Everything. The concerts, programs and the people that work at the Center as well as the people you meet there. . read more

Always the most wonderful time to spend with family and friends. The animals lighten up everyone's day and the people there are terrific :D best place to hang out and have some fun read more

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This is a great place to be in October for their Pumpkin Play land. Always a peaceful place to be outside with nature. This is a wonderful place for the whole family to hang out. The kids love to see the animals in their habitats. There is a lot of fun things to do in the Pumpkin play land. read more

Surprised there are so few reviews for The Center...but I'll add mine for this 5-star little treasure in Palos Park, Illinois. First of all, the official name is The Chicago Southwest Suburban Community Parish and Community Center Foundation...which doesn't roll easily off the tongue so they call it The Center. Second, there are really three main parts to The Center...the Wayside Chapel, the Arts buildings, and the Children's Farm across the street. Being religiously affiliated, these places and spaces are all part of a wonderful welcoming community. The Wayside Chapel is a place of worship that has Sunday vespers and monthly Communion Sundays...among other chapel services, some non-denominational. There is a spiritual director for those in need, they offer anniversary programs and dinners, can host weddings, and many other services. The Chapel represents the spiritual core of The Center...and you can partake as much or as little as you wish. You will never feel pressured to participate in any religious services...you have to seek them out. The Arts buildings offer programs at reasonable prices that run the gamut of creativity...basketry, calligraphy, pottery, weaving, woodcarving, paper making, photography, and on and on. These programs are usually held in The Center's rustic cabins. During the summer months The Center also puts on summer camps for children who sign up...also showing them many of the art forms. The Childrens' Farm is located across the street and is a real operating business. They have all the usual farm animals - sheep, chickens, pigs, cows, and the like. Here too children can sign up for programs held during the year on the farm...such as learning how to plant and grow seedlings and sprouts, how sheep wool becomes clothing, and many other programs for kids. In short, this is a family treat...there are wonderful programs for kids and adults all year long. There is no charge to visit and walk the grounds, while any programs you might want to join generally have a small fee attached. If you do nothing else, drop by and walk around their little campus and you won't be sorry. read more

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This is a very special place!! Very peaceful and helping many people find spirituality and a better way of life.

I haven't been back to The Center for any of their programs recently, seeing in their newsletter for March which you can find an online copy at https://thecenterpalos.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/nl0322.pdf , that they are selling pull over sweatshirts that cost $30.00 and they have them available in all adult sizes, so if you or some body you know loves The Center it is a good thing to get, as they are selling them in their front office. I got a sweatshirt and I am wearing it as I am writing this. And which is good with the newsletter online you can always keep up with what programs they are offering for a month which includes what Tuesday luncheons they have scheduled of who the performers will be. Don't see anything that is of interest of you one moon check again, when they have the next newsletter up, which they put up after they publish it, and send it out to their subscribers who have put down a copy in the mail and also at the Center. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about this place!! I attended a farm fest with my son here on Saturday (he's 2yrs old) and we both had a wonderful time! The people were not only friendly and accommodating but gave out more than enough information about the animals etc. My son was able to touch, brush as well as interact with other children. He was able to ride a horse as well and the food for sale was reasonable and good! We will be back and I definitely encourage adults and children to attend!! It is economical and educational with a dash of F-U-N!!!!! read more

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An absolute dream! We had our wedding there and it was a perfect venue. We were given a coordinator that made my day so much easier to handle. I highly recommend this place for your special occasion. read more

Just a beautifull place. We had my Father Allen's Memorial service here recently and my Mother's service here 3 years ago. They have a wonderful, caring and compassionate staff. You are really able to personalize your services and the chapel is so quaint and charming. The surrounding greens are so tranquill. I wish I lived near it so that i could visit more often. read more

All of the different holiday events they sponsor, whether at the Farm or in the Art area are so unique. It's such a throwback to a simpler time and a treasure that everyone should experience. read more

My wife and I had our wedding ceremony here. Talk about beautiful! Everyone working here was so helpful and accommodating. The ceremony was outdoors, but if it rains (it didn't), they have the option of a beautiful little chapel to get married in as well. It was incredibly beautiful and I can't recommend it enough read more

A nice place to bring the children to enjoy farm animals. We had fun but i wasnt aware adults had to pay. They told me on the phone a pony ride was included but when we asked when we got there they said pony rides are only for thr campers there all summer so i dont believe they do pony rides at all. The people directly lied. So if u go dont expect a horseback ride. read more