Events Calendar
Week of Events
Wild Card โ New Year Party
We know New Yearโs Eve has passed, but celebrate the beginning of 2023 with some games, crafts, snacks, and another countdown! Grades K-3. Limit 12. Registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Yearโs Eve.
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โsick foodsโ 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...
Farm Life in Winter
Farm Life in Winter
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. Thereโs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
Science Explorers
Science Explorers
All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children 8 and under with an adult.
Mammals and More Animal Encounter
Mammals and More Animal Encounter
How much can a sloth eat in a day? And what does an armadillo sound like? Join our special guests from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about some of the most unique animals in the world and get up close with a sloth, an armadillo, and more! A portion of the proceeds goes...
Interactive Movie: Lightyear
Interactive Movie: Lightyear
Join us for an interactive screening of the film "Lightyear." We'll give you props to use to react throughout the movie and a guided script to aid in participation. Costumes are strongly encouraged!
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 6โ12.
Dive In Movie: Frozen
Dive In Movie: Frozen
Water slides, splash zones, zero entry pool, movie, glow sticks and more! Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult. All entering the pool area must have a paid ticket.
Tots Trivia Walk
Tots Trivia Walk
In celebration of National Trivia Day, kids and families can walk a short, looped trail while answering animal trivia questions. Prize awarded after completing the trail. Grove 7.
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โsick foodsโ 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...
Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
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!
Raptors in Winter Animal Encounter
Raptors in Winter Animal Encounter
How do birds stay warm in winter? Join our special friends from Wings and Talons to see all kinds of raptors โ from owls to hawks โ live and up close! Weโll learn fascinating facts about these species and explore how they stay warm in winter, hunt their prey and play a vital role in...
Farm Life in Winter
Farm Life in Winter
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. Thereโs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
Flurries N Fun
Flurries N Fun
Looking for something to do this holiday break? Bring your skates and come chill out at the ice rink for some winter fun! Participants will get to ice skate on our outdoor ice rink and enjoy hot cocoa and treats. We will also be joined by very special guests Elsa and Anna!
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โsick foodsโ 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...
Farm Life in Winter
Farm Life in Winter
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. Thereโs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
Real-Life Among Us
Real-Life Among Us
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you were transformed into an actual Crewmate or Imposter for a day? Visit the library and find out in this real-life game of Among Us, complete tasks and compete to stay alive!
Snowy BINGO
Snowy BINGO
Come join us for some wintery fun playing Snowy Bingo! We use picture BINGO cards and children in grades one through six attend independently. Registration required, for a session from 4:30pm - 5:30pm or 6:30pm - 7:30pm.
Tween Skate
Tween Skate
ADVANCE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Chill out on the ice with friends! Tweens will enjoy an evening of free skating and games at the Polar Plaza and then warm up with some hot chocolate and pizza. Bring your own ice skates from home. Children must be accompanied by an adult for check-in and check-out.
Pinecone Suet Feeders
Pinecone Suet Feeders
Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. (Programa ofrecido en Espaรฑol.)
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter
On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about โsick foodsโ 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...
Jump with Marshall
Jump with Marshall
Join us for a morning of fun with Marshall from Paw Patrol. Participants will get to meet and interact with Marshall while they bounce and play in our inflatable jump houses and obstacle course. All participants must be accompanied by a paying adult. Register early for a discounted rate.
Bala Yoga – Family Yoga Event
Bala Yoga – Family Yoga Event
Melissa Hansen from Bala Yoga will lead us in a half-hour yoga class for kids and their adults. Yoga helps children become strong and flexible โ both physically and emotionally. Our classes teach poses and mindfulness but in a playful way using games, songs and stories. We will move, breathe, and have fun! Please register...
Winter Reptiles and Amphibians
Winter Reptiles and Amphibians
Check out our resident indoor herptiles, then go on a short walk to see where their wild cousins are spending winter outside! Family program.
January Jamboree
January Jamboree
Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor winter activities, games and crafts. Itโs going to be SNOW MUCH FUN โฆ with or without the white stuff! All ages welcome. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guided Hikes โ 11:15am, 12:15pm & 1:15pm Turtle Races โ Times TBD Snowman Toss Snow...
Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters
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!
Farm Life in Winter
Farm Life in Winter
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. Thereโs a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
Open Board Gaming
Open Board Gaming
Got some free time this weekend? Stop by the Library and try out our board games! Feel free to BYOG (bring your own game) to share as well.
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