Get ready for an epic night out with the 6th grade class!

We're heading to Chicago Whirlyball for an action-packed evening of Whirlyball, Laser Tag, and Pizza. Come hang with your classmates, show off your skills on the court, and battle it out in the laser tag arena - all before refueling with some delicious pizza. It's going to be a blast! One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 5PM

Location: Whirlyball Chicago - 1825 W. Webster Ave

Attention 7th Graders - Get ready for an afternoon of putts, laughs, and lunch!

Students will enjoy a round of mini golf, followed by lunch and plenty of time to hang out with friends. One ticket per guest.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11AM

Location: Big Mini Putt Club - 3655 N Halsted St.

Calling all budding scientists! Join us at Kids Science Labs in Roscoe Village for a hands-on science party made for curious preschoolers, junior kindergarteners, and kindergarteners.

Kids will enjoy one hour of science fun featuring 6 hands-on experiments - including slime making, color-changing magic, and exciting chemical reactions (yes, there will be an exploding volcano!). After the lab, kids will refuel with snacks and beverages provided by the hosts. And the fun doesn't stop there - every child will leave with their very own science kit to take home!

This event is open to current 2025/26 NPES Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 10AM

Location: Kids Science Labs (Roscoe Village) - 3324 N Western Ave.

Calling all current (25/26) PreK through Kindergarten kids!

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Fit City Kids! We'll have exciting activities, including obstacle courses, soccer, basketball, and a bounce house, followed by pizza & snacks. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, January 17, 2027 starting at 2:30PM

Location: Fit City Kids - 2540 W Lawrence Ave.

Join us for an interactive, exotic animal party!

The kids will get up close and personal with 8 different exotic animals (a sloth!), learn cool facts about the animals and get pictures galore. One ticket per child.

Date and Time: Sunday, August 30, 2026 starting at 3PM

Location: The Strikes Home - 4247 N Winchester Ave.

Middle School scavenger hunters assemble for duty!

Your mission, if you choose to accept, will be to find and recover missing Tween sugar snacks. To complete this mission, you'll be placed into small groups, given clues, and will need to use your team's collective wit, initiative, and dexterity to move through the area of operation. Each team will operate independently and will have 2½ hours to complete your mission.

Your initial assembly area is Welles Park gazebo and your main area of operation will be Lincoln Avenue, with Montrose Ave and Lawrence Ave being your southern and northern boundaries. A mission debrief and team award ceremony will be held over dinner at a local Lincoln Square eatery. All 2026-27 school year middle schoolers are welcome. Any NPES alumni in high school during the 2026-27 school year are also welcome. Good Luck Sharks! One ticket per person.

Date and Time: Saturday, October 3rd at 3PM

Location: Welles Park Gazebo

Get ready to climb, bounce, bump, and soar! 2nd graders, it's time to unleash your inner adventurer at the brand new Urban Air Adventure Park in Lincoln Park.

Kids will have a blast exploring everything the park has to offer before fueling up with pizza and sweet treats to cap off an epic afternoon. One ticket per kid.

This one is not to be missed!

Date and Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 4PM

Location: Urban Air Adventure Park - 1801 W Fullerton

Scoop, scoop, hooray -let's celebrate the start of summer!

Join the Wong family for a backyard ice cream social to celebrate the start of the season. 3rd graders, siblings, and parents are all welcome to stop by after Summer's Cool for scoops, toppings, and good times.

With every topping imaginable on hand, the only hard part will be choosing your favorites! One ticket per kid.

Date and Time: Friday, June 12th at 4:00PM (after Summer's Cool)

Location: The Wong 's House - 2127 W Sunnyside Ave.