Rockin' the Green

Plainfield’s very own School of Rock performs starting at 5 p.m., Thursday at the final Cruise to Village Green. The Park District also will be on hand under the pavilion with FREE blow-up guitars for the first 50 kids. This event was rescheduled from August 27.

Van Horn Woods Grand Re-opening

Join Plainfield Park District staff and commissioners as a ribbon-cutting will be held on the east side of Van Horn Woods (accessible via Frontage Road between Route 30 and Caton Farm) at 5 p.m., Friday. A scavenger hunt for kids and families is also part of the celebration.

Project elements included:

• Replacement of the playground at Van Horn Woods East (special inclusive focus for children on the Autism spectrum)
• Fishing pier improvements
• 9 Hole DiscGolf Course
• Shoreline restoration
• Fitness pods
• Permanent fixtures at the bike park
• Pollinator garden
• Expanded trails throughout

Pet Rescue Rally

Enjoy a paw-some day of pet friendly activities, and maybe meet your new best friend 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday at Clow Stephens Park! In partnership with the Plainfield Area Public Library and the Office of Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, we’re bringing you plenty of fun, food, freebies and fur. No registration is necessary for this FREE event.

Activities to include:

• Animal rescues
• Pet vendors
• Food Trucks
• Giveaways
• Entertainment

We're Open!

Van Horn Woods DiscGolfPark is officially open! The course winds through the woods on the west side of Van Horn Woods. Parking is available off of Lily Cache Road. The first hole is next to the parking lot.

Dance Classes Start Next Week!

A wide variety of dance classes start next week! Options include:

• Mommy and Me Ballet
• Ballet
• Hip Hop
• Poms
• Adult Tap
• Tap
• Lyrical
• Pointe
• Jazz
• Ballet/Tumbling

Community Day of Play

Enjoy an abundance of outdoor activities, games, inflatables, music and more at the Third Annual Community Day of Play held in partnership with the Village of Romeoville Parks & Recreation Department from 4 to 6 p.m., September 10 at Rotary Park, 2023 Whitmore Drive, in Romeoville. No registration is necessary for this FREE event.

Enchanted Ball

Princes and princesses, dress up and join us for a magical evening of dancing, mystical games and exquisite treats 6 to 8 p.m., September 13 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Featured entertainer varies annually.

Scarecrows Needed!

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.

Traveling StoryWalk

The final StoryWalk event of the season is set for 6 to 8 p.m., September 18 at Caton Ridge Park, at the corner of Meadowridge and Park Ridge in the Caton Ridge subdivision. 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.

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., September 21 at Eaton Preserve (prior to Autumn Family Fun Fest). Sponsored by Busey Bank.

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.

Autumn Family Fun Fest

Join us at Eaton Preserve 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 21 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.

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 Coordinator Stephen Franklin at 779-252-2790 or sfranklin@plfdparks.org.

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