Events

Middle Schoolers, grab your swimsuit, towel, and friends and head over to the Centennial Fitness Center for a private pool party! Pre-registration is required and no at-the-door registration will be accepted. 

Have you ever wondered how to care for reindeer or what is like to work in the North Pole toy workshop? Find out in our Elf Training Class! 

Park Ridge Park District Board Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The public is invited to attend the meetings. The meeting will be held at the Wohlers Hall Administrative Building located at Prospect Park, 733 N. Prospect Ave.

We are bringing Santa and The North Pole to Maine Park! We are transforming the hallways into our North Pole Trail. Along the trail children make reindeer food, play games, make crafts, and enjoy other fun surprises. The best part is at the end you get to visit with Santa and take a photo. 

Grinch your family, friends, and neighbors with a surprise at home candy cane hunt. The Grinch’s assistants will hide 2 dozen candy canes, as well as a sprinkling of smaller candy canes, in the front yard and leave a fun sign on the door. Grinching will happen between December 12 and 15 between the hours of 1:00pm-3:00pm for a fun afternoon or after school /work surprise. 

Don't miss Oakton Ice Arena's 2023 Winter Recital, a holiday-themed showcase featuring our amazing figure skaters!

Santa is spending an afternoon at the Fitness Center Pool relaxing before his big day. Join us to swim, sing holiday songs, and play reindeer games. Don’t miss your last chance to tell Santa what good girls and boys you have been all year! 

Put on your coziest pajamas, bring a blanket, and enjoy a holiday movie at the O’Connor Building. Enjoy a screening Illumination’s The Grinch with delicious hot cocoa and snacks. 

Park Ridge Park District Board Meetings are held on the first and third Thursday of each month. The public is invited to attend the meetings. The meeting will be held at the Wohlers Hall Administrative Building located at Prospect Park, 733 N. Prospect Ave.

Join us at Oakton Ice Arena to skate with Santa and his elves. Complimentary candy canes for all kids who attend. 

Say good bye to 2023 and hello to 2024! We supply everything your family needs to celebrate and ring in the new year safely from home. The box includes five party hats, noise makers, horns, party poppers, and beads. 

Join us as we celebrate New Year’s Eve Traditions from around the world. Did you know in Denmark it is custom to break plates to celebrate or in Ireland the tradition is to throw bread at the walls? In some counties they do not even recognize Dec 31st as New Year’s Eve!