Noon Year's Eve

Ring in the New Year with music, games, crafts, inflatables, snacks and a giant balloon drop at the Annual Noon Year’s Eve! Event is for ages 3-12 and runs 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., December 31 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Cost is $15/$18 for residents/non-residents. Registration is required.

NEW! Classes at NTEC

Normantown Equestrian Center has several new offerings available now for registration. 

Pee Wee Semi Private Lessons are for ages 5-7 and run Tuesday nights for 4-5 weeks, January through May. Sessions consist of a maximum of two riders with the first session focusing on safety, horse handling, grooming and tacking. Remaining lessons are a combination of ground work and riding. 

Junior Group Lessons are for horse-loving 7-year-olds and run Monday Nights, January through May. Lessons consist of three riders max and include safety, horse handling, grooming, tacking and riding.

Beginner Group Lessons are for ages 8-18 and run Wednesday and Thursday nights, and Saturday afternoons, January through May. Participants learn the gaits of walk and trot; how to safely lead, groom and tack; and how to prepare a horse for riding. 

Dance and Tumbling

An abundance of dance and tumbling classes for all ages start soon! Options include:

• Ballet
• Tap
• Hip Hop
• Poms
• Lyrical
• Jazz
• And more!

Holiday Hours at PARC

Holiday hours at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center are as follows:

Sunday, December 31: Open 7AM-12PM

Monday, January 1: Open 9AM-2PM

Toddler Open Gyms

Children ages 1 to 4 may enjoy use of the gym from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., December 28 and January 4 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. The gym will be full of balls, mats, small basketball hoops, soccer goals and more. Parental supervision is required. Cost is $5/$10 for residents/non-residents. Parents are admitted free.

Youth Basketball Scorekeepers & Supervisors

Plainfield Park District is looking for scorekeepers and site supervisors for basketball season! This is a seasonal part-time position with an hourly wage of $14. League runs January 12 through March 22. Times are 5:30 to 9 p.m., Fridays; 8:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 1:30 to 8 p.m., Saturdays; and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays. Visit our job site for more information and/or to apply.

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Grandparent/Grandchild BINGO

Build a bond with your grandchild while enjoying a night of food and fun at the first-ever Grandparent/Grandchild Bingo! This NEW event runs 5 to 6:30 p.m., January 18 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. The night includes snacks and beverages, and prizes are awarded after each game. Easy-to-identify pictures are used so even the youngest of players can follow along. Please register each participant. For ages 5 and up.

Home for the Holidays?

Home for the Holidays? The Prairie Activity & Recreation Center is now offering a 30-day membership for only $30. Membership includes use of Prairie Fit Fitness Center, indoor track and gymnasium. Memberships are available to purchase now through January 7, 2024 and are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. Memberships must be purchased in person at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield.

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