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Fun Fridays
Select Fridays in June, July, and August, 11:00am-12:00pm
Located at The Shell in Reed-Keppler Park
700 Arbor Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185
FREE!
July 18: Todd Downing
August 1: Traveling World of Reptiles
August 8: The Headspin Guy
Middle School Pool Party
Friday, August 1, 7:00pm-9:00pm
$12 pre-registration
$15 at the door
Grab your friends and have a “splash-tastic” time at Turtle Splash Water Park for an exclusive party just for middle schoolers! Experience Turtle Splash after hours with a DJ, games, prizes, and more! Snacks available for purchase.
Battle of the Bands
Friday, August 29, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday, August 30, 12:00pm-4:00pm
Local bands will compete for the title of 2025 WeGo Rockstar Friday night. Finalists will compete and the winner will be announced Saturday night. Enjoy a live performance on Saturday by our main entertainment, Serendipity! Located at Shell at Reed-Keppler Park at 832 Arbor Ave, West Chicago.
Want your band to compete? Fill out an application and email the completed form to switteck@we-goparks.org.
Race Through Reed
Saturday, September 13, 12:00pm-4:00pm
$40R/$48NR per team
Get ready for an adventure the whole family can enjoy! Race Through Reed is an exciting, fast-paced event inspired by the Amazing Race, where teams of 4 will navigate through Reed-Keppler Park. Test your mental and physical limits as you work together to complete fun challenges, solve puzzles, and race to the finish line. Will your team make it to the end first? Join us for a day of teamwork, adventure, and unforgettable memories! Registration Deadline: September 5
Puzzle Pursuit
Friday, September 19, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Competative: $40R/$48NR per team
Recreational: $35R/$42NR per team
Competitive: In this NEW Puzzle Pursuit addition, competitive teams of 2-4 people will race against each other to finish the same 1014-piece custom Park District puzzle. Puzzles will be the same photo as the recreational side. Each winning team member receives a prize pack, and the team keeps their custom puzzle. Childcare available for additional fee.
Recreational: Teams of 2-4 people will race against each other to finish the same 520-piece custom Park District puzzle. Each winning team member receives a prize pack, and the team keeps their custom puzzle. Childcare available for additional fee.
Boo Bash
Saturday, October 10, 6:00pm-9:00pm
$12R/$15NR pre-sale
$15 at-the-door
Calling ghosts and goblins galore! Come to the ARC to see what’s in store! Halloween games and lots of fun treats, this Halloween celebration is sure to be neat! Jump on your broomstick or float like a ghost to the Recreation Center and enjoy a hayride, live entertainment, games, crafts, activities and MORE!!! All children must be registered. Adults are free and must accompany children.
Pre-registration closes October 10 at 5:00pm.
Spooky Trail
Thursday, August 23, 7:30pm-10:00pm
Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25, 7:30pm-10:00pm
$15 pre-sale, $18 at-the-door
Looking for a spine-chilling adventure in the heart of the West Chicago haunted woods? Venture into the darkness of the Spooky Trail in Reed-Keppler Park. Encounter eerie clowns, creepy crawlies and other frights along the over .25 mile path! Enter if you dare…
Holiday Trivia Dinner
Saturday, November 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm
$50R/$60NR | 21+
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun-filled evening of trivia, delicious food, and great company! Join us for our Adult Holiday Trivia Dinner and enjoy a festive night of friendly competition while indulging in a buffet dinner featuring fresh salad, crispy fried chicken, savory baked mostaccioli, and a sweet dessert to top it off. Each ticket includes one drink ticket, with a cash bar available for additional beverages, including wine and beer. Childcare available (ages 3-11) with preregistration.