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Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-news featuring information about Halloween events, play time, school days off programs, 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.
Evanston is hosting several Halloween-related activities. Whether your child likes scary stuff or prefers friendly monsters, we offer event for every age and fear tolerance. Check out upcoming activities below.
 Zombie Scramble: October 19
The goal of the Zombie Scramble is for you and your team members to finish the race with all of your "lives" intact by outrunning and outwitting the Zombie. Your "lives" are represented by flags hanging off of a flag football belt you will wear. Throughout the course, Zombies will be attempting to grab your flag as you attempt to avoid them. If you lose all of your flags you become "infected" and complete the race as an "infected" person. Rather not be chased by "zombie" but be a "zombie"? We are looking for zombie volunteers.
Date: Saturday, October 19
Hours: Begins at 5 p.m.
Location: Ladd Arboretum
Registration is closed. If you're registered, please arrive in advance of your designated time slot.
 Trunk or Treat: October 25
Join us at Robert Crown for Trunk or Treat, a free event that invites all ages to collect treats from Halloween-themed vehicles. The event also features face painting and music.
Date: Friday, October 25
Hours: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Cost: Free
 Family Pumpkin Carving: October 25
Looking for a fun, Halloween-themed night out with the family? Bring your creativity and we’ll supply the pumpkin! Carving tools and templates are provided but feel free to bring your own. Please register one person per family. Each family will receive a pumpkin to carve. If you would like additional pumpkins, register an additional family member.
Date: Friday, October 25
Hours: 6 p.m.
Location: Chandler-Newberger Center
Cost: $35 residents/$45 non-residents
Register
 Nightmare on Foster Street: October 25
Nightmare on Foster is the best haunted house in town! Join us for a night of candy, fun, spooks, and scares.
Date: Friday, October 25
Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Cost: $5
Register
 Bug-a-Boo: October 26
Our annual Halloween event will highlight the creatures that call Evanston home. Learn fun facts and amazing adaptations of animals that live right here in Evanston. You’ll meet these characters outside as you travel around Lovelace Park. Then enjoy s'mores around the campfire and Halloween-themed games. After your adventure, we’ll send you on your way with a fun craft to do at home.
Date: Saturday, October 26
Hours: Start time varies (4:30-7pm)
Location: Lovelace Park
Cost: $7 residents/$10 non-residents
Register
 Halloween Public Skate: October 26
Ghouls on ice! Show up in costume for our Halloween Public Skate on Oct. 26 from 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 26
Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Cost: $6 (includes free skate rentals)
 Art Swap: October 19
Bring up to 4 pieces of art labeled with your name and email. It will be included in the art swap. You'll get to choose someone else's art during the swap. The event is free but registration is required.
Date: Saturday, October 19
Hours: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Noyes Gallery
Registration
 Community Acupuncture: October 24
Looking for a way to jump start your detox? Need help managing stress, trauma, or sleep issues? Sign up for Community Acupuncture sessions. Learn the history of acupuncture and experience the benefits for yourself.
Date: Thursday, October 24
Hours: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Cost: $11 residents/$31 non-residents
Register
 Until the Flood: October 26 - November 10
Pulitzer Prize playwright finalist Dael Orlandersmith explores the social uprising in Ferguson, Missouri, following the police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in 2014.
Date: Saturdays and Sundays, October 26 - November 10
Hours: Saturdays, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m.
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre at Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Cost: $32
Get tickets
 Advocacy & Fraud Prevention for Seniors: October 30
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 30
Hours: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Evanston Civic Center, Room 2404
Cost: Free
 Dia de los Muertos: November 3
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at the Levy Center. This event features a performance from the Trabuco Salsa Band, art stations to make ofrendas, and other crafts.
Date: Sunday, November 3
Hours: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Levy Senior Center
Cost: Free
 Nature Excursions with Boat: November 5
Hop on the Bus for Outdoor Access & Teaching! Join BOAT and Ecology Center staff for a nature excursion to Illinois public lands. We have partnered with BOAT and U.S. Forest Service to provide these excursions free of charge. Meals and snacks are provided on the trip.
Date: Tuesday, November 5
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ages: 13 - 17
Cost: Free (meals and snacks provided)
Register
 Family Trivia Night: November 15
Challenge your brain to a night of family trivia! Enjoy pizza with friends and family while answering questions for all ages. The top teams will win prizes. Limit 6 people per team. Register one person per team.
Date: Friday, November 15
Hours: 6 p.m.
Cost: $50 R/$65 NR
Register
The Evanston Parks & Recreation team attended the National Recreation and Park Association Conference last week to keep up to date with the latest innovations benefiting communities across the country. We're always looking for ways to improve, expand or develop programs and events that make our Parks & Rec services among the best in the US!
 Critter Visit and Play
Kids love animals and animals love kids! Bring them together at our Ecology Critter Visit & Play at South End Community Center. For information, call (847) 448-8256.
 Let's Play: Drop-in Play at South End Center
South End Community Center is now offering Let's Play Drop In on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., as well as Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Cost is $15 per child for residents and $10 for each additional child. Cost is $20 for non-residents and $15 for each additional child.
 Time Together Open Play: Birth to 5 Years
An open-play program is perfect for ages birth through 5 years with a parent or caregiver. Our spaces are full of climbing equipment, blocks, soft mats, puzzles and a book nook. Time Together is the perfect place to bring preschoolers on no-school days and to play with little ones while older siblings are in school. Drop-in fee is $12 per child or buy a 10-visit punch pass for $100.
 Ecology Birthday Parties
Interested in a unique theme for your child's birthday party? Check out our nature-themed parties at South End Community Center. For information, call (847) 448-8256.
 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.
 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.
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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.
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 RC Edge LTS Hockey Class
This class is designed to teach fundamental hockey skills in both skating and stick/puck work, based on USA Hockey & LTS USA, to new participants of the sport. Register now.
 Frets Away
Find your musical community and develop your skills with fun, folk-style, adult and group classes for all levels. We offer classes at Robert Crown and Chandler-Newberger through the fall season. Register now.
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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