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Summer Spectrum has arrived! 

H20 Nights  •  Fridays- March 28 & April 18  •  7:30–10:00p  •  Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center  •  $26

Ages 11–14 (Grades 6–8)

Make a splash at our middle school pool parties! Bring your friends for a fun-filled Friday night at the Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center. Participants will enjoy pizza and soft drinks before heading to the lap pool for lots of aquatic fun – including our awesome Wibit inflatables!

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Floating Egg Hunt  •  Saturday, April 5  • Two Groups: 1:00–2:30p & 3:00–4:30p • Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center

Join us at Prairie Lakes EGGquatic Center for our Floating Egg Hunt event! In the pool, there will be hundreds of eggs to find and collect, just make sure to bring your own basket. Guests are welcomed to stay and swim afterwards until their group time slot is over. The egg hunt begins promptly at the times listed so please arrive early for check-in!

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Fairy Fest • Saturday, April 5 • Noon–1:30p • Arndt Park Fieldhouse

Legend says that once a year, at a cozy cottage in the heart of the enchanted forest, all the fairies in the land gather for a magical celebration. Put on your fairy wings and let your imagination take flight as you join us for this enchanting adventure! Participants will create charming crafts, play festive fairy games, and enjoy a special sweet treat.

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Earth Day  • Saturday, April 26 • 11:00a–2:00p • Arndt Park Fieldhouse • FREE

Join us for our annual Earth Day celebration! Participants will enjoy crafts, games, giveaways, and entertainment, all while learning about the importance of making our planet a cleaner and safer place to live.

 

 

Picklepalooza • Saturday, May 10 • 9:00a Start Time • Chippewa Courts • $60 Team

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts, whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, get ready to show your skills at our new spring pickleball tournament. Tournament will take place at Chippewa courts, with a full day of competitive, fun pickleball action. Awards will be given to the top finishers in each division. One registration counts as a team of 2!

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DPCCB • Sunday, May 18 • 3:00p Concert • Prairie Lakes Theater • $12

A Des Plaines tradition for over 35 years, the Community Concert Band has a vast repertoire that includes classics, great Sousa marches, contemporary concert band standards, the latest pop favorites, and movie scores. The band is actively seeking members for most sections. For more information about joining the band, rehearsals, and performances, please email Al Legutki at al.legutki@gmail.com. Directed by: Dr. Al Legutki, Band Director

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AiM Spring Showcase • Friday & Saturday- May 23 & 24 • Three Shows! • Prairie Lakes Theater • $12

Friday, May 23 6:30p  •  Saturday, May 24 2:30p & 6:30p

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Kiwanis Cup •  Saturday- May 31 • Lake Park • FREE

Calling all students, grades K–8, to join us for the fourth annual KIWANIS CUP. Compete alongside your classmates to race against challengers from other local schools. Race distance is approximately 1 mile around beautiful Lake Opeka.

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Family Day at Lake Park •  Saturday- May 31 • 9:00a–noon • Lake Park • FREE

• Fun Family Activities

• Golf and Foot Golf on the 18-hole course

• Paddle boats and kayaks

• Live entertainment

• Inflatables for kids

• Touch A Truck

• Plenty of delicious food!

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Game Night Annual Dance Recital •  Saturday- June 7 & 8 • Prairie Lakes Theater • Three Different Shows 

A Show: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8, 11:30a

B Show: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8, 2:30p

C Show: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8, 5:30p

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