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Early Childhood Activities

Explore a range of unique mediums in intergenerational one-day and series classes.

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Resident: Aug 1 | Non-Resident: Aug 8

Winter Registration

Resident: Dec 5 | Non-Resident: Dec 12

Bake, Decorate, and Celebrate!

Bake, Decorate, and Celebrate! Dec 6 Activity
Bake, Decorate, and Celebrate! Dec 6
  • Andersen Center
  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 35.00 / session

Intro to Early Sports

Introduction to Basketball/Soccer October 11-November 8 Activity
Introduction to Basketball/Soccer October 11-November 8
  • CRC - Gym Court 1 West
  • Sunday, October 11, 2026
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: Adrianna Eaton
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez; 708-725-3135; Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org
$ 53.00 / session
Introduction to Basketball/Soccer November 15-December 13 Activity
Introduction to Basketball/Soccer November 15-December 13
  • CRC - Gym Court 1 West
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Instructor: Adrianna Eaton
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez; 708-725-3135; Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org
$ 53.00 / session

Let's Play Together: Silly Block Party Games Come Alive!

Let's Play Together: Nov 15 Activity
Let's Play Together: Nov 15
  • CRC - Community Center North 104
  • Sunday, November 15, 2026
  • 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 67.00 / session
Let's Play Together: Dec 6 Activity
Let's Play Together: Dec 6
  • CRC - Community Center North 104
  • Sunday, December 6, 2026
  • 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 67.00 / session

Messy Art for Tiny Hands

Messy Art for Tiny Hands Nov 18 Activity
Messy Art for Tiny Hands Nov 18
  • Barrie Community Center North Room
  • Wednesday, November 18, 2026
  • 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 30.00 / session

Mon-Yay Fundays

Mon-Yay Fundays Dec 7 Activity
Mon-Yay Fundays Dec 7
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Monday, December 7, 2026
  • 8:45 am – 9:30 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 39.00 / session

Nature Classes at Austin Gardens

Busy Bees and Butterflies Nov 3-Nov 19 Activity
Busy Bees and Butterflies Nov 3-Nov 19
  • Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 127.00 / session
Busy Bees and Butterflies Dec 1-Dec 15 Activity
Busy Bees and Butterflies Dec 1-Dec 15
  • Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 10:30 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 127.00 / session
Toddler Mix & Play Fun! Dec 1-Dec 15 Activity
Toddler Mix & Play Fun! Dec 1-Dec 15
  • Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 91.00 / session

New Year's Sparkle Party

New Year's Eve Sparkle Party  December 31---Additional Guest Activity
New Year's Eve Sparkle Party December 31---Additional Guest
  • Stevenson Community Center Upper Level
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / session
New Year's Sparkle Party Dec 31 Activity
New Year's Sparkle Party Dec 31
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Thursday, December 31, 2026
  • 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 29.00 / session

Pjs with the Grinch

Pjs with the Grinch --Additional Guest Activity
Pjs with the Grinch --Additional Guest
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Friday, December 18, 2026
  • 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / session
Pjs with the Grinch Dec 18 Activity
Pjs with the Grinch Dec 18
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Friday, December 18, 2026
  • 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session

School's Out: Preschool Age

School's Out: Preschool Nov 25 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Nov 25
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Wednesday, November 25, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 21 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 21
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Monday, December 21, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 22 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 22
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Tuesday, December 22, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 23 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 23
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Wednesday, December 23, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 28 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 28
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Monday, December 28, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 29 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 29
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Tuesday, December 29, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session
School's Out: Preschool Dec 30 Activity
School's Out: Preschool Dec 30
  • Carroll Community Center North Room
  • Wednesday, December 30, 2026
  • 8:30 am – 11:45 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 40.00 / session

Sing, Paint & Play Español for Little Ones

Sing, Paint & Play Español for Little Ones  Nov 2-16 Activity
Sing, Paint & Play Español for Little Ones Nov 2-16
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Monday, November 2, 2026
  • 9:30 am – 10:15 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 30.00 / session

Slice, Dice, and Eat!

Slice, Dice, and Eat! Nov 21 Activity
Slice, Dice, and Eat! Nov 21
  • Andersen Center
  • Saturday, November 21, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 9:50 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 37.00 / session
Slice, Dice, and Eat! Dec 19 Activity
Slice, Dice, and Eat! Dec 19
  • Andersen Center
  • Saturday, December 19, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 9:50 am
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 37.00 / session

Stevenson Center

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday) Activity
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Thursday)
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Thursday, October 1, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday) Activity
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Friday)
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Friday, October 2, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday) Activity
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Saturday)
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Saturday, October 3, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday) Activity
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Tuesday, October 6, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / drop-in
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday) Activity
Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 13.00 / drop-in

Sweet Treats Galore

Sweet Treats Galore Nov 16 Activity
Sweet Treats Galore Nov 16
  • Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground
  • Monday, November 16, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 92.00 / session

Tot Obstacle Course

Tot Obstacle Course Nov 7 Activity
Tot Obstacle Course Nov 7
  • Stevenson Community Center Upper Level
  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 35.00 / session

Totally Messy Thursdays

Totally Messy Thursdays Nov 12 Activity
Totally Messy Thursdays Nov 12
  • CRC - Multipurpose Room 125
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 38.00 / session
Totally Messy Thursdays Dec 10 Activity
Totally Messy Thursdays Dec 10
  • CRC - Multipurpose Room 125
  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026
  • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • Resource Person: Pilar Martinez: Pilar.Martinez@pdop.org; 708-725-3135
$ 38.00 / session