Special Events

The Bensenville Park District has put together some fabulous events this season! Be sure to join us on social media for event updates, fun videos, and photos!

Locations

Deer Grove Leisure Center

1000 W. Wood Street | (630) 766-7015

Fischer Farm

16W680 Grand Avenue | (630) 834-3152

White Pines Golf Club

500 W. Jefferson Street | (630) 766-0304

Bensenville Water Park

1100 W. Wood Street | (630) 766-SWIM

NEW! Adopt a Snowman

Who wants to decorate another Christmas Tree? Why not decorate a snowman that is guaranteed not to melt! Adopt and decorate your very own 4ft snowman, and your snowman will remain at Fischer Farm all December long for everyone to enjoy. Decorating begins 11/29 and the snowman will be marked with your family name. (TL)

Fischer Farm

All Ages Begins 11/29 | 699997-02 $5

Photo: DIY Network

Letters to Santa

Are you asking Santa for a special Christmas gift? Write your letter to Santa and drop it off at one of two magical locations by December 17th to ensure Santa can get it on time! Mailbox locations will be at the Deer Grove Leisure Center and White Pines. Please be sure to include a return address on your letter so that Santa can write back. (TL) DGLC, White Pines All Ages 12/01-12/17 Free

Holiday Gingerbread Contest

Build your best gingerbread house and see how it stands up against the rest of the district! Submit your builds to Lisa Semetko at lsemetko@bvilleparks.org for a chance to win a shout out on social media and a gift card! Winners chosen on December 17. (LS) At Home

All Ages 12/01-12/15 | | 615508-01 Free

Farmside Christmas

Starting December 1st and lasting throughout the month of December come to Fischer Farm to enjoy the holiday lights and decorations as you walk the grounds of the historic 1836 farm. On December 4th come enjoy ice sculptors, reindeer, holiday crafts, and then warm up around a bonfire with some hot chocolate and treats. While you are there you can get a photo with Santa all while listening to some festive music to get in the holiday spirit! Don’t miss the tree lighting at 5pm. Registration begins Nov. 9. (TL) Fischer Farm All Ages Sa, 12/04, 3:00-7:00P | 616015-01 Pre-register $5 for children 3-17 or $7 day of event

Catch Santa as he parades through the town in a lighted mobile workshop! Santa will be making personal house visits this holiday season. Your visit time will be arranged by the park district 1 week prior to the event. While the visits will be brief, everyone will leave with a special treat and share their gift list for the holiday season. Registration begins Nov. 9, sign-up early as space is limited max: 20 houses per date. Bensenville residents only. $10 per child | $35 per family. (TL)

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy a holiday breakfast featuring an appearance by good ol’ St. Nick. Children are able to visit and have a photo taken with Santa, and join in holiday craft activities. Our buffet will feature traditional breakfast selections, and special kid friendly favorites. Space is limited; reservations are required at (630) 766-0304 ext. 2. Registration ends 12/8. White Pines Golf Club All Ages Sa, 12/11 & Su, 12/12 | 10:00A-1:00P Adults: $25, Ages 3-17: $15, Ages 2 and under: free

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Day/Date Time Location

Activity # M, 12/06 5:00-8:00P Everything South of Jefferson/3rd Ave. Minus White Pines Subdivision 615507-01 W, 12/08 5:00-8:00P North of Jefferson and South of Green Street 615507-02 Tu, 12/14 5:00-8:00P Everything North of Green Street 615507-03 Th, 12/16 5:00-8:00P White Pines Subdivision and all Unincorporated Bensenville 615507-04

Sweetheart Ball

Have a sweet time at this year’s candy-themed Sweetheart Ball. Enjoy a decadent evening which includes a delicious dinner (choice of chicken fingers, chicken breast, or vegetarian pasta), dancing, entertainment, and a magnificent sweets table. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by Feb. 9. (TL) White Pines Golf Club

All Ages Sa, 02/12 | 6:00-9:00P | 715009-01 $22 | $27

Come out to the farm to search for some lucky clovers! Irish folklore is packed with tales of fortune and good luck for those who find rare four leaf clovers. Are you feeling lucky? (LS) Fischer Farm

Ages 2-4 - 10:30-11:15A Ages 5-7 - 11:45A-12:30P Sa, 03/12 | 715010-01 $5

E-Recycling & Document Shred Event

We will be doing our 2nd annual E-Recycling and Shredding event. Shredding will be free to residents for the first banker’s box and $5 residents/ $8 non-residents per standard banker’s boxes or paper bags after that. You can shred your sensitive documents containing personal information, such as medical history forms, bank statements, personal files, and retired tax forms. Paper documents will be shredded on-site. We will also be collecting electronics for recycling just $5 to drop off as many electronics as you would like. Please check our flyer and website closer to the start of the event for approved items to be recycled. (TL) Water Park Parking Lot All Ages Sa, 03/19 | 8:30-11:00A See Description

Clover Hunt Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt

The Easter Eggstravaganza & Egg Hunt is back!!! Hop over to our annual Easter egg hunt that starts promptly at 10:00A with a new age group running every 10 Minutes. There will be hundreds of candy-filled eggs scattered across Varble Park Hill, waiting for you to collect. Don’t forget to bring a container/bag to hold your eggs. As soon as you are done with the egg hunt, be sure to bring your whole family into the DGLC for games, crafts, inflatables and photos with the Easter Bunny. (TL) Varble Park Hill, DGLC Ages 3 & under - 10:00A Ages 4-6 - 10:10A Ages 6-7 - 10:20A Ages 8-9 - 10:30A Ages 10+ - 10:40A Sa, 04/09 Free