Upcoming Events

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. 

Hear ye, hear ye! You and your favorite adult are invited to join us for an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun at this year's Royal Ball. Attire is dress to impress and do not forget your camera for photo ops with your favorite princesses. Registration fee is per person. Please register in advance; at-the-door registration is not accepted. Registration deadline: January 31.

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.

Come to the pool for some family fun! Celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends, family, and loved ones on the pool deck. Play games and enjoy prize giveaways! Activities take place from 12:15pm-1:15pm, with open swim available after (open swim admission included in registration fee). This event takes place at the Centennial Fitness Center Pool; please bring a swimsuit. Children who cannot swim without assistance must have a parent or guardian in the water. 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious lunch and sweets followed by a uniquely entertaining program, “The Rich and Romantic History of Valentines” with Ellie Carlson. See S.T.A.R. newsletter for lunch menu. Registration deadline: February 3.

Show your love for the animals! Create handmade Valentines for our cuddly friends and receive a Valentine from the animals to you! Spend time with our critters - feeding, petting, playing with them - and learn about animal bodies and animal care.

Show your love for the animals! Create handmade Valentines for our cuddly friends and receive a Valentine from the animals to you! Spend time with our critters - feeding, petting, playing with them - and learn about animal bodies and animal care.

Go-kart racing will never be the same after racing at K-1 Speed! This indoor track is designed for both beginners and experienced go-kart racers. Race wheel-to-wheel with your friends at speeds approaching 45 mph. Transportation and adult supervision are provided. You must be 4’10” or taller. Additional details will be provided closer to the start date.  Registration deadline: Feb 10. Departs from Maine Park Leisure Center

Location: K-1 Speed, 2381 Army Trail Rd, Addison, IL 60101
 

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.

February - Bath Bomb Explosions: design and dissolve bath bombs as you explore what makes them fizz and foam.

Choose from two time slots:

• 4:00pm-5:00pm
• 6:00pm-7:00pm

Prospective families interested in learning more about the Park Ridge Park District's Traditional and Nature Preschool Programs are invited to attend our Open House, from 10:00am-11:00am (parents only) or 5:30pm-7:00pm (families welcome).

Prospective families interested in learning more about the Park Ridge Park District's Traditional and Nature Preschool Programs are invited to attend our Open House, from 10:00am-11:00am (parents only) or 5:30pm-7:00pm(families welcome).

Join us for lunch as we celebrate the 97th Academy Awards honoring motion pictures released in 2024. Ron Falzone, an award-winning screenwriter, associate professor in Cinema and Television Arts, and an instructor in film comedy at Second City’s Film School at Chicago’s famed Second City, will share clips and review this year’s films and personalities. You will also get to vote on who you believe will win in each category, and the person(s) with the most correct wins a prize. Menu announced in the S.T.A.R. Newsletter. Registration deadline: February 17.

Spend your night bowling with friends as we head to Classic Bowl in Morton Grove. Join other teens for a fun time hitting pins and having a blast! The fee includes transportation, shoe rental, and two hours of open bowling. Please bring extra spending money. Registration deadline: Feb 21. Departs from MPLC

Location: Classic Bowl, 8530 Waukegan Rd, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for a night of neon and fun! We give each participant a pampering of glam with neon hair braids, neon make-up sparkle, and neon nail polish application. Each person decorates a unique craft with a neon color and accents like jewels and personalization, and also designs a cool beaded bracelet with charm. Our night ends with a retro lights dance party to popular songs! A neon glam bag goes home with each guest. Sign up with friends!

Mah jongg came a long way…from China to the United States. Enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine and learn from educator, Yvonne Wolf, who will enlighten you about how that journey came about, what the Mahjong characters (AKA kraks), bamboos (AKA bams), and dots represent, and the difference between Mah jongg and mahjong. Yvonne Wolf also explains the history, cultural symbols, Chinese expressions, and cultural evolution of the internationally popular game. Registration deadline: February 24.