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ADULT PROGRAMS
Discover a world of adult recreation at the West Chicago Park District. Engage in art workshops, board game play, social gatherings, trips and more. Our adult programs encourage social connections, offering opportunities to make friends and build a sense of community.
For more information about adult programs, please contact Heather Kairys at hkairys@we-goparks.org.
Adult Cookie Decorating
Program Code: 316030
Join us for a fun, relaxing session and dive into a wave of creativity! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to decorate six stunning theme-inspired cookies. You’ll learn expert techniques using royal icing, piping, and layering. All supplies are provided, but participants should bring their own container to take cookies home.
Social Gatherings
Each month we gather at the ARC Center to chat with our friends, enjoy entertainment and, of course, eat.
Pre-registration is required for all social gatherings so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone!
There is a registration deadline and space is limited. Note: Please do not bring a dish to pass; all gatherings will be catered.
Adult Social Gatherings
Trivia & Tacos
Program Code: 311100-04 | Registration Deadline: September 5 at 12:00pm.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, flavor, and friendly competition at our Trivia & Tacos social! Enjoy a lively game of trivia, delicious tacos, and great conversation. Whether you’re here to challenge your brain or simply savor the food and company, this event is the perfect way to connect, laugh, and have a great time together.
Fireman Fish Fry
Program Code: 311100-01 | Registration Deadline: October 3 at 12:00pm.
Members of IAFF Local 3970 will be frying up the fish once again at our Annual Fish Fry. Join us at the ARC Center for great food, good company, and a warm community atmosphere. This tasty event is proudly sponsored by the West Chicago Professional Fire Fighters Association – IAFF Local 3970. Don’t miss out on this local favorite!
Thanksgiving Feast
Program Code: 311100-02 | Registration Deadline: November 7 at 12:00pm.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the classic favorites—turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and more. Gather with friends, family, and community members to share in the spirit of gratitude and togetherness. Don’t miss this festive occasion filled with delicious food and warm company.
Trips
Come join us as we travel to places nearby. Whether its seeing new sights, hearing new music or trying new food, there is something for everybody! All day trips are in cooperation with the Warrenville and Winfield Park Districts and may depart from Warrenville, West Chicago or Winfield Park Districts. Departure locations will be emailed 1-week prior to trip date. After the registration deadline, trip registrations can be refunded only if a spot can be filled by a participant on the waitlist.
Youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Hegeler Carus Mansion
Program Code: 311311-02 | Registration Deadline: September 9 at 12:00pm.
Guests are guided through the Mansion in La Salle. You’ll see rooms that have been restored as well as rooms in their original state, including the recently restored parquet floors on the main level. You’ll also hear stories about the family that lived in the home and the legacy they left.
This is a walking tour that requires stairs.
Come From Away
Program Code: 311311-01 | Registration Deadline: September 9 at 12:00pm.
On 9/11, 38 planes were unexpectedly grounded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, nearly doubling its population overnight. Come From Away tells the true story of how the townspeople welcomed 6,579 stranded passengers with extraordinary kindness and generosity. This uplifting, music-filled Broadway hit celebrates human connection in the face of crisis.
Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Tour
Program Code: 311311-03 | Registration Deadline: October 1 at 12:00pm.
Step back in time with a guided tour of Ronald Reagan’s boyhood home in Dixon, IL, where the 40th U.S. President lived from 1920 to 1923. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home offers a glimpse into Reagan’s early life and the roots of his political legacy.
White Christmas
Program Code: 311311-05 | Registration Deadline: October 22 at 12:00pm.
Celebrate the season with White Christmas, a holiday classic filled with song, dance, and festive cheer. Follow two WWII veterans-turned-performers as they team up with a sister act to save their former General’s struggling Vermont inn—culminating in a dazzling finale of “White Christmas.”
Sweet Reminders Christmas
Program Code: 311311-04 | Registration Deadline: November 8 at 12:00pm.
Celebrate the sounds of the season as only Sweet Reminder can! So many memorable holiday classics delivered in Sweet
Reminder’s playful signature! From the silly to the touching, joyful memories of simpler times abound! The trip includes lunch at Chandler’s Steak House and musical entertainment by Sweet Reminders in Schaumburg, IL.
