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Lucky Lunar New Year

Fountaindale Public Library 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook, IL, United States

Stop by the Children’s 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

Birds of Winter Nature Walk

Fox Community Center 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

Many of our feathered friends have migrated for the winter, but not all of them! We’ll explore the Columbus Park Lagoon and see which birds spend their winters right here in Northern Illinois.

$13 – $18

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 β€œsick 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

Ice Suncatcher Craft and Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

Join us outdoors to make a fun, easy craft. Then enjoy a short hike while our suncatchers freeze. Ages 5 & up w/ adult.

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

Marvelous Monarchs

St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United States

Learn 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 States

Stop by the Children’s 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 States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about β€œsick 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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