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Wonka Walk

Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn

COME WITH ME AND YOU’LL BE IN A WORLD OF PURE IMAGINATION… Join us for a fun-filled Valentine’s weekend in Downtown Glen Ellyn celebrating everything SWEET and with so many...

Free

Scouts BSA Troop 100 Pancake Breakfast

Wesley United Methodist Church (Naperville) 21 E Franklin Avenue, Naperville

Come support the Scouts BSA of Troop 100 from 7 a.m. to noon on Feb. 10 with all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice, plus amazing raffle prizes AND...

$7 – $20

Resting Reptiles

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington

Pick up an informational guide and enjoy a self-led half mile hike to discover how nativeβ€―reptilesβ€―are surviving winter.

Free

Heart Storycraft

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien

For families with children 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Love is in the air at this Valentine's Day story and craft.   For information on more events like...

Free

A Play Date with Elmo

Vaughan Athletic Center 2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora

Activities include a visit from Elmo, story time with Elmo, a snack, craft, and a bounce house!

$12 – $13

Winter Exploration Day

Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest

In partnership with the Portage Creek Boy Scouts, join us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more.

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago

Join as we and other Andersonville businesses unite for food, warm beverages and shopping (packaged coffee in our Store will be 15% off!). There will be fun ways to become...

One Book, One Community Kickoff

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva

Join us for our 3rd annual One Book, One Community event. Participate in our community art project, pick up your book, and join the reading adventure! Our third annual One...

Free

Lunar New Year

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with activities themed around the Asian holiday, including craft activities, delicious snacks, a Lunar New Year storytime, and more! Registration required for Storytimes.   For...

Free

Super Saturday

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect

Warm up your morning with an energizing interactive concert from Grammy-nominated artists Wendy and DB. Listen and dance to songs about science, nature and more from this singing/songwriting team. Sponsored...

Free

Spark’s Snow Day

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove

Join Spark, the firefly, as she learns all about snow, hibernation and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, music, movement and lots of...

Free
Event Series Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago

Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot...

Free

Family Day: Love Is Love

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago

This month, artist Regina Agu, one of Newcity Art Magazineβ€˜s 50 Chicago Artists of 2023, leads an arts activity for families. In addition, KIDO Chicago is back with a full...

Free

Cocoa Crawl

Villa Park Public Library 305 Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park

Cocoa Crawl tickets are now on sale! Please visit the Villa Park Public Library to purchase your tickets in person. Each paid ticket will receive a free mug. Mugs are...

Free – $16
Event Series Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg

Experience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features winter hikes, outdoor games, s'mores and cocoa around the fire, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations...

$3 – $12

Snowshoe Walk

Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs

Enjoy the Preserves of snowshoes. Snowshoes provided; 4” of snow required. If no snow is present, we will enjoy a winter walk.

Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

Fashion Outlets of Chicago 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont

Ring in the Year of the Dragon with Fashion Outlets of Chicago! Visit Concierge Services on Level One, near Saks OFF 5TH, and receive a special Red Envelope featuring a...

Free

The Boxcar Children Turns 100

Clarendon Hills Public Library 7 N. Prospect, Clarendon Hills

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the first book in the Boxcar Children series. Come for some Boxcar fun followed by a viewing of the movie! Geared for kids in grades...

Free

Owls of Trailside

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest

Bring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.

Free

Mini Movers Dance Workshops

Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago

Families with 2-6 year olds can join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for an exciting dance workshops. Experience music, movement, and games in a fun and welcoming setting. Together,...

Included in general admission

Lunar New Year Celebration

Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove

Family Activities – lantern designing, kite decorating, lunar masks. Food & Drink for Purchase – Asian cuisine, beer, wine and soft drinks.   For information on more events like this,...

Free

Super Bowl/Superb Owl

Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland

Enjoy a brief introduction to owls and their amazing adaptations and skills followed by a short walk on our trails to see if we can spot any wintering owls!

Free

Valentine Fireworks

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago

For the first time ever, Navy Pier will commemorate Valentine’s weekend with a specialty themed rendition of its free award-winning fireworks on Saturday, February 10 at 9PM. The fireworks will...

Free

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