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Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 13-15, 2024 and the Best Places to Snowshoe in the Chicago Suburbs
The weekend is here and it looks like a snowy one! Please be sure the events are still going on before attending in the event of snow. Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
Ongoing
Through January 31 Cantigny Skating Rink and Oak Lodge, see website for information
As long as there is at least 4"-6" of snow on the ground, you can snowshoe at many of our preserves! Here are my favorite places to snowshoe PLUS places to rent snowshoes:
Saturday, January 13
January 13, 14 & 15 Farmhouse Tours: Curing a Cold in the 1890s, Kline Creek Farm, West Chicago, 10AM-4PM, how did the family stay healthy in the winter, what foods were made for ailing family members,
how candy was used as medicine, $5 suggested donation
how candy was used as medicine, $5 suggested donation
January 13 Robert's Yukon Adventure Day, The Grove, Glenview, 11AM-3PM, $5 online, $7 at the door, dog sled teams from adopt-a-husky, learn winter ecology and adaptations, try snowshoeing and snow experiments, and more
January 13 Winterfest, Springbrook Nature Center, Itasca, 11AM-2PM, ice carving, sled dog demos, birds of prey, and more, free
January 13 Eagle Watch, Four Rivers, Channahon, 11AM-3PM, free
January 13 Winterfest Vernon Hills, Century Park, 11AM-2PM, sled dogs, s'mores, ice skating with skates for rent, and more
January 13 Candlelight Ski/Hike, Marengo Ridge, 5PM-9PM, if there is 4'' of snow, come for ski-less -- a hike, must bring own equipment
Sunday, January 14
January 14 Picidae, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington, 1PM, learn about woodpeckers and take a walk to observe them
Monday, January 15
January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, Recreation Center, Highland Park, 10AM-12:30PM, participate in service projects sponsored by local organizations and businesses, free
January 15 Animal Encounter, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook, 1:30 PM
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