Winter/Spring Events

New Year, New Me   

Ages 9-12
LCC (Room 2) Entry C
Start off the New Year by creating a representation of your goals and dreams for 2025! There are no rules when it comes to vision boards since they act as a visual roadmap of daily inspiration and self-expression. A pizza dinner and beverages will be provided along with all the supplies you’ll need to create your vision board. Registration deadline is Monday, January 13. 

Family Candy Bar Bingo   

Ages 3 & Older
LCC (Room 2) Entry C
BINGO! This fun and exciting event is a sweet treat for the whole family! Turn in one regular sized (no mini, fun or king sized) candy bar for each bingo card you play. Multiple bingo games will be played throughout the event. What’s the prize? Candy! Light refreshments will be served. Ages 3 and up must be registered – children must be accompanied by and adult. Registration deadline is Friday, January 17. 

Mom & Son Nerf Battle   

Ages 5 and Older
LCC (Room 1 & 2) Entry C
Time to find your Nerf toys, ammo, and have an all-out nerf war! We will provide the “battlefield” and there will be various battle types including moms vs sons! pizza lunch and beverages will be provided. An adult is required to stay for this event, and everyone will need to provide their own Nerf blaster to go into battle with!        Registration deadline is Friday, January 17. 

Galentine’s Trivia Night   

Ages 18 & Older
LCC Rooms 1 & 2
Trivia Question: What popular TV sitcom popularized the concept of celebrating Galentine’s Day? Answer: “Parks and Recreation!” Looking for a fun way to spend a ladies’ night out? Put together a team of your besties and celebrate Galentine’s Day with 4 rounds of Valentine’s themed trivia, appetizers, one complimentary drink ticket and cash bar. Opportunities to win prizes! Registration deadline is Friday, January 31. 

Flashlight Clover Hunt   

Ages 3-11
Firefighters Park
Those silly Leprechauns left behind hundreds of clovers to find! Join our staff at Firefighters Park and help us find the clovers! There may even be a few specially marked clovers for a prize. Dress for the weather as this is an outdoor event and be sure to bring something to hold all your collected clovers! No restroom facilities available. Hunts begin promptly at their scheduled times. 

Egg-Venture Seekers!  

All Ages
New Lenox Community Parks
The Easter Bunny is on the loose hopping around 3 New Lenox community parks, hiding 225 numbered Easter eggs over 3 days. Locations will be announced daily on our social media at the corresponding times listed below. Winning numbers will be announced on Monday, April 14 through our social media and 6 winners will receive a special Easter basket filled with goodies. 

Don’t forget to tag @NewLenoxCommunityParkDistrict on social media to promote the Egg-Venture!

Rules:

1. Please think of others when collecting eggs and do not hoard eggs. Let’s make this fun for as many people as possible! We appreciate your cooperation. 
2. When an egg is found, a photo of the egg with a landmark (a playground, pavilion, park sign, etc.) indicating the respective park should be taken. Email your photo to [email protected] for your chance to win. 
3. Winning numbers are announced through social media on Monday, 4/14. To claim your Easter basket, contact Brooke at (815) 485-3584 or [email protected]. 

Touch-a-Truck   

All Ages
Walker Country Estates Park
Climb on and explore your favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, and construction trucks while you rub elbows with your hometown heroes. It will be a day that will be remembered! Parental supervision is required, and cameras are highly recommended! Please note that this event includes many loud noises, horns, and sirens. If you have a truck or piece of equipment you would like to include in this event, please email Brooke at [email protected] for more information. No registration required! Concessions will be available.