Spring Fishing Derby

Bring your bait, bucket, and fishing pole to Van Horn Woods East to test your angling skills 10 to 11:30 a.m., this Saturday! The derby is divided into three age divisions: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-13. Awards are given for the longest fish in each age division. Participants are entered into a raffle when they sign in (winners must be present). All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Oak Leaf

The summer edition of The Oak Leaf activity guide has been delivered to residents. If you did NOT receive your Oak Leaf, please email marketing@plfdparks.org. Registration opens May 6 for residents and May 13 for non-residents. Browse programs online.

Great Adventures Preschool

Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now being accepted for Great Adventures Preschool! Great Adventures offers young children opportunities for social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth through a balance of both child-led and teacher-guided play. 

DuPage County River Sweep

Join the Plainfield Park District and Conservation Foundation on this annual river clean-up event 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., May 4 at Eaton Preserve. This event empowers residents to improve local rivers by removing trash from DuPage County waterways.

Mother's Day Tea & Paint

Give mom the gift of quality time with you this year for Mother's Day with a little paint, tea, and fun 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 11 at the Plainfield Township Community Center! Each participant registered receives a canvas to paint on. Refreshments are provided.

Mother-Son Superhero Night

Moms and sons enjoy a night of dancing, games, crafts, and hanging with an awesome superhero 6 to 8 p.m., May 17 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center! No onsite registration. Price is per couple. Additional child may be registered for $10.

Summer Sports Camps

An abundance of summer sports camps are now open for registration including:

• Flag Football Camp
• Basketball Summer Camp
• 5 Star Soccer Camp
• Game! PE Adventure Camp
• Tiny Tots Soccer Camp
• Swingin' Stars T-Ball Camp

Visit to browse these and other camp offerings.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo for ages 4-and-up is running Saturdays, June 15 through August 17 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Taekwondo offers a variety of benefits for people of all ages and physical abilities. Registration opens May 6 for residents and .

World of Food Trucks

Experience cuisines from around the world with your favorite Chicagoland food trucks 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 18 at Bott Community Park. General admission is FREE; however, please register a free electronic ticket so we have a headcount for public works/safety and can plan accordingly.

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