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Cary Park District Offers Winter Break Activities for Kids
As the holidays approach families are looking for fun and engaging activities for their kids during winter break.

As the holidays approach families are looking for fun and engaging activities for their kids during winter break. The Cary Park District has developed unique opportunities to keep kid’s minds alert and hands active when there is a day off from school. To register for any of the programs listed below visit the Community Center at 255 Briargate Road in Cary or register online at carypark.com. For more information call 847.639.6100 or visit carypark.com. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Ice Skating
Start and end your day at the Community Center making friends, playing games, and having a great time. In between, lace up those skates and hit the ice at the Crystal Ice House in Crystal Lake. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.
Day/Date: Monday, December 21
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (bus leaves for Crystal Ice House at 10:30 am)
Fee: $39 for the first child; $35 for each additional child in the family
Rollerskating
It’s rollerskating time! Begin and end your day at the Community Center with seasonal activities. In between we’ll roll the morning away at Xtreme Wheels in Crystal Lake. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.
Day/Date: Tuesday, December 22
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (bus leaves for Xtreme Wheels at 9:30 am)
Fee: $39 for the first child; $35 for each additional child in the family
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Marshmallow Madness
It’s marshmallow madness time! Enjoy seasonal crafts, games, movies, and more at the Community Center. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.
Day/Date: Wednesday, December 23
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fee: $35 for the first child; $30 for each additional child in the family
Sledding & Outdoor Fun
Bundle up and sled down the hill at Lions Park, plus enjoy other seasonal activities at the Community Center. Please bring sled(s), proper outdoor attire, a sack lunch, and drink. Activities will be held at the Community Center and Lions Park. If the weather is not suitable for sledding, other activities will be planned at the Community Center.
Day/Date: Monday, December 28
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fee: $35 for the first child; $30 for each additional child in the family
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Bowling & Laser Tag
Start and end your day at the Community Center with games, movies, and more. In between enjoy bowling and laser tag at Brunzwick Zone in Algonquin. Please bring a sack lunch and drink.
Day/Date: Tuesday, December 29
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm (bus leaves for Brunzwick Zone at 11:00 am)
Fee: $39 for the first child; $35 for each additional child in the family
New Year’s Pizza Party!
Let the countdown to the New Year begin with a pizza party and other activities at the Community Center. Lunch will be provided. Activities will be held at the Community Center.
Day/Date: Wednesday, December 30
Time: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fee: $35 for the first child; $30 for each additional child in the family.