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Ice Fishing Derby for Kids – CANCELED

South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United States

Come down to the frozen watering hole and bring your favorite poles and pals for our annual catch-and-release ice fishing derby! You’ll have three hours to catch as many fish as you can, Award and prizes for Longest Fish, Smallest Fish, and Most Variety of fish caught. All children must be accompanied by an adult....

$15

Super Shuffle 5K

Geneva Middle School South 1415 Viking Drive, Geneva, United States

Get ready for the Geneva Park District’s annual Super Shuffle 5K on Super Bowl Sunday! This event happens snow or shine! The race begins at 10:00 am. After-Race Game Day Party: 10am-noon at Stephen Persinger Recreation Center – wear your team colors! Enjoy food, drinks, a football toss, raffle, and more! All Super Shuffle participants...

$25 – $40

Fins and Feathers Fest

Lions Park (Mount Prospect) 411 S. Maple Street, Mount Prospect

On SUNDAY, February 11th, The Guppy Guy and the Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Fish Club will be hosting the Fins and Feathers Fest in Mount Prospect, Illinois from 10-1pm. This event will be hosted at the Lions Rec Center, located at 411 S Maple St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Our events will consistently be on...

Event Series Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo Free Admission Day

Brookfield Zoo 8400 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL, United States

Free admission is available to guests on the following dates: October 3 – November 23, 2023:  Tuesdays and Thursdays December 4 – December 19, 2023: Mondays and Tuesdays January 2 – February 29, 2024:  Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays For more information about events like these, check out our roundup of Museum Free Days.

Free
Event Series Andersonville Fika Fest

Andersonville Fika Fest

Swedish American Museum 5211 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States

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 better acquainted with the Museum and Swedish culture! We'll have a pop-up cafe, traditional Fika-inspired treats for the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl, and we'll be...

Lunar New Year Celebration

Pacifica Square 4360 E. New York Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Join us for a Spectacular Lunar New Year Celebration at Pacifica Square! 🌙🏮 Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Park to Shop Food Court as we ring in the Year of the Dragon! 🐉 Embrace the festive spirit with a lineup of exciting activities: 🦁 Lion Dancing: Marvel at the mesmerizing lion dance...

Free
Event Series Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Winterfest

Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United States

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 and more. Dress for the winter!

$3 – $12
Event Series Railroad Museum Open House

Railroad Museum Open House

Veterans Park (Bensenville) Main Street & Church Road, Bensenville, IL, United States

Explore the Bensenville Railroad Museum from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and take in the history of trains in Bensenville on a real 1920s engine by taking part in a variety of activities. The facility is also available for field trips and private tours. Note: The museum will be closed on all park...

Free

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