Ice Suncatcher Craft and Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us outdoors to make a fun, easy craft. Then enjoy a short hike while our suncatchers freeze. Ages 5 & up w/ adult.
Free
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Farm Life in Winter
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp 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. Thereβs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
$5
Marvelous Monarchs
St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United StatesLearn about our beautiful native monarchs and how you can help butterflies and other pollinators. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.
$5
Lucky Lunar New Year
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the Childrenβs 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 StatesOn these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about βsick foodsβ 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
Farm Life in Winter
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp 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. Thereβs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
$5
Mid-Kids Self Defense Workshop
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesThis program is designed for grades 3β6. Join Lindsey from Strictly Self Defense for an interactive evening of discovering strategies and tools designed to boost student empowerment of situational awareness, bullying, making smart choices, and more. To participate, all attendees must sign the electronic waiver that a parent or guardian has completed. Find the waiver...
Lucky Lunar New Year
Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the Childrenβs 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
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