Frankenstein's Kiddie Carnival

Ghosts and goblins are wanted for a night of fun 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 14 at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center! Put on your best Halloween costume and join us for carnival games, crafts and an inflatable. Fee is $15/$19 for residents/non-residents and includes 12 game tickets, crafts and popcorn. Additional tickets are available for sale on site. Pre-registration is required; no onsite registration. Sponsored by T-Mobile and Biolife Plasma Services.

Youth Basketball Leagues

Volunteer coaches introduce participants to the fundamentals of playing basketball through weekly practices and weekend games. The league emphasizes proper techniques, knowledge of the rules, team strategy, participation and fun. Practices start in December, taking time off for the holidays, with games starting in January. Early bird rate ends October 15.

Next Board Meeting October 12

The Plainfield Park District Board of Commissioners will host its next regularly-scheduled board meeting Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6 p.m. at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC), 24550 W. Renwick Road in Plainfield.

This meeting will contain no action regarding Pride Fest 2022 scheduled for October 16, 2022 at PARC, nor will there be a Special Board Meeting prior.

Esports Leagues

Plainfield Park District has partnered with GGLeagues to launch its own esports club! Access safe and fun esports competition, educational opportunities for parents and gamers, and exciting news about new leagues and upcoming events. GGLeagues have trained support admins and referees who are present to enforce the rules, ensure the safety of all players, and most importantly make sure everyone is having a great time. 

Open Board Positions

Petition packets for the positions of commissioner of the Plainfield Park District are now available for pick-up at the Recreation Administration Center, 23729 W. Ottawa St., in Plainfield. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Digital petition packets can be requested by contacting Executive Secretary Heather Caldwell.

Petitions must be filed with the Recreation Administration Center by 9 a.m., December 12, 2022 and no later than 5 p.m., December 19, 2022. Please contact the Illinois State Board of elections, 217-782-4141 or visit their website for more information.

Indoor Soccer/Futsal

Spots remain open for Futsal/Indoor Soccer for boys and girls, ages 3-4 and 5-6. The leagues are held 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, October 22 through December 17, at the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center. Futsal introduces players the rules of the game, develops skills, teaches teamwork and good sportsmanship, and provides an opportunity for fun. The first two weeks are practices and the remainder of the season is games. Everyone receives a shirt. 

Preseason Basketball Skills Camp

With the season right around the corner, let us help you get ready with a preseason skills camp for ages 8-12 running Sundays, November 6 through December 11. Staff puts athletes through various skills and mini games, with each week focusing on a particular set of skills followed by games at the end of class. 

Haunted Hayrides

Bone-chilling thrills abound at the annual Haunted Hayrides, running 5 to 8 p.m., October 21 and 22 at Eaton Preserve. Family friendly versions run 5 to 6:30 p.m., with scary versions 6:30 to 8 p.m. Cost is $12/$15 for residents/non-residents. Sponsored by T-Mobile.

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