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WANDERING THROUGH WINTER BY ABBEY HAYES | IMAGE BY TIMOTHY EBERLY
Although staying home for the winter sounds quite ideal, there are plenty of activities to enjoy during the colder months. We put together a list of winter activities to ensure everyone has something to look forward to this season. Coordinate with friends and family to make some memories this winter. Sledding in Downers Grove
Dgparks.org | 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Grab a sled and head to Downers Grove for a day of family-friendly fun. Sledding is available at Gilbert Park, Ebersold Park, and Concord Park. Please check the safety of the hill before sledding.
Ice Skating in Hinsdale
Villageofhinsdale.org | Weather Permitting Enjoy ice skating at Burns Field in Hinsdale. Please check the signs before skating to determine if the ice rink is open. The warming house is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends.
Hansel and Gretel
Lyric Opera House | Lyricopera.org 1/25/23-2/05/23 Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel is back for a limited time at the historic Lyric Opera House. This production is sung in German and there are projected English titles. Showtimes vary by date.
Ice Fest 2023
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARTY SOHL AND THE METROPOLITAN OPERA
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Downers Grove | Downtowndg.org | 2/3/23-2/5/23 Various ice sculptures will be on display throughout Downtown Downers Grove. Be sure to check out the live ice sculpting demonstration too.
