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The Barrington Park District seeks to enhance the quality of life and the environment; to acquire, conserve, and protect natural resources; and to provide health and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities in our community.

11/03/2026

💚🎄 Have you signed up your child, grandchild, friend, or neighbor to be GRINCHED yet?! 👀

Nothing says holiday cheer quite like sending a sneaky green troublemaker to someone else's front yard! 😂🥚

💚 Two dozen green eggs, one BIG surprise, and a whole lot of Grinchy fun!

🚨 Register by November 30! Available to 60010 residents only.
🔎 Activity #305834. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

Because sometimes the best holiday gift is a little mischief! 💚🎁

11/02/2026

🏗️🎨 LAST CHANCE TO JOIN YOUNG ARCHITECTS! 🏡✨

Does your child love building, designing, and turning big ideas into amazing creations? Our NEW Young Architects class is back for its FINAL session of Winter/Spring!

Offered through Aneta Art Classes – School of Art & Design, this hands-on class lets young designers explore the exciting worlds of architecture and interior design!

🏠 Design miniature rooms and creative spaces
📐 Build models and bring ideas to life
🎨 Explore architecture and interior design
💡 Solve creative challenges while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Whether your child dreams of becoming an architect or simply loves to build and create, this class is a great way to let their imagination shine!

📅 Tuesdays | December 1 – February 23
⏰ 5:00 – 6:00pm
📍 Location: Aneta Art Classes – School of Art & Design, Schaumburg (off-site)

🚨 This is the LAST session being offered for Winter/Spring! Don't miss your chance to get your young designer involved!

✨ Big ideas start with little builders. Let's see what they can create! 🏗️💕

🔎 Activity #305245. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

10/31/2026

🎨💥 Lights, Camera, COMICS! 🎬🦸‍♂️

What if YOUR comic book came to life as a movie?! 🤩

Join us for our Comic Book Movie Making Experience, where young artists become comic book creators, storytellers, AND movie makers!

With the help of Do Art Productions, kids will:
✏️ Create their own unique comic book characters
📖 Draw their characters into an exciting story
🎤 Record voices and sound effects to bring their story to life
🎬 Watch their creation become a real comic book movie posted on YouTube for everyone to enjoy!

The best part? YOU help create the movie from start to finish! No experience needed, just a big imagination and a love for creativity!

🦸 Ages: 6 – 14 years
📅 Tuesday, December 1
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00pm

✨ From the drawing board to the big screen (well, YouTube 😉), this is one creative adventure your young artist won't want to miss!

Register today and let their imagination take the spotlight! 🌟
🔎 Activity #305150. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

10/30/2026

🏀🏐🏓 November is Almost Here… and That Means OPEN PLAY is Almost Back! 🎉

The weather may be cooling down, but the fun is heating up indoors! We're getting ready to kick off another season of Open Play at the Barrington Park District, beginning in November!

Whether you're looking to shoot some hoops, bump and spike, or enjoy a friendly pickleball match, we've got something for everyone!

🏀 BASKETBALL | Fridays
• 4:00–6:00pm | Ages 13 & under with an adult (16+)
• 6:00–8:00pm | Ages 14+

🏐 VOLLEYBALL | Mondays
• 7:00–8:00pm

🏓 INDOOR PICKLEBALL | Mondays & Wednesdays
• Mondays | 8:30am–2:00pm
• Wednesdays | 8:30am–2:00pm & 6:30–8:30pm

📅 Season: November–March

📍 Location: F&RC Gymnasiums

💲 Drop-In Fee: $5/$6 per person

⭐ FREE with select Fitness Center memberships!

No need to wait for warmer weather to get moving! Grab your friends, bring your family, and make Open Play part of your weekly routine!

📌 All participants must register at the front desk before playing. Hours and availability are subject to change.

📞 Questions? Call (847) 381-0687.

Who's ready to play? 🙌

10/30/2026

✨🧵 Sew Your Way Into the New Year! 👗🎉

Why shop for the perfect New Year's Eve dress when you can MAKE YOUR OWN? 💖

Join EV Sewing for our Sew a New Year's Eve Dress Workshop, where young designers will get creative and sew their very own custom dress that's perfect for ringing in the New Year or dressing up for any special occasion!

🪡 No sewing experience? No problem! Beginners are welcome, and all materials and sewing machines are provided. Just bring your creativity!

✨ Workshop Details:
👗 Ages: 6 – 13 years
📅 Monday, December 28
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00pm

🚨 Only 10 spots available! Don't wait to reserve your young designer's seat!

Let's stitch together something special and start the New Year in style! 🎊💕

🔎 Activity #305181. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

10/29/2026

🤖💻 THE FUTURE IS HERE... AND YOUR KIDS CAN LEARN TO CODE IT! 🚀✨

Does your child love computers, technology or figuring out how things work? Our AI Coding for Kids class is the perfect opportunity to explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence!

