Fall 2025 Play Book

SPECIAL EVENTS

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Oswego Holiday Express Join us for a beloved holiday tradition! Dress in your coziest pajamas and warmest clothes, and embark on a magical journey to the top of the world. Mrs. Claus will welcome you, you’ll savor hot cocoa from the Vil lage Grind, and you’ll have the chance to meet Santa! Registration is required for all participants, from Grandma to the baby. Holiday shuttles depart every 20 minutes during your registered session. Please note, there are no refunds for the event after December 1. Wheelchair-accessible shuttles are available only on

Friday evenings. (ZD) All Ages ● South Point 29978 Dec 12

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Kids Triathlon Kids are filled with the energy to swim, bike, and run to the finish line. Coordinated in partnership with the School District’s Physical Education teachers, 3rd through 8th graders compete in this non-continuously timed event consisting of a 100m swim, a 3 mile bike ride, and a ½ mile run (7/8 graders will run 1 mile). While awards are given to the fastest in each division, the real winners are all the spirited students who bolt from the start and head towards every finish. Everyone receives a t-shirt and finisher medal. Park District athletic events are non-refundable. Registration deadline is September 16. (ZD) September 2-16: $30 Team (Grades 3-6) Through September 1: $75 September 2-16: $90 Gobbler Hobbler 10K & Mashed Potato Mile Since 1985, celebrate Fall with a scenic 10K run down the Fox River and through beautiful downtown Oswego! The chip-timed course begins and ends at Fox Chase Elementary School. Runners registered by 10/30 are guaranteed a hooded sweatshirt. Athletes are invited to enjoy Gobbler Hobbler’s famous compli mentary walking pancakes after the run. There are no Register online at bit.ly/kidstri25 Sunday, September 28 ● 9:00am Individual (Grades 3-8) Through September 1: $25

Saw Wee Kee Fall Showdown Test your skills on the park you know best. Bikers will compete to see who can have the fastest course times. This event is for experienced riders. Bikers will choose a wave time between 9:00am-1:00pm. During their one hour slot, bikers will compete once in two different courses. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers on each course and by overall time. Race entry includes a t-shirt and a bib-timed entry. Spots are limited. All participants registered by September 2nd are guaran teed a shirt. (ZD) Register online at bit.ly/swkshow25 Saturday, September 14 ● 9:00am Saw Wee Kee Trail Run Series Take on the challenge of the Oswegoland Park District’s trail run series at Saw Wee Kee Park! This natural course winds through soft paths with plenty of twists, turns, and elevation changes, making for a thrilling run whether you’re navigating muddy conditions or dashing through fields of wildflowers. Runners are timed using bibs and start at staggered intervals. Each race in the series offers a unique course, seasonal swag, and a different piece of a col lectible medal. Complete all four runs in 2025 to finish the medal. (ZD) Register online at bit.ly/swkseries25 Age: 12 & up ● Saw Wee Kee Park $30 each Saw Wee Kee - Fall Saturday, October 18 ● 3:00pm

Santa on the Line Christmas is just around the corner, and Santa has set aside some special time to talk with the children of the Oswegoland area! He wants to hear how your child’s year has been, all of their Christmas wishes, and, most of all, to spread Christmas cheer. If your child would like to hear from Santa, all you have to do is fill out the quick survey that will be emailed to you after registering for this special event. Santa will give you a ring between 6:00-8:00pm on Tuesday, December 16. Registration for this event closes on December 11. Confirmation emails with the survey will be emailed out on December 12. Surveys must be completed no later than December 14, or you will not receive your call. Each child who is going to be speaking with Santa needs to be registered. (ZD) All Ages 31055 Dec 16 Tue 6:00-8:00pm $6(R)/$9(N) Happy Noon Year Ring in the NOON year with this family friendly event where kids of all ages can enjoy New Year’s Eve! Burn off some energy playing in the gym, make a party favor, or grab a snack. This NOON year will be complete with a countdown and balloon drop at noon. Each person attending must register. (ZD) All Ages ● Boulder Point 31053 Dec 31 Wed 10:00am-12:00pm $15(R)/$25(N)

refunds for athletic events. (ZD) Register online bit.ly/gobhob25 Fox Chase Elementary School Sunday, November 9 ● 8:30am Gobbler Hobbler 10K Through July 31: $35 August 1 – September 7: $40 September 8 – October 30: $45 October 31 – November 8: $50 Mashed Potato Mile Through October 31: $30 November 1 - November 8: $35

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