Program Information: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00 am Cost: FREE to the public Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Marketplace Dr., Norwalk
Everyone ages 55 and older is invited to attend a free exercise program that will include stretching and toning. Registration is NOT required. This is a continuous program. For more information contact us at 515.981.9206.
OPALS luncheon (Ages 55 & Older) Everyone age 55 and older are welcome! Come and socialize with the Parks and Recreation staff and enjoy a potluck style lunch. The main dish and water will be provided. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. Each event will have a different speaker. Speakers will be announced prior to the event. Must pre-register. Call the office to register prior to the event, 515.981.9206.
Program days/times: October 6, November 3, December 1, 2023 January 5, February 2, March 1, and April 5, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Office phone: 515.981.9206 Location: Luana Savings Bank, 9321 Market Place Drive, Norwalk
October 6 Main Dish: Taco Bar Speaker: Luke Nelson, Norwalk City Manager
Family Events
Moonlight Movie Night The Parks and Recreation Department will host Moonlight Movie Night at McAninch Sports Complex this Summer. Grab a blanket or chairs and join us for a Movie under the moonlight! Warrior Eats concession stand will be open with for the event with a limited menu for your snack and drink needs.
Registration times: No registration required Program days/times: Friday evenings
September 8, 2023 - Turning Red, rated PG start time will be at Sunset
Join us for our NEW Trunk or Treat event! Norwalk city departments, local businesses, and community organizations will be at McAninch Sports Complex with decorated trunks and all your favorite goodies! Enjoy this family-friendly, fun, and safe event and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes! This event is FREE and all ages are welcome!!
Family Bingo Night Stop by Luana Savings Bank on Sunday evenings and enjoy a good time with Bingo and tasty treats. Bring munchies or snacks to share with all and we will provide the beverage. All ages are invited to participate. Bingo callers will be the Norwalk Lions Club Members.
Registration times: Pre-registration is not required Program days/times: October 1, November 5, and December 3, 2023 January 7, February 4, and March 3, 2024
First Sunday of the month 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cost:$.50/card or 3 cards for $1.00 Location: Luana Savings Bank
Fall Youth Tennis (Ages K - 9th grade) K - 2nd grade tennis - This is an introductory class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, and how to start the rally. The class will be played on a 36-foot court, with a small net, red balls, and 21-inch racquets. No racquets no problem, they will be provided.
3rd - 5th grade tennis - This a beginner/intermediate class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and how to start the point. The last day of class we will have a mini round robin so the kids can experience how to play tennis and keep score. No racquets no problem, they will be provided.
6th - 9th grade tennis – Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced levels welcome. The practice will be geared to the ability of the teenager. The hope is, after 4 lessons to focus on match play, correct score keeping and being able to call the ball in/out.
Registration times: August 7 - September 3, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesdays September 6 - October 11, 2023
This program is for boys and girls in Preschool (4 & 5 years old) and Kindergarten. This activity teaches the beginning fundamentals of basketball. Volunteer coaches will be needed. T-shirts will be provided. Times will vary depending on the number of teams.
Registration times: August 21 - September 24, 2023 Program days/times: Saturday only November 4 - December 16, 2023 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cost: $33.75 resident / $38.80 non-resident Location: Norwalk Oviatt Elementary Gym
Youth Coed Basketball (Ages 5th-6th Grade in Fall 2023) This is a coed league unless we have enough to assign boy/girl teams. League will practice one night a week and play games on Saturdays. T-shirts will be provided. Volunteer coaches will be needed.Times will vary depending on the number of teams.
Registration times: August 21 - September 24, 2023 Program days/times: November 4 - December 16, 2023 Tuesday & Thursday practices 6:15 pm - 8:30 pm Saturday games 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Cost: $39.50 resident / $45.40 non-resident Location: Norwalk Oviatt Elementary Gym
Orchard Hills Elementary Craft Club (Ages 2nd - 3rd grades) Children in 2nd and 3rd grades at Orchard Hills Elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special art and craft projects.
Registration times: August 28, 2023 - March 10, 24 Program days/times: Wednesday (Early out days) October 18, November 15, and December 20, 2023 January 17, February 21, and March 27, 2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: $15.00 resident / $17.25 non-resident Location: Norwalk Orchard Hills Elementary Art Room
Lakewood Elementary Craft Club (Ages 4th - 5th grades) Children in 4th and 5th grades at Lakewood Elementary are invited to join. They meet once a month after school on early out Wednesdays to make special art and craft projects.
