PAINT & CRAFT NIGHT
Create a piece of art or craft with Smiling Shamrock Art! The instructor will guide you through the project and provide you with all the supplies you will need to take home your project the same night! For more information contact Ashley at amedley@saltcreekpd.com. Pre-registration is required. *Indicates All ages welcome.
Sponsored by Smiling Shamrock
Location: Twin Lakes
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE | PAINTING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105326-02 | F | 10/20 | 6:30-8:30PM | $28 | HAUNTED HOUSE |
| 105326-03 | F | 11/17 | 6:30-8:00PM | $20 | UNDER THE OCEAN |
| 105326-04 | F | 12/15 | 6:30-8:30PM | $26 | SNOWMAN |
| 105326-05 | F | 2/9 | 6:30-8:30PM | $38/COUPLE | VALENTINE COUPLES PAINT |
| 105326-06 | F | 3/15 | 6:30-8:00PM | $18 | GIRAFFE |
| 105326-07 | F | 4/19 | 6:30-8:30PM | $26 | ABSTRACT FLOWERS |
OKTOBERFEST
Join us for a fun day of hayrides, music, games, food & more at Twin Lakes. Donate 5 non-perishable items for the Palatine Food Pantry to receive a pumpkin or purchase for $5/each. Music by the Die Musikmeisters.
Location: Twin Lakes
| DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su | 10/1 | 1:00-4:00pm | All | FREE |
HARVEST HAYRIDE & BONFIRE
Get ready for this family-friendly event throughout Twin Lakes Recreation Area. Kids will enjoy a fun photo drop area, tattoos, coloring and hayrides around the park while stories are read. S’mores, hot chocolate & hot apple cider will be available as you relax around the bonfire. The 5:00pm ride is geared for younger kids and will start while it is still light outside. Please dress for the weather. Fee is per person and adults must accompany children. Children under the age of 1 year are free. Stories will be read by the Palatine Public Library. Pre-registration is required, no walk-ins allowed.
Location: Twin Lakes Tent
| code | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105800-01 | F | 10/6 | 5:00pm | 5 years & Under | $8/per person | FULL |
| 105800-02 | F | 10/6 | 5:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person | FULL |
| 105800-03 | F | 10/6 | 6:00pm | All Ages | $8/per person | FULL |
| 105800-04 | F | 10/6 | 6:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person | FULL |
| 105800-05 | F | 10/6 | 7:00pm | All Ages | $8/per person | 2 spots left |
| 105800-06 | F | 10/6 | 7:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person | |
| 105800-07 | Sa | 10/7 | 5:00pm | 5 years & Under | $8/per person | FULL |
| 105800-08 | Sa | 10/7 | 5:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person | 2 spots left |
| 105800-09 | Sa | 10/7 | 6:00pm | All Ages | $8/per person | |
| 105800-10 | Sa | 10/7 | 6:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person | |
| 105800-11 | Sa | 10/7 | 7:00pm | All Ages | $8/per person | |
| 105800-12 | Sa | 10/7 | 7:30pm | All Ages | $8/per person |
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT – HALLOWEEN THEMED
Bring the family out for a Halloween- themed BINGO night! Please bring a full-size candy bar for each family member to go into our pot of candy. Bingo winners will get to pick a candy bar out or win a prize from our prize table. Everyone will go home with a sweet treat. Each participant will receive one slice of pizza and drink to enjoy during the event. Pre-registration is required. No refunds if cancellations is within 48 hours before the event.
Location: Twin Lakes, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Dr., Platine, IL
| code | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105810-01 | F | 10/13 | 5:30-7:00pm | 3+ years | $10/per person |
HALLOWEEN PARTY
Register for this fun indoor Halloween Party at our Salt Creek Sports Center. There will be games with prizes, coloring station, a Halloween Costume contest & more! Please bring a bag or bucket for your prizes. Fee pertains to all attendees over 1 year of age and parents must accompany children. Pre-registration is required.
Location: Salt Creek Sports Center
| code | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105200-01 | W | 10/25 | 5:30-7:00pm | 10 years & under | $9R/$11NR/Kids
$2R/$3NR/Adults |
CRAFT FAIR
Bring out your best homemade items and join us for our annual Craft Fair at the Salt Creek Sports Center. You’ll get a 10′ x 10′ space where where you can bring you own table or rent an 8-foot table from us. Call (847) 259-6890 or visit saltcreekpd.com for an application. Each vender will receive one lunch meal with your registration. Additional lunches may be purchased for $10. Pre-registration is required. No refunds.
