Fall 2018 Special Events
Pooch-a-Palooza 
All Ages
Walker Country Estates Park
Unleash the good times with your four-legged friends at the park! Vendors, raffles, dog contests and more! Concessions will be available for purchase. We are looking for dog-related vendors. If you are interested, please contact Tracy at twrase@newlenoxparks.org for more information.
Day/Time: Sun., Sept. 30, 11:00am-1:30pm
Candy Corn Contest
LCC (Lobby) Entry C
Starting Monday, October 1 through Monday, October 22 stop by the lobby at the LCC to guess how many candy corns are in the jar! On Wednesday, October 24, the winners will be notified. Closest guess without going over wins!
Big Bad Pumpkin Party
Ages 2-12
Walker Country Estates Park
Everyone is invited to join us for New Lenox’s Big Bad Pumpkin Party! We will have a wide variety of fun activities for the whole family. Concessions will be available for purchase. We will have hayrides which are on a first-come, first-served basis. LAST HAYRIDE IS AT 11:45am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Day/Time: Sun., Oct. 14, 9:30am-Noon
Walker Country Estates Park
Everyone is invited to join us for New Lenox’s Big Bad Pumpkin Party! We will have a wide variety of fun activities for the whole family. Concessions will be available for purchase. We will have hayrides which are on a first-come, first-served basis. LAST HAYRIDE IS AT 11:45am. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Day/Time: Sun., Oct. 14, 9:30am-Noon
Fall Family Fun Day at Nova Quarter Horse
Age 6 & Older
You and your family will spend a fantastic afternoon “horsin’ around” at Nova. The afternoon will consist of your family bonding with one of our horses by learning to groom, saddle and a riding lesson. Weather permitting, we will ride outdoors on Nova’s property. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served after the ride. All levels of riders are welcome.
ACTV#27256-A5 Sun., Sept. 30, Noon-2:00pm
Fee: $68 R/NR per couple
$20 R/NR per additional rider
Location: Nova Quarter Horse, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
You and your family will spend a fantastic afternoon “horsin’ around” at Nova. The afternoon will consist of your family bonding with one of our horses by learning to groom, saddle and a riding lesson. Weather permitting, we will ride outdoors on Nova’s property. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served after the ride. All levels of riders are welcome.
ACTV#27256-A5 Sun., Sept. 30, Noon-2:00pm
Fee: $68 R/NR per couple
$20 R/NR per additional rider
Location: Nova Quarter Horse, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
Empty Bowls – Help us fight hunger!
All Ages
New Lenox Village Commons
Stop by the Village of New Lenox’s Octoberfest and help us fight hunger at our first ever ‘Friends of the Parks Empty Bowls’ event! Purchase a hand-painted bowl by a child from one of our programs, and receive unlimited soup tastings from local restaurants all afternoon. Profits from Empty Bowls will go to the New Lenox Township Food Pantry and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
ACTV#20227-A1 Sat., Oct. 6, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Fee: $10 R/NR (Pre-Registration deadline Fri., Sept. 21) (NO ONLINE REGISTRATION)
$15 (Walk-up Registration on Sat., Oct. 6)
New Lenox Village Commons
Stop by the Village of New Lenox’s Octoberfest and help us fight hunger at our first ever ‘Friends of the Parks Empty Bowls’ event! Purchase a hand-painted bowl by a child from one of our programs, and receive unlimited soup tastings from local restaurants all afternoon. Profits from Empty Bowls will go to the New Lenox Township Food Pantry and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
ACTV#20227-A1 Sat., Oct. 6, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Fee: $10 R/NR (Pre-Registration deadline Fri., Sept. 21) (NO ONLINE REGISTRATION)
$15 (Walk-up Registration on Sat., Oct. 6)
Monster Mash
Ages 4-6
LCC (Room 1) Entry C
Put on your favorite Halloween costume and strut on down to this SPOOKTACULAR EVENT! We will play Candy Corn Bingo, Monster Freeze Tag and a variety of other Halloween-themed games. A light dinner will be provided. Kids will receive a treat bag to enjoy on the way home. Don’t wait to sign up, as this event always fills! Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 17.
ACTV#24122-A1 Fri., Oct. 26, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $20 R/NR (Fee includes dinner, games, craft and treat bags)
LCC (Room 1) Entry C
Put on your favorite Halloween costume and strut on down to this SPOOKTACULAR EVENT! We will play Candy Corn Bingo, Monster Freeze Tag and a variety of other Halloween-themed games. A light dinner will be provided. Kids will receive a treat bag to enjoy on the way home. Don’t wait to sign up, as this event always fills! Registration deadline is Wednesday, October 17.
