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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Splash
DESCRIPTION: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 treats. \nFor children ages 2-7; children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. The event begins promptly at the time listed so please arrive early to check in. Refunds will only be issued for requests submitted via our website or in writing at least one week prior to the event. \nRegister for you preferred time slot. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/pumpkin-splash-2026/
LOCATION:Arlington Ridge Center (ARC)\, 660 N Ridge Avenue\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Halloween Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION: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 rest\, including pumpkins\, paint\, decorations\, and\, most importantly\, the messy clean up. No prior carving knowledge is necessary for this program\, just show up\, have fun and get creative. Registration is required and the fee is $36 per family ($26 per Historical Society families)  \nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/halloween-pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights Historical Museum\, 110 W Fremont Street\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004
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SUMMARY:Trunk or Treat
DESCRIPTION: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 a DJ pumping up the party\, we’ve got the best Monster Bash around! Ages 2-13. Children must be registered and accompanied by an adult – $10 pre-registration through noon\, 10/24. Adults do not need to register. \nTrunk or Treat Advance Registration is now closed. However on-site\, day-of-event registration will be open at the Pioneer Park Community Center\, 500 S. Fernandez Avenue\, from 9:00am to 12:00pm for $15/ child. We hope to see you there! \nRegister \nGenerously sponsored by:
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/trunk-or-treat-2026/
LOCATION:Pioneer Park\, 500 S Fernandez Avenue\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T120000
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Smash: From Gourd to Garden
DESCRIPTION:Did you know…both recycling and victory gardens were popular ways people supported the war effort in the 1940’s? \nPumpkins are 90% water\, which makes them bad for landfills but great for soil and gardens! Bring your post-Halloween jack-o-lanterns\, gourds\, and pumpkins to Frontier Park on Saturday\, November 7\, from 9AM-12PM\, and help the Park District’s EnviroGroup smash and pitch them into compostable material. FREE EVENT! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/pumpkin-smash-2026/
LOCATION:Frontier Park\, 1933 N Kennicott Dr\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T213000
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SUMMARY:Teen Night - Bikini Bottom Bash
DESCRIPTION: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 pre-registration (open through November 12)\, $18 at the door. Space is limited. \nRefunds will only be issued for requests submitted via our website or in writing at least one week prior to the event. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/teen-night-bikini-bottom-bash/
LOCATION:Arlington Ridge Center (ARC)\, 660 N Ridge Avenue\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION: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 holiday-inspired music and dance performances\, buy a hot cocoa or tasty treat\, visit the AHML Bookmobile\, and join the countdown as we flip the switch on over 100\,000 tiny lights. Pre-performances begin at 4:30PM followed by remarks at 5PM and the lighting ceremony at 5:15PM. \nDon’t miss the Free Family Fun and coordinated countdown at Harmony Park from 4:30-6:30pm with live reindeer\, ice carving\, caroling and more! Trolleys with Dickensian characters loop between the two parks\, so catch a ride and see it all!
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/holiday-tree-lighting-2026/
LOCATION:North School Park\, 307 N Evergreen Avenue\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004
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SUMMARY:Holly Jolly Trolly
DESCRIPTION: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 Pioneer Park where our Elf Ticket agents will check you in for Polar Express story-time and a ride with our Polar Express Conductor to the Arlington Lakes Golf course. At Arlington Lakes\, you’ll meet Santa in the Hearth Room\, take photos at the Elfie Station\, and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies before catching the trolley back to Pioneer. \nRegister for your preferred time slot. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/holly-jolly-trolly/
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SUMMARY:Frostival
DESCRIPTION:Did you know…Frosty the Snowman was born as a storybook character in the 1950’s? \nCome celebrate winter and the Park District’s 100th Anniversary 50’s Era Jack Frost style at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum! Mail a letter to the North Pole\, meet a real-life Ice Princess\, Ice Queen and winter animal ambassadors\, enjoy cocoa and cookies\, join in on Frosty the Snowman story-time\, make a snowman craft\, listen to strolling carolers\, visit with Santa\, and more. It’s free\, frosty\, family fun from 10AM-12:30PM! \nWhile you’re there\, don’t miss the second annual Winter Market edition of the Farmer’s Market from 9AM-12PM! It’s a great opportunity to pick up some favorite market staples and holiday gifts!
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/frostival-2026/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights Historical Museum\, 110 W Fremont Street\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T193000
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SUMMARY:Family Gingerbread House Decorating
DESCRIPTION: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 decorate as much or as little as you’d like with an assortment of candy provided. No baking necessary for this program\, just show up\, have fun and get creative. Register ONE family member – fee listed is the per family rate. $36 NM/$26 M\, Registration is required. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/family-gingerbread-house-decorating-2026/
LOCATION:Arlington Heights Historical Museum\, 110 W Fremont Street\, Arlington Heights\, IL\, 60004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T111600
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SUMMARY:Winter Express Storytime Train (9:15AM)
DESCRIPTION: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 from Santa. The event begins and ends at the Arlington Heights Train Station in downtown Arlington Heights: train departs from AH at 9:15AM and returns to AH at 11:30AM. \nPlease Note: \n\nSo that we may include as many children as possible at this beloved event\, we kindly ask no more than 2 adults per family register.\nRegardless of age\, everyone who is riding on the train must pre-register (on-site registration will NOT be available) and all children must be accompanied by a registered adult. If you register your child without an adult\, this may result in them losing their spot on the train.\nStrollers and pets are not allowed on the train.\nIf registration fills before you are able to register all of the members of your family\, please register additional family members on that train’s wait list. We manage this wait list carefully and make every effort to include as many passengers as are allowed.\nRefunds will only be issued for withdrawal requests submitted via our website or in writing to Cari Boyle\, Events Supervisor\, at cboyle@ahpd.org\, by Sunday\, December 6\, and are subject to a $5 transaction fee per registration.\n\nRegistration 
URL:https://www.ahpd.org/event/winter-express-storytime-train-am/
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