Location: Salt Creek Sports Center
| code | DAY | DATE | TIME | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103200-01 | Sa | 11/18 | 9:00-2:00pm | $45 (table, 2 chairs & electricity) |
| 103200-02 | Sa | 11/18 | 9:00-2:00pm | $35 (table & 2 chairs) |
| 103200-03 | Sa | 11/18 | 9:00-2:00pm | $25 (Bring your own table & chairs) |
NORTH POLE EXPRESS – FULL
Experience the magic of the North Pole Express! The train will depart from the Arlington Park Train Station and head to the “North Pole” and back. Enjoy a special reading of the Polar Express book, play holiday games, sing Christmas carols, answer trivia, take pictures with Santa and enjoy a fun snack. Cookies & chocolate milk will be provided to everyone on the train. Pre-registration is required. Children under 1 year old are free. All participants including adults must register for this event. Please check-in 20 minutes before departure time.
Location: Arlington Park Train Station
Ages: All ages
| code | CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104300-02 | 104300-02 | Su | 12/3 | 11:20am depart
return 1:29pm |
$24R/$28NR/adults
$20R/$24NR/ kids (6 yrs & Under) |
| 104300-03 | 104300-03 | Su | 12/3 | 3:20pm depart
return 5:29pm |
$24R/$28NR/adults
$20R/$24NR/ kids (6 yrs & Under) |
YOU’VE BEEN ELFED
Elf your friends, neighbors or your own family with a surprise at home candy cane hunt! One of Santa’s elves will hide two dozen candy canes in your front yard and leave a “you’ve Been Elfed” sign on the door. Must be a Salt Creek resident or live in Palatine. Elfing will take place between 3:00-6:00pm on Tuesday, December 5 & Wednesday, December 6. Participants will then have 24 hours to spread the holiday cheer to a friend or neighbor. Please leave the sign out on your front yard or window so your neighbors know you have already been elfed.
Location: Your Home
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105105-01 | Tu | 12/5 | 3:00-6:00pm | All Ages | $19R/$21NR |
| 105105-02 | We | 12/6 | 3:00-6:00pm | All Ages | $19R/$21NR |
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Join us at the Twin Lakes Clubhouse for a morning full of delicious food, games, crafts and Santa Claus. Breakfast (eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice) will be provided. Table assignments will be made, so if you have any special requests, please indicate that at the time of registration. Tables will be set for 8 people.
Note*: Pre-registration required. Parents must accompany children. No registration will be taken the day of the event. Please bring your own camera for pictures and a portable highchair if needed. No refunds if cancellations is within 48 hours before the event.
Location: Twin Lakes
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105225-01 | Sa | 12/9 | 9:00-10:45am | All Ages | $19R/$21NR |
| 105225-02 | Sa | 12/9 | 11:30-1:15PM | All Ages | $19R/$21NR |
PERSONALIZED LIVE SANTA VIDEOS
Surprise your kids with a personalized live video from the big man himself! Have your child(ren) visit with Santa in a fun way – they will be amazed! Register today for one of our designated time slots and receive a 5-minute personalized live video with Santa Claus. Parents will need to provide some details about your child’s wish list, activities etc… when they register. Santa will send you a zoom link and your child(ren) will be able to see & talk with Santa! Siblings will meet together at the same time on the video call. Pre-registration is required! Register early, limited spots available. Please print out Santa’s questionaire for each child in your household and email it to Kristin Hartwig at khartwig@saltcreekpd.com.
Location: Virtual
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105105-03 | Su | 12/10 | 10:00-12:00pm | 10 years & under | $20/family |
SANTA PAWS
We’re offering a chance for your pet to actually meet Santa and have their picture taken by you! Register for your 10-minute time slot as soon as possible – space limited. Picture frame and gift bag for your pet is included. Pre-registration is required!
Location: Twin Lakes
| CODE | DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105250-01 | Su | 12/10 | 1:00-3:00pm | All Ages | $17/1st pet, ($12/additional pets) |
NOON YEARS EVE PARTY
Ring in the New Year early at our Noon Year’s celebration located at the Sports Center. There will be a bounce house, dancing, photo ops, craft(s), games, a snack and refreshment for the children followed by a countdown to noon and balloon drop.
Pre-registration is required. Crawlers are free. Parents are free and must accompany children. No refunds if cancellations is within 48 hours before the event.
Location: Salt Creek Sports Center, 647 Consumers Ave. Palatine
Code: 105230-01
| DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su | 12/31 | 10:30am-12:00pm | 8 years & under | $10R/$12NR Pre-registered
$15 cash day of the event |
WINTERFEST
Snow or no snow, bring the family out to enjoy a day of winter fun at Twin Lakes. The Free Spirit Sled Demo Team will be performing sled demonstrations and have huskies to meet and greet. The Stillman Nature Center will be here with their birds of prey to meet up close. There will be pony rides, vendors, a fire pit, s’mores and more! Winter-themed food and drink will be available for purchase through RoccoVino’s. Be sure to dress warm, as this is mainly an outdoor event. Please see check in table for event wrist band.
Pre-registration is required. No refunds if cancellations is within 48 hours before the event.
Location: Twin Lakes, 1200 E. Twin Lakes Dr., Palatine, IL
Code: 105300-01
| DAY | DATE | TIME | AGES | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa | 1/20 | 12:00-3:00pm | All Ages | $7R/$9NR per person |
