reserve your July 3 trip at https://www.plainfieldrivertubing.com/. Times are offered every half hour, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Summer Dance

Registration is open for a variety of summer dance classes. Options include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, poms, tumbling and more!

Movies in the Park

Movies in the Park are back! Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family for a night out under the stars. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) at Settlers’ Park. No registration is necessary for these FREE events.

Dates and Titles:

July 14 – The Bad Guys

Rated PG, 100 minutes

Unplug Illinois Day

Join the Plainfield Park District 10 a.m. to noon, July 15 at Bott Park for activities that will connect you with nature and unplug from electronic technology. Activities include:

• Scavenger Hunt
• Music
• Beanbag toss
• Large Jenga
• Kite Fly
• Crafts
• Giveaways

No registration is necessary.

This is a FREE EVENT for the public to celebrate Unplug Illinois Day, a program of the Illinois Park & Recreation Association to promoting unplugging for an analog day of play in community parks.

Traveling Story Walks

Join the Plainfield Public Library, Plainfield Police Department and Plainfield Park District for three Story Walks in three different parks this summer! For each event, there is a craft that goes with the featured story and a frozen sweet treat courtesy of the Plainfield Police Department! No need to register. All dates are FREE!

JULY 12

Bott Park (6-8PM)

Ocean! Waves for All

by Stacy McAnultty

AUGUST 9

Tamarack Settlement (6-8PM)

I am Picky: Confessions of a Fussy

by Kristen Tracy!

Cruise to Village Green

Once a month during downtown Plainfield's Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun!

There is no need to register for these FREE events. Sponsored by Numark Credit Union.

July 18

Snacktime

5-7PM

All ages

August 15

Games

5-7PM

All ages

SilverSneakers at Prairie Fit

The Plainfield Park District is proud to announce it now offers SilverSneakers through the Prairie Fit Fitness Center located within the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center at 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield.

SilverSneakers is a health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare plans. A SilverSneakers membership is the same as a Prairie Fit membership. It includes use of the track, open gym and fitness center. Classes are not included.

Those wishing to participate must first check eligibility at SilverSneakers.com/check. Once confirmed, visit Prairie Fit to begin your fitness journey.

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