From creating interactive projects to discovering how computers make decisions, this hands-on class introduces young tech enthusiasts to the fascinating world of AI through creativity, coding and FUN! 🙌

🤖 WHAT WILL KIDS LEARN?
💻 CODE using MIT's Scratch and AI tools!
🧠 DISCOVER how Artificial Intelligence works in everyday life!
⚙️ EXPLORE how computers recognize patterns and make decisions!
🚀 CREATE and train simple AI models through exciting, hands-on projects!

✨ BUILD problem-solving skills and confidence with technology!

🌟 AI Coding for Kids | Ages 9 - 14

📅 Mondays | November 16 – December 14
⏰ 7:00 - 7:50 PM

🔎 Activity #305108. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

💡 Good to know: This beginner-friendly AI course is best suited for kids who are comfortable using computers and already have some experience with Scratch coding concepts.

🤖 Give your future innovator a head start! From coding and creativity to exploring the technology shaping our world, this class is packed with opportunities to learn something NEW!

10/29/2026

🎅🎄 Santa Claus is Coming to Dinner! 🍽️✨

Have your little ones been making their Christmas wish lists? Here's their chance to share them with the big guy himself! ❤️

Join us for Dinner with Santa at the Barrington Park District! Enjoy a delicious catered dinner, a personal visit with Santa, and a festive evening filled with holiday cheer and magical memories! 🎁

🎄 Event Details:
📅 Friday, December 4
⏰ 6:30 – 7:45pm

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome with an adult!

Ages 1 & up: $16/$21 per person
👶 Under 1 year: FREE!

🎟️ Pre-registration is REQUIRED! Every person attending must be registered, including infants. All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

🚨 Registration Deadline: November 23 (spaces permitting)
🔎 Activity #305818. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

Don't wait until Santa's sleigh is full! 🎅 Space is limited, so register early and make this a Christmas memory your family will cherish! ❤️🎄

10/28/2026

🌙✨ Holiday Bedtime Stories with Mrs. Claus! 🎄🎅

Grab your favorite teddy bear, snuggle into your coziest jammies, and get ready for a magical evening of Christmas fun! ❤️

Join Mrs. Claus for festive bedtime stories by the fireplace, complete with milk and cookies! 🍪🥛 And who knows… Santa might even stop by with a small present for each child! 🎁

🧸 Ages: 0 – 7 years with an adult

📅 Choose your session:

Tuesday, December 8
5:30 – 6:45pm 🚨 4 spots left 🚨
7:15 – 8:30pm

Thursday, December 10
5:30 – 6:45pm 🚨 6 spots left 🚨
7:15 – 8:30pm

📍 F&RC – John Sullivan A
⏰ Registration Deadline: November 27 (spaces permitting)
🔎 Activity #305821. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

✨ Don't miss this cozy holiday tradition! Space is limited, so register early and make some magical Christmas memories with your little one! 🎄❤️

10/28/2026

In this exciting, hands-on STEM class, kids will:

🧱 BUILD a different LEGO robotics project each week!
💻 CODE their creations and watch them come to life!
⚙️ EXPLORE robotics, engineering and problem-solving through fun challenges!
🚀 CREATE while developing confidence, teamwork and critical thinking skills!

✨ NEW to robotics? No problem! Students are placed based on their skill and experience, making this a great class for beginners AND returning students ready for their next challenge!

🤖 LEGO Robotics Academy
📅 Mondays | November 16 – December 14
⏰ 6:00 – 6:50pm
👧 Ages 6 – 14

💡 Basic computer knowledge is recommended.

🚨 JUST 6 SPOTS REMAINING! 🚨

Don't let your future engineer miss out on this opportunity to BUILD, CODE and CREATE! With only a handful of openings left, now's the time to grab a spot!

🔎 Activity #305105. To register visit the tinyurl link in our bio, click "Activity Search", scroll down and enter the activity code in the "Activity Number" box on the left hand side.

10/28/2026

🚒🔥 A FIRED-UP DAY OF FUN AT PRESCHOOL! 🔥🚒

Our preschoolers had a very special visit from the Barrington Fire Department last week, and we had SO much fun learning all about fire safety! 👩‍🚒❤️

We kicked things off with a game of "Hot or Not?" where we learned which things are too hot to touch, like an oven, and which things are safe and cool, like ice cubes! 🧊🔥

We also learned an important bedtime safety tip: "Close Before You Doze!" 🚪😴 Our little learners discovered why it's so important to close their bedroom doors before going to sleep.

One of the highlights was watching a firefighter put on all her gear! We learned that even though firefighters might look and sound a little different when they're dressed in their equipment, they're our friends and they're here to HELP us! ❤️

And of course, we couldn't forget the FIRE TRUCK! 🚒 Our preschoolers got an up-close look at the truck, explored its equipment and learned how all those special tools help firefighters do their jobs!

A HUGE THANK YOU to the Barrington Fire Department for taking the time to visit our preschool, teach us valuable safety lessons and make learning so much FUN! We loved every minute of it! 👏🚒❤️

Address

235 Lions Drive
Barrington, IL
60010

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

(847) 381-0687

Website

http://www.barringtonparkdistrict.org/, http://tinyurl.com/bpd-registrations

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