The Plainfield Park District is celebrating the tail end of winter and beginning of spring with some family-friendly special events in February and March.
Events include family pizza & movie nights and Sham-Rockin’ Fun, and Stargazing at Mather Woods.
March 6
Sham-Rockin’ Fun – 6:30 to 8 p.m., Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines St. (Note NEW location), Plainfield. The family-friendly, Sham-Rockin’ Fun event that will include St. Paddy’s-themed games and entertainment. Ages 2 & up with adult. $15 per family of 4. $5 each additional family member. $19 onsite registration. Visit plfdparks.org.
March 16
Family Pizza & Movie Night – 5:00 to 7 p.m., Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd., Plainfield. Take the night off from cooking, enjoy some pizza, and kick back with a movie on the big screen at PARC. Ages 2 & up with adult. $15 per family of 4. $5 each additional family member. $19 onsite registration. Visit plfdparks.org.
March 23
Stargazing at Mather Woods – 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., Mather Woods, 25032 West Renwick Rd. (in case of cloudy skies, the event will move indoors to the Prairie Activity & Recreation Center, 24550 W. Renwick Rd.) Learn more about the cosmos, stars, and constellations from retired professor of astronomy Jim Hopkins who brings a professional telescope to scan the nights skies. $5 per pre-registered family. $7 for onsite registration. Visit plfdparks.org for more info.