ACTV#24122-A1 Fri., Oct. 26, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $20 R/NR (Fee includes dinner, games, craft and treat bags)
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Coloring Contest
Ages 2-12
LCC (Lobby) Entry C
Administration Building (Lobby)
Come to the Park District Office and pick up your coloring sheet. Thursday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 21, you can color/decorate your own turkey. Please NO glitter. Coloring sheets are due by Wednesday, November 21. The winners will be notified by Tuesday, November 27. The coloring sheet is also available on our website.
Entries will be judged in the following age groups:
Ages 2-3 Ages 4-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 8-12
LCC (Lobby) Entry C
Administration Building (Lobby)
Come to the Park District Office and pick up your coloring sheet. Thursday, November 1 through Wednesday, November 21, you can color/decorate your own turkey. Please NO glitter. Coloring sheets are due by Wednesday, November 21. The winners will be notified by Tuesday, November 27. The coloring sheet is also available on our website.
Entries will be judged in the following age groups:
Ages 2-3 Ages 4-5 Ages 6-8 Ages 8-12
Jedi in Training
Age 3 & Older
LCC (Rooms 1 & 2) Entry C
Do you have the force within you? Everyone who signs up for Jedi training will be able to try their skills on the challenges, enjoy Star Wars® themed-food and will make their own Jedi tunic. Who knows, with our powers combined, we may even be able to have an appearance from the Dark One! Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 30.
ACTV#24222-A1 Sun., Nov. 11, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: $17 R/NR per person
LCC (Rooms 1 & 2) Entry C
Do you have the force within you? Everyone who signs up for Jedi training will be able to try their skills on the challenges, enjoy Star Wars® themed-food and will make their own Jedi tunic. Who knows, with our powers combined, we may even be able to have an appearance from the Dark One! Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 30.
ACTV#24222-A1 Sun., Nov. 11, 3:00pm-5:00pm
Fee: $17 R/NR per person
Ladies Night Out at Nova Quarter Horses
Ages 18 & Older
Ladies-gather your friends, relatives and co-workers for an evening of fun, fun and fun! Come out and spend the evening of bonding over appetizers and beverages as you prepare for fun-filled activities on horseback. Whether you are a novice or an experienced rider the activities are designed so that all can participate in the fun regardless of riding experience. Riding instruction will be part of the evening festivities. It is sure to be a night to remember!
ACTV#27256-A1 Fri., Nov. 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $58 R/NR
Location: Nova Quarter Horses, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
Ladies-gather your friends, relatives and co-workers for an evening of fun, fun and fun! Come out and spend the evening of bonding over appetizers and beverages as you prepare for fun-filled activities on horseback. Whether you are a novice or an experienced rider the activities are designed so that all can participate in the fun regardless of riding experience. Riding instruction will be part of the evening festivities. It is sure to be a night to remember!
ACTV#27256-A1 Fri., Nov. 2, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Fee: $58 R/NR
Location: Nova Quarter Horses, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
Gobbler Gauntlet 5K
Age 7 & Older
Sanctuary Golf Course
Dash your way to the finish line. The terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The race/walk will have a water station and an electronically-timed finish line. All participants will receive one FREE drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race. Medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category, top male and female as well as male and female winners from New Lenox. If registered by Wednesday, October 24, participants are guaranteed a race shirt. All net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program.
ACTV #27203-A1 Sat., Nov. 17, 8:00am (Race/Walk Begins)
Fee: $30 R/NR Online thtiming.com until 5:00pm on 11/13
$30 R/NR Mail/Fax/Walk-in received by 11/15
$40 R/NR Race Day Walk-up registration on 11/17 begins at 7:00am
Sanctuary Golf Course
Dash your way to the finish line. The terrain is mostly flat with a few rolling hills. The race/walk will have a water station and an electronically-timed finish line. All participants will receive one FREE drink in the clubhouse upon finishing the race. Medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place finishers in each age category, top male and female as well as male and female winners from New Lenox. If registered by Wednesday, October 24, participants are guaranteed a race shirt. All net proceeds will benefit the NLCPD Scholarship Program.
ACTV #27203-A1 Sat., Nov. 17, 8:00am (Race/Walk Begins)
Fee: $30 R/NR Online thtiming.com until 5:00pm on 11/13
$30 R/NR Mail/Fax/Walk-in received by 11/15
$40 R/NR Race Day Walk-up registration on 11/17 begins at 7:00am
Holiday Special Events
North Pole Adventure (NO ONLINE REGISTRATION)
All Ages
Sanctuary Golf Course
Come aboard as we travel to the North Pole. We will take a bus journey that will drop you off at the North Pole, where you will get to see Santa himself. Parents don’t forget the camera, we will have an extra Elf on hand to help with taking family pictures. Once you have seen Santa, you will head next door to his workshop where the elves will have games, and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. The trip should take about an hour, come dressed in your pajamas for a magical time. Registration deadline is Friday, November 16 or until full.
