• Pumpkin Splash

    Arlington Ridge Center (ARC) 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Skip the pumpkin patch and pick your pumpkin in the Arlington Ridge Center Family Activity Pool! Each registered child takes home a real pumpkin to decorate and, of course, Halloween […]

  • Halloween Pumpkin Carving

    Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL

    Looking for a fun, Halloween themed night out with the family? Join us to continue a well-loved tradition-- pumpkin carving! Bring your favorite carving knives and we will provide the […]

  • Trunk or Treat

    Pioneer Park 500 S Fernandez Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Trunk or Treat 2026 takes place on Saturday, October 24 at Pioneer Park. Come in costume to celebrate Halloween! With 40+ trunks, inflatables, a giant slide, a photo booth, and […]

  • Pumpkin Smash: From Gourd to Garden

    Frontier Park 1933 N Kennicott Dr, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Did you know...both recycling and victory gardens were popular ways people supported the war effort in the 1940's? Pumpkins are 90% water, which makes them bad for landfills but great […]

  • Teen Night – Bikini Bottom Bash

    Arlington Ridge Center (ARC) 660 N Ridge Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

    Calling all 6th-8th graders - we're opening the Arlington Ridge Center just for you! Join us for a night of open swim, open gym, pizza, and Spongebob the Movie! $16 […]

  • Holiday Tree Lighting

    North School Park 307 N Evergreen Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL

    Kick off the holiday season with the Arlington Heights Park District and the Village of Arlington Heights Special Events Commission at our annual North School Park tree lighting ceremony! Enjoy […]

  • Holly Jolly Trolly

    Welcome to the Holly Jolly Trolley! Join us in your holiday best or favorite PJs for a ride on the Holly Jolly Trolley to visit Santa! Your adventure begins at […]

  • Frostival

    Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL

    Did you know...Frosty the Snowman was born as a storybook character in the 1950's? Come celebrate winter and the Park District's 100th Anniversary 50's Era Jack Frost style at the […]

  • Family Gingerbread House Decorating

    Arlington Heights Historical Museum 110 W Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL

    Helping to continue a well-loved tradition, families will receive all of the materials to build their very own gingerbread house! Hopefully you use more candy then you eat as you […]

  • Winter Express Storytime Train (9:15AM)

    All aboard our Storytime Train! On the train to and from Harvard, our conductor will read the Polar Express storybook, and we'll enjoy music, a snack, and a special visit […]