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Good Morning,
Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-news featuring information about family campfires, free concert, school days off programs, fall events, and more.
 Fall Program Registration Open!
Registration for our Fall programs is open for Evanston residents and non-residents. Check out our program lineup in the Fall guide and register.
Family Campfires: September 21 & 22
 Date: Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22
Hours: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Lighthouse Beach
Cost: $9 residents/$12 non-residents
Register
 Word Buffet Open Mike: September 23
Date: Monday, September 23
Hours: 7 p.m.
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 2nd floor gallery
Cost: Free
 Fall Forest Therapy Walk: September 26
Date: Thursday, September 26
Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Lighthouse Beach Fog Houses
Cost: $18 residents/$24 non-residents
Register
 Jamming Jean Concert: September 27
Date: Friday, September 27
Hours: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: James Park outside the Levy Center
Cost: Free
 Community Campfires: September 27
Date: Friday, September 27
Hours: 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Raymond Park
Cost: Free
 Harvest Fest: September 28
Date: Saturday, September 28
Hours: Noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Eggleston Park
Cost: Free
 Nature Excursions with Boat: October 3 & November 5
Date: Thursday, October 3 and Tuesday, November 5
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages: 13 - 17
Cost: Free (meals and snacks provided)
Register
 Zombie Scramble: October 19
Date: Saturday, October 19
Hours: Begins at 5 p.m.
Location: Ladd Arboretum
Cost: $35 residents/$46 non-residents
Register
 Robert Crown Day Off School
The Robert Crown Day Off School offers field trips, activities, ice skating and more from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on this fall. Each day will have a different fall theme. Activities will include visits with field trips, crafts,
games and outside time. Register now.
 After School Adventure
The After School Adventure program at Robert Crown Community Center offers a wealth of activities from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and from 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on school improvement days. To register, call 847-448-5949.
 Middle School Open Gym
The South End Community Center will host an open gym for middle schoolers beginning on October 1. Open gym will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The cost for drop-in play is $5.
 School Day Off Mini Robot Building
Kids aged 5 - 11 are invited to join our School Day Off Mini Robot Building program from 10 a.m. to noon at Chandler-Newberger. Register now.
 Chandler-Newberger Drop-in Play
Time Together is back! Our drop-in play program for ages 0-5 years at the Chandler-Newberger Center resumes on Saturday, September 21. It is perfect for preschoolers tbefore or after classes at the Chandler-Newberger Center and on days off school. Join us on Mondays from 4 p.m.- 6 p.m. or on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Call 847-448-8252 to sign up and ask about our sibling rates.
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Registration for our Fall programs in open! View all of our upcoming classes, workshops, school days off activities, and special events in our Fall Program Guide.
Register for classes on the City of Evanston website.
Our newest community center, South End, offers a host of programs this fall. Check out our South End Fall program guide.
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 Toddler Garden Club
Dates: September 23 - October 28
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Eggleston Park Farmette
Cost: $80 residents/$104 non-residents
Register
 Call for Artists: Light the Night
We're seeking proposals for solar- and battery-powered light installations. The completed art will be displayed at Talmadge Park on Jan. 25, 2025. Proposals are due Wednesday, Dec. 8. Submit your proposal at: https://bit.ly/3XAqhsE
Share your skills and teach classes
Our Parks & Recreation team invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to showcase their incredible talents. If you're a budding artist, fitness guru, cooking maestro, or tech wizard - we want you to share your unique talents with our vibrant community.
We welcome all creative proposals and ideas that are not listed. Let's transform our community spaces into lively hubs of learning and fun. Your passion could be the spark that ignites new hobbies and friendships.
Submit your program proposal today and bring your unique talents and skills to our community.
Accessibility for all
The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or complete a request form online.
Facility Locations and Phone Numbers
Chandler-Newberger Community Center: 847-448-8252
Levy Senior Center: 847-448-8250
Robert Crown Community Center: 847-448-8258
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: 847-448-8254
Ecology Center: 847-448-8256
South End Community Center: 847-859-7697
Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend,
The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Team
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