It is a BOO-tiful day to celebrate Halloween! 👻🎃🍬 Don't miss out on our free Halloween Happening event today at the Naperville Riverwalk's Grand Pavilion! Halloween Happening is presented by @WoodyBuickGMC.

This month's Commissioner Spotlight shines on Rich Janor! Get to know Rich and some of his favorite things about Naperville! 🥤 Enjoys a Slurpee from 7-Eleven 🚴 Likes riding his bike on the Prairie Path 🏞️ His favorite Naperville landmark is the Riverwalk ⚾ Encourages residents to catch a baseball game at a local park 🎄 Has a tradition of putting together a massive Christmas light display To learn more about Rich and our other Commissioners, visit our website!

Registration for Santa's Workshop visits and Santa's Hotline phone calls is open! Make sure your stockings are hung by the chimney with care and make your plans to speak with Santa! anc.apm.activecommunities.co…

Registration for Santa’s Naperville Workshop is today, October 20 at noon! 🎅 Families and individuals with special needs are encouraged to register for any of the available times throughout the season. During the registration process, please designate if you need additional accommodations or reach out directly to the Volunteer & Events Manager, Becca Oster, at [email protected]. For more information on the event and to register, please visit napervilleparks.org/santaswo….

No tricks, just tunes! 🎃🎶 Celebrate Halloween with some eerie melodies from the Millennium "SCARE-illon!" Stop by Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m. for a Halloween concert, Carillon style!

Help us shape the future of our active adult programs by taking our brief survey! If you are 50+ we want to know what helps you stay active, connected and engaged in our community so we can assess our offerings and provide the kinds of programs that our residents seek. We appreciate your input! fs10.formsite.com/aQmxEa/5xd…

You've made some beautiful jack-o-lanterns for Halloween 🎃, but what are you going to do once the trick-or-treating is over? Bring them to our Pumpkin Smash event at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9:00 am - noon to compost them and responsibly dispose of all your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns!

The weather is getting colder, but the doesn't mean the fun has to end! Naperville Youth Soccer is taking the fun indoors during the fall and winter! Your child can continue their soccer season or try the sport out for the first time in this fun and supportive environment! Learn more and register today: anc.apm.activecommunities.co…

Our @ToysForTots_USA drive is underway! We are asking the community to please donate new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls ages 0-12. Donation boxes are at these Park District locations: - Administration Building (320 Jackson Ave.) - Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (305 Jackson Ave.) - Central Maintenance Facility (427 W. Martin Ave.) - Fort Hill Activity Center (20 Fort Hill Dr.) - Knoch Knolls Nature Center (320 Knoch Knolls Rd.) - Springbrook Golf Course (2220 W 83rd St.)

Congratulations to Max's Mission on being named a Best of the Best Winner in the Partnership category by the Illinois Association of Park Districts! You can see our partnership with Max's Mission on display at the Rothermel Family Skate Facility though the murals that add beauty to the park, showcase the diversity and creativity of the skate community, and serve as a message of hope.

At the October 8 Park Board meeting, Naperville Park District recognized the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association in celebration of its 50th anniversary! Founded in 1976 by four park districts, including Naperville Park District, WDSRA has grown to serve nine park districts, providing recreational opportunities and inclusion services for individuals with special needs of all ages. Congratulations to WDSRA on 50 years of making recreation accessible to all!

COSTUME ROLL CALL! 🎃 Superhero? 🦸 Princess? 👸Ghost? 👻 Police Officer?👮‍♀️ Tell us in the comments what your little trick-or-treaters are dressing up as this Halloween! Then show off those costumes at Halloween Happening presented by @WoodyBuickGMC on Oct. 25 at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion from 1:00 - 4:00 pm! Be sure to check out our website for costume guidelines and more: napervilleparks.org/hallowee…

Prescribed burns are conducted by trained and certified professionals and only when conditions are appropriate, taking into account wind speed, wind direction and precipitation. The Park District also obtains required permits from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Naperville Fire Department. Learn more about the process at napervilleparks.org/prescrib….

The annual Community Job Fair, hosted by Naperville Park District and Kids Matter is intended for variety of job seekers, from high school students (ages 15 and up) seeking summer jobs to senior adults! Come to Fort Hill Activity Center Saturday, January 2 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm for opportunities to network with local organizations, small businesses, and larger corporations in attendance. There will be lots of opportunities to network. Don't miss out!

Gear up for the winter sports season at Dicks! Shop in store at the Naperville Dick's Sporting Goods from October 9 - 12 and enjoy this 20% off coupon! cmm.dickssportinggoods.com/c…

Halloween is just around the corner and the park district is brining back the Millennium Carillon's SCARE-illon concert in time for Halloween! Come to Rotary Hill on Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 pm to enjoy classic Halloween music and ghostly good fun!

Whether you want to extend the soccer season or your child is looking to try a new sport, Naperville Youth Soccer's Indoor fall & winter leagues are the perfect way to do just that! ⚽ Games are on Saturdays at the Naperville Yard Sports Complex. ⚽ Pre K and K teams will have a practice the first week of the season. ⚽ Grades 1-6 are games only. Full team and individual spots are still available! Register today: anc.apm.activecommunities.co…

Grab your friends, a blanket and your favorite movie snack for our last Night at the Movies of the year!

Looking to host your party or event in our parks? We are now taking requests for rentals for the winter season (January 1 - March 31, 2027). Visit our website and fill out the online pavilion rental form: napervilleparks.org/pavilion…

The best way to support your player? Set a positive example from the sidelines! 👏 Encourage effort 😀 Respect officials and coaches 📣Cheer positively Remember—it’s about the players. Help us keep Park District athletics positive and fun for everyone: napervilleparks.org/sportsma…