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FAMILY SWEETHEART SOCIAL

Our family invites yours to our Third Annual Family Sweetheart Social Friday, February 13 at the Frontier Fieldhouse!  Join us for a fun evening of dining, dancing, and entertainment!  A giant balloon drop completes this magical evening.  Families will receive a souvenir to remember this fantastic annual event!  $10R / $15NR.

BEAR DOWN FAMILY NIGHT

Bear Down Family Night is here February 6!  Celebrate your love of the Bears and the NFL with trivia games, fan crafts, mini challenges, a Super Bowl commercial watch zone, and tailgate-style snacks.  From face painting to pom-poms for the kids, to trivia and games for teens and adults, this family-friendly fan fest has something for every age-grab your jerseys and join the fun! $10R / $15NR.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BEAR

Start your day with a warm hug from the Hundred Acre Wood! March 21 families are invited to a cozy breakfast with Winnie the Pooh and Piglet, featuring gentle games, storytime, and honey-themed crafts.  Kids will toss honey pots, make bee headbands, and sing along with their favorite friends.  Enjoy mini pancakes, fruit, and "Tigger's Tasty Tea" while you create sweet memories.  Each child receives a "Friend of the Hundred Acre Wood" certificate to take home.  $10R $15NR.

EGG-A-PALOOZA

Let’s get “hoppy” about Easter!  Join us at Frontier Fieldhouse from 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, March 28 for a fun morning indoors with the Easter Bunny!  Enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny, get your photo taken, enjoy collecting eggs in our indoor egg garden, try out a craft, and see what’s new at the Park District this summer!  FREE EVENT.

PIZZA PARTY WITH THE PATROL:  A TURTLE TEAM DINNER

Cowabunga!  Join the Turtle Team for a pizza-packed evening of ninja fun April 10.  Families will enjoy themed crafts, obstacle courses, and a visit from the heroes in a half shell.  Kids can test their ninja skills and create their own turtle masks while enjoying a pizza dinner. $10R / $15NR.

SOLARBRATION SAVE ENERGY / SAVE ELECTRICITY

Celebrate the power of the sun with games, crafts, and solar science fun for the whole family April 25!  This eco-friendly event shines a light on renewable energy through interactive activities, art projects, and educational exhibits.  Families can enjoy hands-on play, and discover ways to make everyday life a little greener. FREE EVENT.

PUMPKIN SMASH

Bring your carved and painted pumpkins out for 3rd Annual Pumpkin Smash!  What is more fun than taking a bat and hitting a jack-o-lantern?  The best part is that all pumpkins make their way to a composting site instead of a landfill.  Pumpkins must be carved and hollow.

NO SCHOOL-THANKSGIVING BREAK

In this two-day program at the Frontier Fieldhouse we will spend the morning playing games like giant kickball, Craters and Volcanoes, and more.  We will make our own pizzas for lunch.  We will also create things like 'screaming balloons', secret codes, slime, and other fun things!  Then we will make our own desserts!  Register early!  Ages 5-12 years. $50R/$55NR.

HOLIDAY HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

Call the Frontier Fieldhouse 708-423-3959 December 2-December 13 and register your house in our Holiday House Decorating Contest! Voting will take place on our website December 16-December 19. The winner will be announced on December 20.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS GIVEAWAY

Chicago Ridge residents can come to the Frontier Fieldhouse and pick up their free set of Christmas lights starting December 2! One set of lights per household, while supplies last.

LETTERS TO SANTA

December 2-December 16 residents are invited to bring a letter to the Frontier Fieldhouse to send to Santa! Santa will answer your letter and send it to you in the mail. Please include a return address (must be in Chicago Ridge).

PIZZA WITH THE GRINCH

You and your family are invited to come have Pizza with the Grinch December 6 6pm-7:30pm at the Freedom Activity Center. $10R/$15NR. Register at the Frontier Fieldhouse or online on our website.

CHRISTMAS AT BALL FORE

We transformed Ball Fore Miniature Golf Course into a winter wonderland with 30,000 lights and over 20 inflatables, and we want you to see it! December 14 and December 21 from 4pm-8pm see live reindeer, visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and stop by Mrs. Claus Snack Shop for some goodies! This is a FREE event.

HOLLY JOLLY TROLLEY

Join us on our Holly Jolly Trolley as we cruise around Chicago Ridge to check out the wonderfully decorated houses! Choose one of three boarding times, 5pm/6pm/7pm on December 14 or December 21. We board at Ball Fore during our Christmas events, so get there early to check out the live reindeer and miniature golf course! Family of 4 $30R/$45NR. Additional person $8R/$12NR.

SANTA EXPRESS

We're taking the Santa Express (Metra) to the North Pole (Union Station) to hang out with Santa December 20! Entertainment and goody bags are included on the trip! The train leaves Chicago Ridge Station 10:34am and will return at 2:17pm. Riders will have approximately two hours to visit Union Station and the Great Hall before heading back.  $10R/$15NR. Eight tickets maximum per address.