Programs
5150104 / Halloween House Decorating Contest
Do you pride yourself with the scariest or cheeriest Halloween house décor? Let’s see how creative Park Ridge can be! Register for our outdoor Halloween House Decorating Contest. All homes will be judged on Monday, October 20 between 5:30pm-8:30pm by Park District staff. Staff will also take photos and video of your display to share on our Facebook page and be voted on by the public. The photo with the most likes by 9am the Friday of the contest will be presented the People’s Choice award. All winners will have a sign placed in their front yard as a winner of the contest.
This contest is open to Park Ridge Park District resident home addresses only.
We will select winners in the following categories:
Family Friendly
Most Spooky
Most Creative
Best Theme
Park District Staff Choice
People's Choice (via Facebook)
5150105 / Trunk or Treat
Step into a world of spooktacular fun at our Walking Trunk or Treat event! Join us as we take over the entire parking lot at Centennial Fitness and Activity Center for a ghoulishly good time as we stroll through a maze of themed trunks filled with treats and surprises from the Park District, local businesses and other organizations. Participants are encourage to dress up.
Fee is per family and registration deadline is Friday, Oct 23
5151207 / Gingerbread Workshop
Celebrate the holidays by creating a decoration made from sweet treats. Parents and children can customize preassembled gingerbread houses with candy, licorice ropes, gum drops and more. Make a mess that you don't have to clean up! Light snacks and drinks are included. Don't for get to bring box to transport your creation!
5151216 / Santa Trail
We are bringing the Santa and The North Pole to Maine Park! We are transforming the hallways into our North Pole Trail. Along the trail you will make Reindeer food, play games, make crafts and enjoy other fun surprises. The best part is at the end you will get to visit with Santa and take a photo. Sign up for a time slot and come anytime during your timeslot. Trail and visit will last about 15 to 20 mins. Fee is per child; Registration deadline is December 1st.
5151218 / You've Been Grinched!
Grinch your family, friends, and neighbors with a surprise at home candy cane hunt. The Grinches assistants will hide 2 dozen candy canes, a sprinkling of smaller candy canes in the front yard and leave a fun sign on the door. Grinching will happen between December 12th and 15th between the hours of 12-3pm for a fun afternoon or after school /work surprise.
Additional candy canes can be ordered for $3.00 a dozen.
Open to Park Ridge Park District residents and Park Ridge addresses only.