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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

Black History Month Activities for Kids and Families

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Get crafty and learn more about Black history at the Conservatory! We are offering drop-in activities in Horticulture Hall that celebrate Black culture and show how Black folks have used plants throughout history. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station...

Free
Event Series Animal Encounters

Animal Encounters

Lyman Woods Nature Center 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more! 

$7

Winter Fest

Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

Enjoy old fashioned fun in the snow with outdoor games, music, snacks and a warm fire pit on the patio. Inside the Nature Center, play a winter-themed nature game and make a winter-themed nature craft! All ages welcome! Admission is FREE. No registration required.

Free

Greg the Groundhog and Friends

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

Enjoy a scavenger hunt to find Greg the Groundhog and his animal friends. Register to book your time.

Free

LEGO Robotics Coding and Sumo Challenge

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

Build and code LEGO EV3 robots, and at the end of class, we will have a Sumo robot challenge.

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 Ninja Warrior Training

Ninja Warrior Training

Various Locations IL, United States

Are you a fan of Ninjago or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Aspiring warriors are welcome to train with us in the ways of the ninja through a variety of challenges, including an obstacle course and ninja trivia. Grades 1-5.

Free

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