Winterpalooza
Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon of winter activities including hikes, broom hockey, orienteering and more. Presented with the Portage Creek Cub Scouts.
Free
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Cabin Fever Festival
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesExperience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features outdoor games, hikes, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations and s'mores and cocoa around the fire....
$3
Junior Naturalist Walk
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesEarn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk outside and doing an indoor activity book.
Free
Cabin Fever Festival
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesExperience and embrace the beauty of winter! This family event features outdoor games, hikes, ice fishing demonstrations, indoor winter ecology activities, dogsled demonstrations and s'mores and cocoa around the fire....
$3
Stories at the Nature Center
Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700 Dean Street, St. Charles, IL, United StatesChildren are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve. After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with...
Free
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills, IL, United StatesCome check out a pair of our snowshoes (weather dependent), help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire, play in the snow! Drop in.
Free
Free Admission Day for Illinois Residents
Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL, United StatesADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR NON-MEMBERS. The Chicago Botanic Garden offers a number of Free Admission Days for Illinois residents each year. Please note: Parking fees still apply. Preregistration for...
Free
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesNature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3 to 6 with adult.
Free
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