# Puzzle Palooza: Family Edition — Palatine

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

- When: Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Where: Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue, Palatine, IL 60067
- Ages: All; teams of no more than 2 adults (18+) and children 12 and under
- Price: ID$30/OD$38 per team (in-district/out-of-district)
- Organizer: Palatine Park District
- Official page: https://ilpalatineweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=152199881
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A family puzzle race at Birchwood Recreation Center: each team of up to five (no more than two adults, plus children 12 and under) works a 300-piece jigsaw against the other families, and the first team to finish wins a prize pack. Only one family member needs to register for the team, and space is limited. Two hours on a Friday evening; suits children who can sit and sort pieces, roughly ages 5 and up, with younger siblings helping.

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