Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 6 - 7, 2024}

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 6 - 7, 2024

Here comes the weekend! Check out my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs:

Ongoing

September 9 - January 7 Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dreamworld, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, creatures from Mexican folklore that are composites of multiple animals, free exhibit

September 9 - January 7 Picasso 50 Years Later, Elmhurst Art Museum, works by Picasso and his contemporaries, with admission

Through January 7 Kids and Students have free admission to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Please see website for further information.

Lightscape Returns to Chicago Botanic Garden!!! In its fifth year, Lightscape is set to dazzle us again! I just visited for a preview this week and the displays are more magical than ever plus the engaging illuminated trail is longer! Be sure to pick up your tickets soon. Lightscape runs November 10 - January 7.

November 17 - January 6 Willow Hill Lights, Northbrook

November 18 - January 6 Illumination: Treelights at the Morton Arboretum, enjoy a 1-mile hiking path where you will see the Arboretum's trees highlighted with lights and music as you have never seen them before, see website for more details and tickets

Through January 31 Cantigny Skating Rink and Oak Lodge, see website for information

Winter is for hiking! Check out my Chicago Suburban Hiking Recommendations for ideas. 

Saturday, January 6

January 6 Frosty Fest, Viking Park, Gurnee, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., free, winter games, crafts, bumper cars, campfire, s'mores, hot cocoa and more

January 6 Pleasant Prairie Twelfth Night, Rec Plex, Wruck Beach, 5:30 p.m., tradition marking the end of the holiday season burning pine Christmas trees, sing carols, hot cocoa, and more, free

January 6 First Saturday Evanston, shop handmade goods, visit with local artists, experience art, free

Sunday, January 7

January 7 The Science of Snow, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1pm, learn how snowflakes form, both indoor and outdoor activities, free