# Elf in Training Workshop — Park Ridge

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

- When: Tue, Dec 1 · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge, IL
- Ages: Ages: 5-9
- Price: Registration: $30/$40 (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=5151219&search=yes
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Children ages 5–9 learn what life is like at the North Pole workshop and how to care for reindeer at this one-hour evening workshop at the Maine Park Leisure Center. They make reindeer food, a holiday ornament and a hand-crafted card, mix special elf slime, and finish with hot cocoa with their elf friends. Every participant earns an Official Elf Certificate. Registration required.

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