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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Party

Pleasant Home 217 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Journey to Narnia through the wonderful portal of lions and mirror of Pleasant Home.  Search the house for the right lion of Aslam and travel through the Mirror to enjoy the wonder themed dinner with favorite characters of the wonderful novel.  Registration includes a parent and child.  Please use the additional guest activity to register...

$32 – $41

Lucky Lunar New Year

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Stop by the Children’s Services mailbox to pick up a special red envelope from us to bring you good luck in the Lunar New Year, while supplies last!   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about β€œsick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5

Spark’s Snow Day

Glen Ellyn Public Library 400 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn

Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation, and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show...

Signs of the Animals Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Let’s look for signs of animals! A treat will be provided. Ages 6-10.

Free

Lunar New Year Storytime

Midlothian Public Library 14701 Kenton Avenue, Midlothian, IL, United States

It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Hop on over to the library to hear Ms. Jennifer read cultural stories, make a bunny craft, and get a lucky treat. Best for ages 5+. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required.   For information on more events like...

Free

Squirrel

Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE Go a little nutty as we celebrate National Squirrel Day! We’ll start indoors to recognize this day by learning all about these fluffy-tailed friends and the role they play in nature and the environment. Afterward, we’ll take a hike to look for them and try our hand at some tricky squirrel nest...

Free

Snow Snake Workshop

Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Join the American Indian Center for a workshop on Snow Snake, a Native American winter sport. Enjoy storytelling, stick making and the formation of Snow Snake itself, weather permitting. Grove 2.

Free

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