Upcoming Events
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Time with family is important, so the DeKalb Park District loves to create opportunities to spend more quality time together! Check out our year-round family-friendly programs below.
Browse our web calendar for seasonal family-oriented special events like Polar Palooza, Daddy Daughter & Heroes Dance, Concerts & Movies in the Park, Mom/Son Night Out, and more!
Click through the tabs below to see all of our current offerings!
By signing up for programs early, you're not just securing your spot, you're also playing a crucial role in preventing cancellations and ensuring that our programs meet their minimum participant requirements. So, why not take the lead and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to join you or spread the word in our community?
Kitchen Sidekicks
Ages 5+ (With an adult)
Wednesdays • 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, Conference Room
Kitchen Sidekicks is a fun, hands-on cooking class designed for children ages 5 and up, accompanied by an adult. Over this 4-week session, families will team up to create sweet, creative treats while building kitchen confidence together.
Each week features a new, kid-friendly recipe, including Ice Cream, Cake Pops, Fruit Sushi, and Edible Cookie Dough. Participants will learn basic kitchen skills, safe food handling, and the joy of making (and tasting!) their own delicious creations. Perfect for budding chefs and their grown-up helpers, this class is all about creativity, collaboration, and fun in the kitchen.
This program is sponsored by Sycamore Hy-Vee!
Resident: $30.00 | Non-resident: $38.00
- September 9 - Ice Cream
- September 16 - Cake Pops
- September 23 - Fruit Sushi
- September 30 - Edible Cookie Dough
| Date |
Registration link |
| September 9 - September 30 | Register Here |
Puzzle Palooza Competition & Puzzle Swap
Ages 6+
Sunday, August 23 • 1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, East Gym
Teams of 2-4 individuals will race against other teams to finish the same 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. The team that is closest to finishing in two hours wins!
The 1st and 2nd place teams will receive a winning certificate and prize. Stick around after the competition for our puzzle swap.
Puzzle Swap: Bring your own old puzzle(s) that are ready to be rehomed (please make sure all the pieces are present) and leave with a new-to-you puzzle.
Please choose one person to register for the competition and enter your team’s name and number of players in the special box at registration.
Only two people on your team can be 16+.
Resident: $45.00 | Non-resident: $56.00
Register Below:
| Date |
Registration link |
| August 23 | Register Here |
CPR/AED/First Aid for the Workplace
Ages 14+
Wednesday, August 26 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, Conference Room
Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic care for breathing emergencies, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use an automated external defibrillator (AED) on victims of sudden cardiac arrest and basic first aid. Participants that pass the course will receive a two year certification with the American Red Cross. There is a 2 hour online component of this class that will be emailed to you that you must complete before attending the in-person class.
Resident: $58 | Non-resident: $73
Register Below:
| Date |
Registration link |
| August 26 | Register Here |
Hooked on Crochet
Ages 8+
Wednesdays • 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, Conference Room
Get together with a crochet guild to learn this hobby. You will be given a starter kit that you can take home with you to continue your projects. This class will guide you on how to start projects and teach different techniques. Ages 15 and under must have an adult present. If you have your own supplies, skip the starter kit and register at a discounted rate in person.
Resident: $28 | Non-resident: $35
Register Below:
| Date |
Registration link |
| October 21 | Register Here |
| November 18 | Register Here |
Paint in the Park
Ages 16+
Sunday, September 20 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Hopkins Park
Resident: $40.00 | Non-resident: $50.00
Unleash your inner artist at Paint in the Park, held Sunday, September 20th, at 1:00 PM. Set against the scenic backdrop of Hopkins Park, this session offers the perfect opportunity to trade the studio for the sunshine and find inspiration in the natural landscape. Designed specifically for participants 16 years and older, the event provides a relaxed environment where you can master new techniques or simply enjoy a creative afternoon outdoors. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, join us for a sophisticated afternoon of color, community, and fresh air.
Register Below:
| Date |
Registration link |
| September 20 | Register Here |
The Sugar Studio
Ages 16+
Thursday Evenings • 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Sports and Recreation Center, Conference Room
Resident: $75.00 | Non-resident: $94.00
This event is sponsored by Ken's Kakes!
Taught by Kennedy Davis, a local baker with 10 years of baking experience, you'll master the art of cookie design in The Sugar Studio. This is an immersive five-week beginner series designed for ages 16 and up!
Meeting every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, this hands-on workshop takes you from baking enthusiast to confident decorator by covering the essential foundations of cookie artistry.
Throughout the series, you will learn the secrets to mastering royal icing consistency, achieving a flawless flood, and practicing intricate detail piping. We will dive into creative techniques like wet-on-wet designs, marbling, and adding eye-catching textures that make your treats stand out. After four weeks of step-by-step skill-building, the series concludes with a fun, low-pressure decorating challenge where you can unleash your creativity, design a custom cookie set, and showcase your final creations to our wonderful staff.
Register Below:
| Date |
Registration link |
| September 3 - October 1 | Register Here |
Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker
Ages 5+
Saturday, December 12 • 9:30 AM - 6:45 PM
Location: Lyric Opera House, Chicago, IL
Get ready to celebrate the season in style with our group trip to The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker on December 12th! This isn't just a ballet; it’s a breathtaking holiday tradition that brings a magical, Chicago-inspired twist to a timeless classic. Together, we’ll witness stunning choreography, vibrant sets, and the kind of holiday spirit that only a world-class production can provide. It’s the perfect way to kick off the festivities with friends and fellow fans—so grab your seat and prepare to be transported into a winter wonderland!
Fee includes show ticket, transportation to the Metra Train Station in Elburn, and train ticket to and from Chicago (Ogilvie Transportation Center). There will be a short walk between the train station and the Lyric Opera House; approximately .2 miles/3 minutes. Please bring money for lunch as we will stop before the performance. Depart from the Sports & Rec Center at 9:30 am.
A discounted price is available if you would like to meet us at the Elburn Train Station.
Normal Ticket: Resident: $125.00 | Non-resident: $157.00
Meet at the Train Station: Resident $120.00 | Non-resident: $150.00
Register Below:
| Date | Registration Deadline |
Registration link |
| December 12 | November 6 | Register Here |
Mystery Lunch Trip
Ages 5+
Multiple Dates •11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: ???
Join us for a day of adventure and surprise! Our destination remains a secret until we arrive, but you can count on a fun-filled outing with exciting activities, great company, and a delicious lunch included in the trip.
Mystery Trip location is within 1-hour of DeKalb.
The price of the trip includes lunch (up to $20 value).
For this trip, we will depart from the Sports & Recreation Center at 11:00 am and will return by 4:00 pm. An itinerary will be emailed to you the week before the trip.
Participants under the age of 17 must attend with a guardian.
Resident: $40.00 | Non-resident: $50.00
Register Below:
| Date | Registration Deadline |
Registration link |
| August 25 | August 11 | Register Here |
| October 6 | September 29 | Register Here |