Registration times: August 28, 2023 - March 10, 2024 Program days/times: Wednesday (Early out days) October 11, November 1, and December 13, 2023 January 10, February 14, and March 20, 2024 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Cost: $15.00 resident / $17.25 non-resident Location: Norwalk Lakewood Elementary Art Room
For students in K - 1st grades in Fall 2023. Bring your stories to life with ScratchJr® Coding! Students learn the art of storytelling, create simple animations using code blocks, and are introduced to the world of coding all at the same time. Teamwork, collaboration, and inclusion are all on tap in this nurturing introduction to coding and storytelling. Sign up for Coding Kiddos today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}. ScratchJr® is not affiliated with {YEL!} nor does it endorse this program.
Oviatt Elementary Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023 Program days/times: Thursdays, October 5 - November 16, 2023 (No class November 9) 2:55 pm - 3:55 pm Cost: $76.00 resident / $87.40 non-resident Location: Oviatt Elementary
For students in grades 2nd - 5th Fall 2023. New and returning students invited. Learn, Practice and Play chess each class. The {YEL!} Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® method keeps students on track with new chess lessons and puzzles each week as well as guided games and in-class tournaments. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session. Sign up today. Visit YELKids.com for more info.
Lakewood Elementary Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesdays, October 4 - December 6, 2023 (No class November 8) 1:35 pm - 2:35 pm Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary Registration times: August 14 - October 1, 2023 Program days/times: Fridays, October 6 - December 8, 2023 (No class November 10 & 24) 3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm Cost: $105.00 resident / $120.75 non-resident Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
For students in 2nd - 5th grades in Fall 2023. Build a spy-bot, satellite or design your own earthquake alarm. Then program the spy-bot to be sneaky, the satellite to orbit, and the alarm to...be alarming. {YEL!}’s Teach It! Practice It! Play It!® classroom method emphasizes 21st Century Learning skills like STEM, teamwork, and problem solving. Sign up today! Visit YELKids.com for more information. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.
Lakewood Elementary Registration times: August 14 - September 3, 2023 Program days/times: Mondays, September 11 - October 16, 2023 3:10 pm - 4:10 pm Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident Location: Lakewood Elementary
Orchard Hills Elementary Registration times: August 14 - September 3, 2023 Program days/times: Mondays, October 23 - December 4, 2023 3:05 pm pm - 4:05 pm Cost: $79.00 resident / $90.85 non-resident Location: Orchard Hills Elementary
Adult Pick-up Basketball games Pick-up basketball games will be offered for adults. Please bring clean tennis shoes to wear for the games. This program is only for residents who live within the Norwalk School District.
Registration times: September 4, 2023 - March 6, 2023 Program days/times: Wednesday October 4, 2023 - March 6, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $37.00 resident / $42.55 non-resident Location: Norwalk Middle School Gym
Adult Coed Volleyball League Two separate leagues are offered for coed volleyball. The A league is considered an A power league, while B league is considered a recreation league. Each league will be limited to 6 teams. This league is self-officiating. Please register as a team. You need a minimum of six players with a maximum of ten. This league is a first come, first serve basis until it is full.
Registration times: July 31 - September 10, 2023 Program days/times: Monday October 2 - November 13, 2023 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm Cost: $50.00 per team Location: Norwalk Middle School
Adult Women's Volleyball League This league will play on Sunday nights. This league is self-officiating. Please register as a team with a maximum of 10 players.
Registration times: July 31 - September 10, 2023 Program days/times: Sunday October 1 - November 5, 2023 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Cost: $50.00 per team Location: Norwalk Middle School Gym
This early morning exercise class combines cardio and toning. The focus is on maximizing your core strength, firming, and toning your body while increasing your heart rate. A variety of exercise equipment will be used. Bring a mat & water bottle.
Registration: August 7 - September 3, 2023 Program days/times: Tuesday & Thursday September 5 - October 19, 2023 5:30 am - 6:15 am Location: Norwalk Easter Public Library Cost: $52.00 resident / $59.80 non-resident
