Owls of Trailside
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesBring the family and meet one of our ambassador owls. Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home.
Free
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Celebrate the New Lunar Year
Aurora Public Library - West Branch 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora, IL, United StatesLearn all about the new lunar year and make a craft. Ages 6-11.
Free
Mini Movers Dance Workshops
Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, United StatesFamilies 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, young participants and their parents or guardians explore activities that bring together learning and play. Please Note: This is a drop-in program that is free...
Included in general admission
Lunar New Year Celebration
Buffalo Grove Community Arts Center 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, IL, United StatesFamily 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, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Free
Super Bowl/Superb Owl
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesEnjoy 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, IL, United StatesFor 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 launch from the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park, offering great viewing all along the Pier’s South Dock.
Free
Wonka Walk
Downtown Glen Ellyn Main Street & Crescent Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL, United StatesCOME 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 fun things to do! Find the GOLDEN TICKET in a participating storefront. Redeem from an employee for a scrumdiddlyumptious treat! Only one person per Golden...
Free
Ice Fishing Derby for Kids – CANCELED
South Ridge Park 1450 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL, United StatesCome 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
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