No matter what your fitness goals are for the new year, Norris Recreation Center can help you stay focused and on track for success. Meeting the workout needs of the whole family, January programs at Norris can kick-start a routine or add variety to a current regimen of classes. If you’re already a Norris member, […]
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When the temperatures drop and you and your family need a place to burn off some energy, the St. Charles Park District has you covered. Pottawatomie Community Center and Sportsplex both offer open gym timeslots throughout the week for all ages to run around, play sports, socialize and have fun. Take your littlest wiggler to […]
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From lessons to competitive swim team, St. Charles Aquatics at Norris Recreation Center offers multiple programs for all ages. Swim programs include lessons for children, babies 6 months old up to 14 years old, in addition to options for adults, home school children and children with special needs. “Along with the fundamentals, we are teaching […]
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Adventures await inside and around Hickory Knolls Don’t let cold, winter days keep you home when there’s so much to explore inside and out at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. With a menu of creative and interactive programs for the entire family from painting classes to birding, Hickory Knolls provides an outlet for all ages to […]
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Primrose Farm is your cure for cabin fever this winter. From an outdoor tracking game that dates back to the early 1800s to a who-done-it mystery, three new events will add intrigue and excitement to your winter – experiencing the farm like never before. “We hope that players will step out of their comfort zones […]
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Imagine the look on your child’s face when they receive a letter with their name on it, postmarked from the North Pole. Can you picture the joy in their eyes and the magic of the season come alive? Make it a reality with a few easy steps by registering for a personalized letter from Santa […]
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Annual holiday event offers more entertainment and prizes “What a bright time, it’s the right time” to register for the St. Charles Park District’s Jingle Bell Bash for individuals age 50 and older. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, attendees will have the opportunity to “mix and a-mingle” with lunch, dancing, games and […]
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Give your little one the opportunity to become a scientist, a paleontologist or an astronaut during Wild Wednesdays this winter at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. With monthly themes from December through March, children’s imaginations will take over as they learn about wildlife, ice and snow, dinosaurs and space. Each month promises a fun, play-based learning […]
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The box turtles at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center normally do not shy away from attention. Among the several different species cared for by dedicated staff, the box turtles are used to all eyes on them, as they entertain families with their slow movements and gentle demeanor, and educate children during camps and in classrooms. They […]
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Don’t just let your pumpkins rot on your front porch after Halloween. Smash them and bash them, and roll them down a big hill during the third annual Pumpkin Bowl. Held from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 2 at Pottawatomie Park, the event raises funds for the STC Underground Teen Center. The fee is $5 per pumpkin. […]
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