Haunted Hayrides

Bone-chilling thrills abound on spooky fun-filled hayrides 5 to 9 p.m., October 18-19 at Eaton Preserve. Scares keep you looking over your shoulder as the ride twists and turns. Register online to reserve your spot. Tickets are available for purchase onsite if spots are available.

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.

Frankenstein's Kiddie Carnival

Ghosts and goblins enjoy an evening of carnival games, crafts and an inflatable 6 to 8 p.m., October 11 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Fee includes 12 game tickets, crafts and a snack. Additional tickets are available for sale on site.

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.

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 at Haunted Hayrides and the Spooky Spring October 18-19. Anyone or any group can participate. This is a DIY project. Materials are not provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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