Upcoming Events

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! If your child cannot swim, a parent will need to be in the water with them. Activities take place from 12:15pm-1:15pm. Open swim is available after (open swim admission included in registration fee).

Experience the excitement of New Year's Eve around the world with your family, without leaving Park Ridge or staying up late! Explore cultural traditions, make crafts, and enjoy snacks and drinks inspired by global flavors. Games, music, and entertainment takes place throughout the event. The celebration ends with noise makers, hats, beads, and a traditional New Year’s Eve balloon drop.

Delight your taste buds with the flavors of Poland as you embody the spirit of Polish cuisine. Whether it’s traditional or popular Polish foods, enjoy a taste of Poland on your plate! Registration deadline: January 2.

4th and 5th graders, grab your swimsuit, towel, and friends and head over to the Centennial Fitness Center for a private pool party! Pre-registration is required; no at-the-door registration is accepted.

Beat the winter slump and join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for a night of glam with a unicorn rainbow fantasy theme. Get a pretty make-over complete with hairdo, make-up sparkle, and nail polish application. Decorate a unique craft with paints, stickers, embellishments, and personalization. Design a beautiful beaded bracelet with a fantasy charm assortment. Staff will play music and run a fashion show at end of class for parents. A fantasy glam bag goes home with each participant.

Join us for an afternoon of magic you will never forget! The event includes lunch and a magic show. Don't forget your camera for photo ops. Magician starts promptly at 11:45am. Please register in advance; in-person registration is not accepted. Fee is per person. Registration deadline: January 12.

We are going to Villa Olivia to enjoy a day of snow tubing fun, followed by hot cocoa to warm up. Grab your friends so you don't miss out on this event; it is going to be a blast! Registration deadline: January 14. Departs from Maine Park Leisure Center

Location: Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett, IL 60103

Turn your family into scientists and explore fun science concepts with us! Make cool discoveries through experiments, projects, and play. Different activities each month. Please register only one member of your family. 

January - CSI Science: Examine fingerprints, analyze chemicals, and follow the clues to have some forensics fun!

Choose from two time slots:

• 4:00pm-5:00pm
• 6:00pm-7:00pm

Welcome in the Year of the Snake and celebrate Lunar New Year Season. It is a holiday observed by about 20% of the world's population, yet many are unfamiliar with how it is celebrated. Educator Yvonne Wolf will tell us about the Chinese calendar in relation to the Chinese New Year, the rites, activities, symbols, and foods associated with it. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn what makes Lunar New Year a lot of fun to celebrate. Registration deadline: January 13.