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Plainfield.Patch.com | Dec. 12, 2011

Want to Keep the Kids Busy During Winter Break?
Plainfield and surrounding communities are offering special events and programs for children and parents; many towns have resident and non-resident rates. Read more

 

Plainfield.Patch.com | Dec. 1, 2011

Desperately Seeking Santa? Bring the Kids to Meet St. Nick in Your Town
The time is now for your children to get their Christmas wish lists in to Kris Kringle, and there's no shortage of local events where the man himself will be making an appearance. Read more

 

Plainfield.Patch.com | Nov. 28, 2011

Looking for Holiday Fun? We Have the Event List Wrapped Up for You
Free Christmas movies, ornament making, crafts shows and more are being held by the park district, schools and other groups. Read more

 

triblocal.com/plainfield | Nov. 18, 2011

Plainfield Park District to host Winter FUN-derland family event Dec. 28
Wish for lots of snow and bundle up! The Plainfield Park District will host a Winter FUN-derland family event on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Read more

HeraldNews.Suntimes.com | Oct. 31, 2011

Saddling up for Halloween
The horse remained calm, despite having a cheetah on top of it. Apples, Shadow, Peter Pan and Leroy also served as mounts for a ladybug, a cowgirl and a bunch of young children - mostly girls - Sunday at the Normantown Trails Equestrian Center. Read more

Plainfield.Patch.com | Oct. 12, 2011

New Park District Bridge, DuPage River Trail to be Dedicated This Afternoon
The walking/biking path is part of what will be a 29-mile trail from Naperville to Channahon, eventually linking with the I & M Canal Trail. Read more

triblocal.com/plainfield | Oct. 11, 2011

Plainfield Park District Frankenstein's Kiddie Carnival
Looking for an alternative to traditional Halloween trick-or-treating? Read more

triblocal.com/plainfield | Oct. 11, 2011

Plainfield Park District Ghost & Ghouly Family Night
Enjoy a fall evening outdoors at the Plainfield Park District's Ghost and Ghouly Family Night. Read more

triblocal.com/plainfield | Oct. 6, 2011

Plainfield Park District to Host Ceremonial Ribbon-Cutting Oct. 12
The newest segment of DuPage River Trail through Plainfield is now open. Read more

triblocal.com/plainfield | Oct. 5, 2011

Plainfield Park District Halloween Craft Night
Kids ages 3-10 with a parent are invited to make some "spook-tacular" crafts and paint a pumpkin.
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Plainfield.Patch.com | Sept. 25, 2011

Park District Seeking Best Halloween Houses
Fifth-annual Halloween house decorating contest will award prizes for best scary and family-friendly decorations. Read more

Plainfield.Patch.com | Sept. 1, 2011

Learn the Basics of Lacrosse at Free Clinic
The program will introduce children ages 8 to 14 to the sport in advance of a new lacrosse league that begins Sept. 14. Read more

Plainfield.Patch.com | July 21, 2011

Park District Leases Space in Downtown Building
Plan calls for opening Great Adventures preschool and using facility for evening and weekend programs for children, adults. Read more

Plainfield.Patch.com | June 21, 2011

Fireworks, Patriotic Picnic Scheduled for July 3 This Year
The annual Plainfield Park District event, being held at Plainfield Central High School, will include music, concessions and lots of family activities.Read more

Plainfield.Patch.com | June 3, 2011

No Drain Drama in Plainfield: Ottawa Street Pool Opens Saturday
Ottawa Street Pool is not among thousands across the country that won't be opening on time because of unsafe drain covers. Read more