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Special Events
   
   

Hogwarts Express

It’s time for classes at Hogwarts School! Wear your costume and meet at Platform 9 ¾ where the Sorting Hat will sort the students into houses during our ride. Once we arrive we will enjoy a brunch in the great hall followed by magic, games, and crafts before getting back on the train for the ride back to the platform at the Downers Grove Main Street Station.

Age: Families (children under 2 are free provided they sit on parent’s lap on train and at brunch)
Day: Sunday
Dates: September 12
Time: 9:00am - 12:45pm
Cost: $27R/$30NR
Location: Meet at Downers Grove Train Station
Deadline: August 27
Code: 5001.301

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BPD Open House

The Butterfield Park District will be hosting an open house for anyone who wants to see what the Park District has to offe: preschool, Before & After School Program, No School Days, youth sports, Special Events, etc. Refreshments, games, and special activities will be available, so come out and see what the Butterfield Park District can do for you!

Age: All Ages
Day: Saturday
Dates: October 2
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Fee: Free

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2010 Butterfield Park District Golf Social

The Butterfield Park District would like to invite you to the second annual Butterfield Park District Golf Social! This is a great opportunity to support the Butterfield Park District and finish out the 2010 season out on the links. We will play nine holes for this fun event. Enjoy special hole contests, food, beverage, and a few surprises sure to make this a fun and exciting event for you and your family.

Age: 10+
Day: Saturday
Dates: September 18
Location: Downers Grove Golf Course
Time: 1:30pm
Fee: $35/person $120/foursome
Deadline: Sept 3
Code: 5200.201

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Halloween Hauntings

Visit the haunted Butterfield Park District for a scary and fun time this Halloween season! There will be a haunted maze, ghostly stories, and great Halloween games. Load up your trickortreat bags early with special treats and prizes. We hope to scare you there!

Age: All ages
Day: Friday
Dates: October 29
Time: 6:30 - 8:00
Fee: $24
Location: BPD
Deadline: October 29
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Movie in the Park: "TWILIGHT"

Explore the wonders of the 385acre gardens by walking or taking a tram through the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The summer season will take you winding through the woods, waterways, and paths of 23 formal garden displays! Transportation to and from the gardens will be provided.

Age: All Ages
Day: Friday
Dates: October 1
Time: 8:00pm
Fee: FREE
Location: BPD

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The Great Costume 5K Race

It’s Halloween time and that means that it is time for “The Great Costume Race” at the Butterfield Park District. Come out dressed in your favorite appropriate costume this Halloween season and participate in a 5K race through the Butterfield East neighborhood. There will be awards for costumes, however, costumes are not required. For further race information, please contact the Butterfield Park District at 6308582229. Two races will be offered with a youth one mile race and an adult 5K following!

Age:
Youth Race14 & under (1mile)
Adult Race 15 & older (5K)
Day: Saturday
Dates: October 30
Time: 8:00am
Fee:
$25 by 5pm Oct 15
$30 after Oct 15

Code: 5000.301

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Turkey Decorating Contest

Help decorate the Butterfield Park District for Thanksgiving. Come to the Recreation Center to pick up your giant paper turkey and make the BPD bird unique and fun as a family. Contestants will win fabulous gifts and prizes for a variety of fun categories. Stop by and pick up your winning turkey!

Pick up Turkeys beginning November 1; turn in decorated turkeys no later than November 19

Age: All ages
Fee: $2 entrance fee
Judging will take place November 23

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Polar Express

Come take a ride on the Polar Express! You will meet us at the station where we will board this magical train with the conductor. While riding to the North Pole, the story of the Polar Express will be read. Upon arrival Santa's Elves will welcome us into Santa's Workshop where we will eat lunch with Santa. While at the North Pole you will have a photo taken with Santa, make a holiday craft, and have fun playing some great games! At the end of the day, Santa will read one of his favorite stories to everyone. We will sing some familiar holiday songs on our train ride back. This event has become a very popular annual tradition, so don't put off purchasing your tickets!

Age: Families (children under 2 are free provided they sit on parent’s lap on train and at brunch)
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Dates: December 11 and 12
Time: 10:45am - 2:30pm
Cost: $27R/$37NR
Location: Meet at Downers Grove Train Station

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Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy the morning with a pancake breakfast and time with Santa. There will be an Elves' Workshop for crafts, games, bingo, and coloring. Spend time with friends and family during the holiday season at the Butterfield Park District.

Age: Families
Day: Saturday
Dates: December 18
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Fee: $6R/$8NR
Deadline: December 10
Code: 5400.301

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Butterfield Park District
21 W. 730 Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148
630-858-2229