Aftermath Rec Center

05/23/2026

Be sure to stop by Aftermath Rec Center on Friday, June 5th and Sunday, June 7th! We will have our indoor garage sale from 8am-4pm and FREE lemonade on Friday, while supplies last. Hope to see you there!

-home decor
-kitchen supplies
-wedding decor
-women's clothing/shoes/purses
-children's clothes/toys
-baby clothing
-holiday decor
-much more!!!!

05/21/2026

Murph is happening this Monday at CrossFit Somonauk, and we’d love to have the community out!

While participants take on the workout, we’ll also have the bounce house set up for kids to enjoy, making it a fun morning for the whole family ☀️🇺🇸

The workout starts at 9am, and spectators, friends, and families are all welcome to come hang out and cheer everyone on.
If you’d like to participate in Murph as well, check out the event link below for details and registration 💪

We’re excited to spend Memorial Day morning with our community as we honor Lt. Michael Murphy and all those who have served

Event details are in the comments 👇

04/14/2026

We’re excited to share some wonderful news at Aftermath Rec Center!

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie Hirner, a longtime friend and highly experienced massage therapist with 19 years in the field. Stephanie is the owner of Head2Soul and specializes in trigger point therapy, and she is also a Reiki Master Practitioner.

This week, she will be settling into her new space upstairs at the rec center and will be ready to start taking clients next week!

We’re so happy to have her here and can’t wait for our community to experience the care and healing she brings. Feel free to contact her for questions/bookings at 630-383-6227 or https://www.vagaro.com/head2soul1.

At the heart of my practice is a deep commitment to guiding individuals on their spiritual journey toward healing and wholeness.

03/24/2026

🎉 Birthday Parties at Aftermath Rec Center 🎉

Looking for a place where kids can run, play, and celebrate without the stress of hosting at home? We’ve got you covered.

✨ What we offer:
• Large open space for running and playing
• Music to keep the party going 🎶
• Clean, safe environment
• Tables and chairs provided
• Easy, stress-free setup

🎈 You bring:
• Food
• Drinks
• Decorations

✅ We’ll handle the rest!

Spots are now booking for spring birthdays, so reserve your date before they fill up:

https://aftermathreccenter.com/birthday-parties/

03/21/2026

🌸 Happy Spring from Aftermath Rec Center! 🌸

Here are some ideas to help the family enjoy the change of seasons. This spring, trade screen time for family time.

🤸 Outdoor Adventure Day
Take a family walk, bike ride, or short hike. Let each family member choose part of the route or a place to explore.

🏀 Family Sports Challenge
Play basketball, soccer, or relay races together. Keep it fun by creating mini competitions like trick shots or obstacle courses.

🌱 Plant a Family Garden
Start a small garden or plant flowers together. Kids can choose what to grow and help water and care for it.

🧺 Spring Picnic
Pack lunch or snacks and head to a park. Bring a frisbee, ball, or board game to play after eating.

🎨 Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
Create a big chalk mural together in the driveway or sidewalk. Each family member can add their own design.

🐦 Nature Scavenger Hunt
Make a list of things to find—flowers, birds, leaves, bugs, or clouds—and explore together.

🎲 Family Game Night Outside
Move board games, card games, or lawn games outside while the weather is nice.

🔥 Backyard Camp Night
Set up a tent, make s’mores, tell stories, and stargaze together.

03/18/2026

🌸 Spring Break Fun at the Gym! Week of March 23 🌸

Looking for something fun for the kids during Spring Break? Come play with us!

🏃 Open Gym Basketball
📅 Monday & Wednesday
Let the kids run, play, and burn off some energy in a safe, active environment!

🏰 Open Bounce House
📅 Wednesday & Friday
⏰ Two sessions available each day
Bounce, laugh, and play in our giant inflatables!

✨ Perfect for toddlers and young kids who just want to move and have fun during Spring Break.

📲 Reserve your spot today!
https://aftermathreccenter.com/events-open-play/

Discover family events and open play at Aftermath Rec Center, including bounce house open gym days and special events like dances and themed activities.

02/18/2026

This Memorial Day, we’ll be hosting a community Murph workout here in Somonauk. 🇺🇸

If you’ve never heard of Murph before, it’s a nationwide tradition that began in 2005 to honor Lt. Michael Murphy and all fallen service members.

We put together a short article explaining where it started and what it represents.

https://aftermathsandc.com/what-is-murph-the-story-behind-crossfits-memorial-day-tradition/

As we plan this event, our goal is simple: bring the community together to honor and remember.

More details about the event will be shared soon.

Learn what the Murph workout is, who Lt. Michael Murphy was, and why CrossFit gyms perform this powerful Memorial Day tradition each year.

02/16/2026

🎉 LAST CALL FOR BOUNCE HOUSE OPEN GYM 🎉

Tomorrow at Aftermath Rec Center!

We’ve got TWO sessions available for kids ages 3–12:

🕥 10:45am–12:30pm
🕧 12:45pm–2:30pm

Parents must stay and hang out with us.

This isn’t just bounce houses 👇

✅ Multiple bounce houses set up and ready
✅ Basketball court games and open play
✅ Stage activities like Play Doh and coloring pages
✅ Coffee station for the adults ☕

Bring the kids. Let them run, jump, play, and burn off some energy while you relax with coffee and chat with other parents.

It’s a safe, clean, family-friendly space right here in town.

Spots are limited for each session, so grab yours now using the link below ⬇️

https://aftermathreccenter.com/events-open-play/

We’ll see you tomorrow! 💙

02/09/2026

We had a lot of great birthday parties here at the Rec Center last month 🎉

A huge thank you to all the families who have trusted us with their kids’ celebrations. We love being the space where kids can run, play, and make memories, and we appreciate the parents who bring the decorations, food, and all the fun that makes each party unique.

We still have a few birthday party slots open this month, so if you’re planning a celebration, check out the link below for availability and details.

https://aftermathreccenter.com/birthday-parties/

02/05/2026

🎉 Bounce House Open Gym – President’s Day! 🎉

No school on Monday? Bring the kids out to bounce, play, and burn off some energy!

📅 Monday, February 16th
📍 Aftermath Rec Center

Session 1:
Ages 3–12:
🕥 10:45am – 12:30pm

Sesson 2:
Ages 3-12:
🕧 12:45pm – 2:30pm

💲 $10 per family

This is open play with bounce houses set up for the kids to enjoy. Parents are asked to stay with and keep an eye on their own children while they play. We’ll be around to help things run smoothly and keep the environment fun and safe for everyone.

👉 Registration required
One simple registration link is posted below ⬇️

https://aftermathreccenter.com/events-open-play/