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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 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

Meet Elsa from Frozen

Woodridge Public Library 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge, IL, United States

Come meet Elsa! She's visiting the library to read a story, sing and have a wonderful time. Elsa will meet and greet each child, giving families a chance to snap a picture. Feel free to dress up.

Free

Youth and Teen Department Grand Opening

Palos Heights Public Library 12501 South 71st Ave, Palos Heights, IL, United States

Join us next Saturday for the official grand opening of the new Youth and Teen Services department!

Family Day | Inspire

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Designed and led by Chicago artists, Family Day is a monthly program at the MCA for all families and youth. Enjoy FREE admission while taking part in workshops, open studio sessions, gallery tours, and performances. For this Family Day, engage in programs and activities focused on performance, movement, and self-expression.

Free

Cocoa Crawl

Downtown Wheaton South Main Street & West Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL, United States

Warm up this winter at the Downtown Wheaton Cocoa Crawl! Stroll around town tasting a variety of uniquely prepared hot cocoas from some of your favorite Downtown Wheaton businesses. After you've tried them all, vote for your favorite cocoa of the day, and we'll announce the winner on our social media pages following the event.  In...

$20

Candy Cane Hunt

Candy Cane Park 29th Street and Park Avenue, Brookfield, IL, United States

We will be closing out our Candy Cane walk with a search for candy canes! A candy cane hunt is like an easter egg hunt…but candy canes instead! This event is meant to be done with snow on the ground for added fun but we will host whether there is snow or not! Your child...

$6 – $12
Event Series Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

Snowflake Scavenger Hunt

Lincoln Marsh Harrison & Pierce Avenues, Wheaton, IL, United States

Bundle up for some frosty fun! Explore the winter wonderland at Lincoln Marsh in search of snowflakes and discover winter fun facts along the way! Programs that start at 5P or later will use flashlights. Children must be accompanied by a non-paying adult.

$14 – $18
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

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