7 FUN SPOTS FOR TOTS

7FUN SPOTS FOR TOTS

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It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean family fun can’t be had! Plenty of places, indoors and out, offer families with children of all ages a chance to burn off some energy, learn a new skill or just have a great time with one another.

COLOR ME MINE

1306 Commons Drive, Geneva 630-262-9000 www.geneva.colormemine.com Make long-lasting memories and art at the same time with an outing to this pottery painting studio. Vases, plates and ceramic characters, among other pieces, await colorful brushstrokes and imaginative designs. Or bring the creativity to the kitchen table with a to-go pottery kit, available for purchase online.

EPIC AIR TRAMPOLINE PARK

1675 N. Lancaster Road, South Elgin 847-608-0600 www.epicairpark.com Sky-high jumps, leaps and even an unconventional game of basketball are the draw at this 30,000-square-foot space. In addition to the trampolines, the park’s Ball Blaster Arena allows kids to navigate through mazes and obstacles and rocket down two enormous slides. The Toddler Zone includes a soft play area,

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ESCAPADE 360

77 S. Riverside Drive, Elgin 847-701-4360 www.escapade360.com Those with children 12 and older can challenge their wits with the puzzles that lie within themed escape rooms. The clock is ticking as up to eight players (one room is capped at six) are tasked with solving clues, working as a team and more. Participants can select rooms based on varying levels of difficulty.

FABYAN FOREST PRESERVE

1500 Crissey Ave., Batavia Note: also available to access west of the river at 1925 Batavia Ave., Geneva 630-232-5980 www.kaneforest.com Enjoy one of winter’s simplest pleasures with a day of sledding. The sled hill sits adjacent to the iconic windmill and is open to all from sunrise until 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays as well as holidays. Sledding takes place on weekdays from sunrise to sunset at Fabyan and every day at Campton, Johnson’s Mound and Oakhurst forest preserves. A minimum of 4 inches of snow must be present for sledding.

FOX VALLEY ICE ARENA

1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva 630-262-0690 www.fvia.us Two massive ice rinks offer families the chance to get some exercise and practice their fancy footwork. Public skating is available for $10 on various days — visit the website for more information. The arena offers skate rentals, and a skate assist bar can be accessed for a small fee. Online advanced registration is recommended.

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FUNWAY

1335 S. River St., Batavia 630-879-8717 www.funway.com What isn’t there to do at Funway? Families can check out bowling lanes, play a game of laser tag, crash into each other in bumper cars or test their abilities in one of nearly 100 arcade games. Of course, a trip to Funway is hardly complete without a lap (or several) around the roller-skating rink. Flashing lights and a lively soundtrack add to the experience.

HICKORY KNOLLS DISCOVERY CENTER

3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles 630-513-4399 www.stcnature.org Explore indoors and out at this free nature space operated by St. Charles Park District. Living in the center’s enclosures and tanks are small insects, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. The outdoor surroundings offer more than 3 miles of trails as well as woodlands, wetland and prairie habitats, according to its website.

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