# Costume Party with the Animals at Wildwood — Park Ridge

> Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Mon, Oct 26 (+1 more date) · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Wildwood Program Center (Wildwood Nature Center), 529 Forestview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL
- Ages: Ages: 3-7 without Adult
- Price: Registration: $22/$26 (resident/non-resident)
- Organizer: Park District of Park Ridge
- Official page: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilparkridgewt.wsc/search.html?display=detail&module=AR&primarycode=5160210&search=yes
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A drop-off Halloween nature party for ages 3–7 at Park Ridge's Wildwood Nature Center. Children come in costume, learn how animals use disguise and camouflage, play camouflage games and meet the center's 'sneaky' animal residents up close. Offered on two evenings, Monday, Oct. 26 and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 6–7:30 p.m.; children attend without an adult. Register through the Park Ridge Park District.

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