Events Calendar
Week of Events
Snowtubing Opening Day
Snowtubing Opening Day
Snow tubing is set to open on Sunday, December 25th @ 1pm and tickets are available now at https://villa-olivia.theonlysky.com/ecomm3/products/view/ A few reminders when booking your tickets: ☃ Due to its popularity, snow tubing sells out very quickly, and we recommend making a reservation online. ☃ ALL ticket sales are final. ☃ Must be at least...
Pop-Up Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Toddler Storytime
Toddler Storytime
Join library staff for stories and songs! Advanced registration required*. Ages birth through 8 with caregiver. / Vengan a escuchar cuentos y canciones. Se requiere registro avanzado*. Desde el nacimiento hasta los 8 años con cuidador.
Mid-Day Movie
Mid-Day Movie
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION November 22: For grades 1–6. Dinovember continues with this screening of The Good Dinosaur. In a world where the dinosaurs never went extinct, a young Apatosaurus is swept away by a vicious river current and ends up far from home. He soon embarks on a journey to reunite with his family, and befriends...
Winter Break Movie Marathon
Winter Break Movie Marathon
Chill in the Vortex during winter break and watch some of your favorite movies, cartoons and more! For grades 6–12.
Explore Nature Days
Explore Nature Days
If your early-grade child has the day off, have them spend a couple of hours with us meeting our animals, and focusing on fun nature subjects. Each date will have a different theme. Please dress your child ready for both indoor and outdoor adventures.
Pop-Up Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Kwanzaa Observance Program
Kwanzaa Observance Program
Join us as we bring families together, honor our Ancestors, practice our traditions, and celebrate our collective achievements.
Winter Secrets Hike
Winter Secrets Hike
Winter can appear barren of wildlife, but much is happening above, within, and beneath snow. Join us for a walk to see what’s happening! Family program.
Pop-Up Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca Live Performance
Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca Live Performance
ADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Join the Nature Museum and explore nature, arts and culture with Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dance company. Experience a vibrant performance honoring the heritage and culture of the Indigenous tradition of Flor y Canto of ancient Mexico. Xochitl-Quetzal means “Precious Flower” in Nahuatl, the Aztec language. All ages welcome!
Winter Break Movie Marathon
Winter Break Movie Marathon
Chill in the Vortex during winter break and watch some of your favorite movies, cartoons and more! For grades 6–12.
Anime Club: Afternoon Movie
Pop-Up Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Pop-Up Programming
Pop-Up Programming
Check out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Blue Man Group Chicago’s New Year’s Eve Performances
Blue Man Group Chicago’s New Year’s Eve Performances
Blue Man Group invites guests to celebrate the New Year with four festive New Year’s Eve performances Saturday, December 31 at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the Briar Street Theatre (3133 N. Halsted). Families with young children can take advantage of Blue Man Group’s early performances at 1 p.m. and...
New Year’s Eve Skate
New Year’s Eve Skate
Open for all ages. $17.00 per person whether skating or not. This includes admission & skate rental. Come for the food, games, prizes! Balloon drop with a prize in every Balloon!! Spectators and skaters must pay. No reservations required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate...
Family-Friendly Cheers Heard Around the World
Family-Friendly Cheers Heard Around the World
Families can ring in the New Year with "Cheers Heard Around the World" at SafeHouse Chicago from 4pm - 9pm on New Year's Evea. If your little spies have an early bedtime, they can celebrate the New Year with cities around the world at SafeHouse. Every time a new city rings in 2023, like London...
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