Park District Brings Recreation to the Dogs The St. Charles Park District strives to provide recreational activities for all members of the family – even the four-legged kind. Recognizing that dogs are family members too, the park district accommodates furry friends in many ways with dedicated dog parks, dog-friendly trails and even special dog events. […]
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Scratch that creative itch with adult art classes this winter through the St. Charles Park District. Through a partnership with Tony & Friends Art Studio, you can choose between a variety of mediums from oil painting to drawing to help bring out that inner artist. If you’re inspired by the oil paintings of Van Gogh’s […]
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Weekly Event Keeps Kids Busy with Open Gym, Movies, DJ and More Friday Live is a win-win for families, providing more than three hours of fun and entertainment for children, and a night out for their parents. For $8 per child, Friday Live gives children the space and flexibility to engage in a multitude of […]
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Open house includes tours, classes, prizes and membership discount Looking to get fit in the New Year? Jump-start your resolution by attending the John B. Norris Recreation Center Open House from 9am-12pm Saturday, December 1. All ages are welcome to experience first-hand how Norris can help every member of the family meet their fitness and […]
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Beat the winter blahs this January and get those endorphins flowing by joining an adult sports league at the Pottawatomie Community Center in St. Charles. With new adult basketball and volleyball leagues for ages 18 and over, it’s easy and convenient to get off the couch and onto the court. Form a team with friends […]
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Event includes photo with Santa, Ugly Sweater Contest Include your favorite pup in the holiday festivities this year during their own Doggie Howliday Pawty from 1-3pm Saturday, December 1, at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles. This St. Charles Park District event is a fundraiser for the Underground Teen Center, replacing the annual ornament […]
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After filling your carts on Black Friday and shopping online for Cyber Monday, there is another day dedicated to celebrate giving instead of getting. That day is the globally-recognized Giving Tuesday, celebrated in the United States on Tuesday, November 27. While there are as many ways to give as there are organizations to help, one […]
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Every Monday night at the Baker Community Center in St. Charles there is an infectious energy that bounces from couple to couple, as they practice their dance moves to upbeat, modern music filling the grand space of the Collins Auditorium. For one hour each week these couples immerse themselves in various styles of dance during […]
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles is putting the wild into Wednesdays with interactive, imaginative programs for young children filled with critter visits, crafts and play-based activities. For five Wednesdays in November and December, children will learn about one of the many Hickory Knolls amphibians, reptiles and mammals; make crafts based on the theme […]
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While children may jump for joy when the calendar says “no school,” it presents a dilemma for working parents on where to find childcare during those days off. Fortunately, the St. Charles Park District provides options for working parents, including three days of field trips during the upcoming Thanksgiving Break. Interactive adventures are in store […]
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