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Spring Festival Lantern Riddles

Various Locations IL, United States

Join the festivities for the Spring Festival of the new lunar year and solve lantern riddles in the Children's Department. Grades K-5. The Spring Festival Lantern Riddles run January 29 through February 5.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year

Free

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 “sick 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

Jr. Dragstrip Day

Little White School Museum 72 Polk St, Oswego

If your child has a need for speed, than this is the program for them. Drop by the Little White School Museum anytime from 11-2 to decorate your own miniature racecar and race it on our own mini track! Participants walk away with their own wooden vehicle and a medal for racing. Price is per...

$12

Cabin Fever Family Fun

Woodridge Park District Community Center 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge

Bring the entire family out to cure your Cabin Fever and spend some special time together. Your family will have “snow much fun” playing games, making your own ice cream sundaes and more. This free event is for all ages and does not require registration.

Free
Event Series Farm Life in Winter

Farm Life in Winter

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

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

$5
Event Series Community Music Programs

Community Music Programs

Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL, United States

Small ensemble music performances continue at the Museum! Sponsored in part by grants from the DuPage Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. Community musicians perform and discuss their musical styles, instruments, and connections to the community. January 15: Charlie Brown & Harry Binford Blues Duo February 5: Howard Levy & Chris Siebold Jazz Duo...

$5 – $10

Free Family Concert with Jim Gill

Bulger Park 1601 Hirsch Street, Melrose Park, IL, United States

Space is limited, so register to attend to secure your spot! All are welcome to attend, but this event is best for toddlers and preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This concert led by musician Jim Gill will be fun and interactive. It will also feature a read-along and sing-along of one of Jim’s musical books, May...

Free

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 “sick 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

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