Special Events & Family Programs

Fall 2023
Updated 8/8/23

Sharon Community School
Friday, October 20 at 5:00 PM - Coco
Friday, November 17 at 5:00 PM - Super Mario Bros.
Friday, December 15 at 5:00 PM - Polar Express

Reek Elementary School
Friday, October 6 at 6:00 PM - Hotel Transylvania

Sharon Admission $2.00 | Reek Admission $1.00
Concessions available
*Children under 10 years must be accompanied by a patron at least 13 years old.

Touch A Truck
Don't miss this chance to see and get "hands-on" with fire trucks, police cars, farm tractors and more!! WalCo Health & Human Services will be on hand to perform FREE child seat installation checks.
Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: Big Foot HS, East Parking Lot
FREE!

Valley Of The Kings Tour
All Ages
Join us for an educational tour of this private sanctuary that cares for animals of all sizes. VOTK provides refuge for abused, abandoned or retired lions, tigers, wolves and other animals. Not open to the public, this is an opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals up close.
Advanced Registration Required

Location: Valley of the Kings· W7593 Townhall Road, Sharon
Fee: $20/person

Date	Time
Saturday, September 30	2:30 - 4:30 PM

Guided Farm Tour - Hephzibah Farms
A fun outing for your family and friends at Hephzibah Farms. These guided tours are interactive and educational! You will be petting, holding, and learning about animals from experienced guides, in a relaxed, safe setting. Spend two hours on this farm enjoying the animals at a more leisurely pace.
Saturday, October 7 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Hephzibah Farms, Hebron, IL
Fee:$15/person (18 months & under are free)

Root Beer Making & Tasting
Learn how to make your own root beer! Each family will make 2 gallons of root beer, designing your own labels and bottling your brew. The following week we will have a taste test before your take your tasty creations home. Bring your own bottles (we have caps) or purchase a case from us. Registration deadline is October 1.
Instructor: Chuck Thiesenhusen
Location: BFHS E35 (Foods Room)
October 9 & 16 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
$25 per batch & $25 for a case of bottles

Ceramic Pumpkin Workshop
This workshop will teach you how to transform a slab of clay into a decorative piece of art for Halloween! You will be working with slabs, coils or pinch pots, no experience is necessary! This class is available for both youth and adults.
Instructor: Paul Boland, BFHS Art Instructor
Saturday, October 11 & 18 (pickup on Oct 25)
$40 / person

Ages	Time	Fee
Ages 8+	4:00 - 5:00 PM	$40/person
Adult	5:00 -7:00 PM	$40/person

Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving
Bring your creativity and carve a spooky face! Pumpkins, carving utensils - everything you need is included!
Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 AM - Noon
Location: Pearce Farm Stand, W5740 N. Walworth Road, Walworth
Fee: $10 / participant

Fontana Fall Fun Fest
Get in the Halloween spirit with this annual fundraiser that is fun for the whole family. Come in costume for tons of games, bouncy houses, raffles, silent auctions & dinner. This event is free to attend, games and activities require the purchase of tickets at the door.
Thursday, October 26 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Fontana Elementary
Fee:FREE (must purchase tickets for games)

Trunk or Treat at Big Foot
Bring your lil’ goblins for a safe trick or treat event! Local businesses and families will participate for this community trunk or treat event. Vote for the best trunk, and they’ll win an award!
Saturday, October 21 from 4 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: BFHS East Parking Lot
FREE!
Wanna decorate a trunk?
Contact the Walworth Elementary Parent's Club
parentsclubwalworthj1@gmail.com

Thanksgiving Serving Platter
This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to create your very own Serving Platter for Thanksgiving!
Instructor: Paul Boland, BFHS Art Instructor
Saturday, November 1 & 8 (pickup on Nov 15)
$40 / person

Ages	Time	Fee
Ages 8+	4:00 - 5:00 PM	$40/person
Adult	5:00 -7:00 PM	$40/person

Family Days at Moose Mountain Falls
Come swim, splash, and slide at Timber Ridge's indoor waterpark: Moose Mountain Falls! With slides, hot tubs, kiddie pools, and more there is fun for the whole family. Access to the lodge and locker rooms begins at 12:00 pm. *Bring your own towel. Limited space available - max 75
Advanced registration required
Location: Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, Lake Geneva
Fee: $15 for all ages (Ages 0 - 11 months free)

Date	Time
Sunday, November 26	1:00 - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 17	1:00 - 8:00 PM

Holiday Gift Workshop
Ages 7 - 17
Kids will come make and wrap their choice of 2-3 unique holiday gifts such as ornaments, wall art and suncatchers to take home as presents for loved ones.
Instructor: Vicky Hinchey
Sunday, December 3 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM
Fee: $30/child

Build-a-Reindeer Stuffed Animal
Ages 2+
Watch your child’s eyes light up as you help them bring their Reindeer to life. Each child will receive a kit that includes the reindeer, a wishing star, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in!
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek

Monday, December 4
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Location: Big Foot HS, E33 (Art Room)
Fee: $25/kit

Holiday Ornament Workshop
This workshop will provide you with the tools you need to create your very own handmade ornament for the holidays! Make your own Pinterest worthy creation you can give as a gift this holiday season. Adult class includes 12 lbs of clay.
Instructor: Paul Boland, BFHS Art Instructor
Wednesday, December 6 & 13 (pickup on Dec 20)

Ages	Time	Fee
Ages 8+	4:00 - 5:00 PM	$40/person
Adult	5:00 -7:00 PM	$40/person

Grown-up & Me Cookie Decorating
Ages 7+ & Adult
Partner up with a grown up to make fun Christmas themed cookies. You will learn decorating techniques such as outlining, flooding, piping, and wet-on-wet techniques. Royal icing will be made in advance. Each set includes 6 cookies.
Instructor: Kim Abell, owner Kim’s Custom Treats
Thursday, December 7 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Fee: $45/set

Pizza with Santa
Join the Big Foot FFA students and Build your own 7 inch pizza! Pizzas are cooked and delivered back to your table for you to enjoy with Santa and his Elves. There will also be games and cookie decorating. Don’t forget to take a photo with Santa before you leave!
Friday, December 8 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM
Location: BFHS Cafeteria
Fee: $6 / pizza - pay at the door

Gingerbread House Creations
Keep the mess out of the house and come out to this new family tradition! We provide large handmade pre-assembled gingerbread houses, in addition to frosting, candy canes, gumdrops...all the fixings to create a beautiful house that will be sure to be a centerpiece at your house this holiday season. Gather your family together for this sweet event!
Saturday, December 9 from Noon - 2:00 pm
Location: BFHS Studio Room
Fee: $40 / house
Registration Deadline: December 1