Autumn Family Fun Fest

Join us at Eaton Preserve 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this Saturday for fall-themed fun!

Activities include:

• Family hayrides
• Pumpkin launching
• Pumpkin patch
• Prairie maze
• Entertainment
• Food trucks
• Beer garden
• Petting zoo
• Inflatables
• and more!

Admission is FREE; however, some attractions require paid tickets.

Inaugural Foundation Bags Tourney

Teams of two compete in a round-robin format followed by single or double-elimination tournament for a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation, which provides scholarships for residents to participate in Park District programs. Fee of $45/team includes unlimited pizza and refreshments. Adult beverages are available on site for purchase. Tourney starts at 10:30 a.m., this Saturday at Eaton Preserve (prior to Autumn Family Fun Fest). Day-of registration is available. Sponsored by Busey Bank.

Traveling StoryWalk

The final StoryWalk event of the season is set for 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at Commons Park, 1949 Olde Mill Road in Plainfield, located between Wedgewood Estates, Brighton Lakes and Prairie Trail subdivisions. Join the Joliet Public Library for, "Creepy Carrots" by Aaron Reynolds with a craft and frozen treat provided by the Park District. This is a FREE event. No registration is necessary.

Indoor Futsal/Soccer League

Registration is OPEN for the coed indoor futsal/soccer league for ages 3-10 running Saturdays at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. League runs October 19 through December 14. Registration deadline is October 4. 

Scarecrow Showcase

Build a scarecrow and donate it to the Plainfield Park District to be displayed in three of our popular fall events. Anyone or any group can participate. This is a DIY project. Materials are not provided. To be displayed in all three events, scarecrows must be completed and delivered by September 18 to the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center.

4-Month Track Pass

Get your steps for only $10 a month! Four-month track pass memberships at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC) go on sale October 14 through November 10. The pass is $40 and valid for four months from day of purchase. Memberships grant access to the elevated indoor walking track and locker room. Purchase your pass at PARC.

Spooky Sprint

Enjoy a one-mile themed run around Eaton Preserve October 19 at the Third Annual Spooky Sprint! Race kicks off at 10:31 a.m. Participants receive a shirt and swag bag that includes a unique, event-themed giveaway along with some other cool items. All runners MUST be registered one month prior to the start of their run to be guaranteed their shirt size.

Hunger Action Month

September is National Hunger Action Month! To help support the local food pantries, the Plainfield Park District is encouraging everyone to donate to the community food drive which benefits Bags of Hope, a private backpack food program, the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry, and St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry.

Grinchmas Trees

Celebrate the season by purchasing your own tree to decorate for our annual tree lighting ceremony at Village Green Park. Trees are $100 if purchased before September 30. Trees are $110 when purchased October 1 through November 8. Limited trees are available.

Youth Basketball

Registration is OPEN for our youth basketball league! Volunteer coaches introduce participants to the fundamentals of playing basketball through weekly practices and weekend games. The league emphasizes proper techniques, knowledge of the rules, team strategy, participation and fun. Enrollment in the winter is limited, so register early. Registration is done by grade. Register your child for the grade they are in for the current school year. Earlybird rate ends October 14. Registration deadline is November 8.

Wanted: Youth Sports Instructors

The Plainfield Park District is looking for youth sports instructors. Hours are between 3:45 and 7:15 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Volunteers Needed!

The Park District needs volunteers for Haunted Hayrides, running 5 to 9 p.m., Oct. 18-19 at Eaton Preserve. Contact Special Events Supervisor Stephen Franklin at 779-252-2790 or sfranklin@plfdparks.org.

Georganna Quinn was recently honored as the Park District's HEART Champion for August.

HEART stands for Help, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respect and Thank. 

Georganna was honored for helping out whenever it is needed. She is known as a diligent worker. If you ever need help with anything, simply ask Georganna!

Congratulations Georganna!

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