SAT., DEC. 8 SUN., DEC. 9
ACTV#28670-A1 4:00pm ACTV#28671-B1 4:00pm
ACTV#28670-A2 4:45pm ACTV#28671-B2 4:45pm
ACTV#28670-A3 5:30pm (FULL) ACTV#28671-B3 5:30pm
ACTV#28670-A4 6:15pm ACTV#28671-B4 6:15pm
ACTV#28670-A5 7:00pm ACTV#28671-B5 7:00pm
ACTV#28670-A6 7:45pm
ACTV#28670-A7 8:30pm
Fee: $18 R/NR per person (All participants must pay for event)
Sanctuary Golf Course
Come aboard as we travel to the North Pole. We will take a bus journey that will drop you off at the North Pole, where you will get to see Santa himself. Parents don’t forget the camera, we will have an extra Elf on hand to help with taking family pictures. Once you have seen Santa, you will head next door to his workshop where the elves will have games, and other activities for the whole family to enjoy. The trip should take about an hour, come dressed in your pajamas for a magical time. Registration deadline is Friday, November 16 or until full.
SAT., DEC. 8 SUN., DEC. 9
ACTV#28670-A1 4:00pm ACTV#28671-B1 4:00pm
ACTV#28670-A2 4:45pm ACTV#28671-B2 4:45pm
ACTV#28670-A3 5:30pm (FULL) ACTV#28671-B3 5:30pm
ACTV#28670-A4 6:15pm ACTV#28671-B4 6:15pm
ACTV#28670-A5 7:00pm ACTV#28671-B5 7:00pm
ACTV#28670-A6 7:45pm
ACTV#28670-A7 8:30pm
Fee: $18 R/NR per person (All participants must pay for event)
Holiday Lights Contest
All Ages
Do you, or someone you know, like to light up the holiday nights for all to enjoy? Open to all homes which reside in the New Lenox Community Park District boundaries. Judging will take place on the weekend of December 15 and 16, and we ask that the lights be turned on by 6:30pm for the house to be judged. There are three areas/categories that houses will be judged on: Overall Curb Appeal, Originality and Use of Theme and Creativity of Design. Winners for 1st and 2nd place will be notified on Wednesday, December 19. Please email Tracy at twrase@newlenoxparks.org to enter your home or a neighbor’s home or if your family would like to be our judges. You will receive a confirmation email. Prize donations will be provided by The Chicago Dough Company. Due to popularity of the contest last year, we have a maximum amount of 15 houses that can enter. Registration deadline is Monday, December 10.
Do you, or someone you know, like to light up the holiday nights for all to enjoy? Open to all homes which reside in the New Lenox Community Park District boundaries. Judging will take place on the weekend of December 15 and 16, and we ask that the lights be turned on by 6:30pm for the house to be judged. There are three areas/categories that houses will be judged on: Overall Curb Appeal, Originality and Use of Theme and Creativity of Design. Winners for 1st and 2nd place will be notified on Wednesday, December 19. Please email Tracy at twrase@newlenoxparks.org to enter your home or a neighbor’s home or if your family would like to be our judges. You will receive a confirmation email. Prize donations will be provided by The Chicago Dough Company. Due to popularity of the contest last year, we have a maximum amount of 15 houses that can enter. Registration deadline is Monday, December 10.
Nova Quarter Horse Winter Camp
Ages 7-18
Come join us for three fun-filled days of learning horsemanship skills taught by our skilled staff. Campers will work hands-on gaining experience and knowledge in grooming, bridling and saddling your own horses. Each day will include a riding lesson and, on the last day of winter camp, the student will participate in a horse show starting at 2:00pm, where they will demonstrate for family and friends the skills that they have learned over the four days. Parents are invited and encouraged to come and support your young riders. Nova offers a heated office and their arena and barns are also climate controlled! No need to worry about the cold! Camp participants should bring a brown bag lunch daily.
ACTV#27256-A3 Wed.-Fri., Jan. 2-4, 10:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $218 R/NR
Location: Nova Quarter Horses, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
Come join us for three fun-filled days of learning horsemanship skills taught by our skilled staff. Campers will work hands-on gaining experience and knowledge in grooming, bridling and saddling your own horses. Each day will include a riding lesson and, on the last day of winter camp, the student will participate in a horse show starting at 2:00pm, where they will demonstrate for family and friends the skills that they have learned over the four days. Parents are invited and encouraged to come and support your young riders. Nova offers a heated office and their arena and barns are also climate controlled! No need to worry about the cold! Camp participants should bring a brown bag lunch daily.
ACTV#27256-A3 Wed.-Fri., Jan. 2-4, 10:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $218 R/NR
Location: Nova Quarter Horses, Inc.
10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
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