Upcoming Events
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Enter by October 22nd
Where: Your House
Cost: Free
Do you enjoy decorating your house for Halloween? If so, unpack your pumpkins, skeletons, witches, ghosts and goblins and start turning your home into a haunted mansion. Pleasant Dale’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest will be held the week of October 25th-29th. A team of ghost busters from the park district will make nightly rounds to select the winner. Homes will be judged on curb appeal, originality, creativity and spookiness. All decorations must be installed by the homeowner and family members. A prize will be awarded to the winner. To enter your home in the contest, contact the front desk at 630-662-6220 with your name address and contact information by Friday October 22nd. By entering you agree to having a picture of your home displayed on Facebook.
Family Pumpkin Carving
Tuesday
October 26, 2021
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Walker Recreation Center
Cost: $20R/$26NR per family
Bring the family to the park district for a Halloween tradition. Each registration includes a pumpkin, a carving kit and refreshments. Families will take home their creation and leave the mess behind!!!! All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Zombie Pizza Party and Flashlight Candy Hunt
Thursday
October 28, 2021
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Where: Walker Recreation Center
Cost: $15R, $20NR
Join us for pizza, witches brew, a few minute to win it games for prizes and a flashlight zombie candy hunt to end the hour! Costumes are optional but there may be a special treat if you wear one???? Please bring your own flashlight and container for collecting candy. This is both an indoor and outdoor event so dress for the weather.
Turkey Shoot-Food Drive
Saturday
November 11, 2021
12:00 PM
Where: Walker Recreation Center
Cost: Canned Food Item
Get your free throw routine set! This free throw shooting contest will get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit! Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each age division. Baskets and equipment will be tailored to each age level. Admission to the contest will require a minimum of one canned food. Ages 1st-High School.
Tree Decorating At Walker Park
December 1 - 3, 2021
Where: Walker Park
Cost: $60 per tree
Become part of a community tradition. Purchase a tree to decorate with your family, organization, or business. All trees will remain on display at the park district throughout the holidays. Registration includes a 5-6 foot tree with stand, electrical for lights and a sign with your name. $10 from each tree purchased will be donated to Toys for Tots. Register and pay by 11/24.