Register your swimmer to try out for Riptides Swim Team short course. Tryout prep will be held on August 2 and 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Times for tryouts are divided by age: 10 & under from 5 to 5:45 p.m.; 11 & over from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tryouts are free; the prep […]

You are cordially invited to a magical evening to celebrate the marriage of a royal couple surrounded by their closest friends. The event will begin with a short wedding ceremony performed by the Fairy Godmother, at the Performance Pavilion. Following the ceremony, guests are treated to a catered dinner and DJ-led dancing with the wedding […]

Join us for this annual tradition at 2 sites this year! Glenwood Park Forest Preserve in Batavia and Primrose Farm in St. Charles. There are underwater varmints in our local streams and rivers and we want you to help find them! Our culprit is the Rusty crayfish, a tiny aquatic crustacean that is invasive in […]

You are cordially invited to a magical evening to celebrate the marriage of a royal couple surrounded by their closest friends. The event will begin with a short wedding ceremony performed by the Fairy Godmother, at the Performance Pavilion. Following the ceremony, guests are treated to a catered dinner and DJ-led dancing with the wedding […]

Join us for period-specific activities including time-period games in the schoolhouse yard, a spelling bee, weaving demonstrations, cornhusk dolls, and crafts. Join President and Mrs. Lincoln at 1:30 p.m. at the Performance Pavilion for a demonstration of their daily life. Activities are included with the purchase of daily admission. All ages Free (included with admission) […]

Participants must have at least one year of ballet experience in the last year and currently be registered in year-round ballet and jazz classes. Previous jazz and tap experience highly recommended. Dancers participate in Winter and Summer Showcases as well as numerous competitions and conventions. Please bring dance shoes (ballet, jazz, tap –  not all […]

Join us for a day full of fun and bugs - rain or shine! Participate in activities celebrating the wild world of bugs from Lippold Park to Red Oak Nature Center with fun stops along the way. A free shuttle takes you to and from the event when you park at Schneider School. Raffles, food, […]

Bring out your superhero for this super afternoon of games, crafts, real-life superheroes, and fighting off evil-doers! Register by August 25 for discounted pricing! Adults must register for the event, too. Ages 2Y & up $8 ($12 day-of) - Register online

Join Wonder Woman, Batman, and Captain Marvel for an exciting morning at Blackberry Farm decorating donuts! Your little superhero will create fun crafts and take pictures. Characters are subject to change. All ages. $16 - Purchase tickets online

Welcome to auditions for Fall Stages’ Aladdin Jr. The Musical! Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway show tune. Arrive anytime between 6 and 8 p.m. to audition. Rehearsals are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Performances are on November 3, 4 & 5. No experience is needed. Auditions, rehearsals, and performances all […]