FAMILY Mother Son Date Night - Enjoy a special evening of dinner, dessert, games and dancing. Suites and dresses suggested. 6:30-8:30 PM. Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club, Hoffman Estates. Fee, register 847-285-5432. heparks.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 ADULTS Free Health and Wellness Expo - Learn about the latest products and services to help you live a healthier, happy life. 10 AM-2 PM. Garden Terrace at the Pavilion, Elk Grove Village. elkgroveparks.org. FAMILY Free Ice Skating - Break your winter blues and experience Ice-A-Palooza. Enjoy ice skating, hockey, games, bonfires, concessions, character visits and ice performances. 11 AM-2 PM. Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks, Wheaton. wheatonparkdistrict.com. FAMILY Victorian Valentine Making - Participants are invited to view the “Heart’s Desire” exhibit for inspiration, and then make a special Victorian-inspired valentine to share. Craft supplies provided, all ages welcome. 2-4 PM. Elmhurst History Museum. Fee, call to register 630-530-6879. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FAMILY Science Expo - Enjoy an afternoon of handson activities and interactive demonstrations with science enthusiasts and experts. Drop-in event for all ages. 1:30-3:30 PM. Skokie Public Library. 847-673-7774. FAMILY Victorian Valentines - Valentines of the Victorian era were treasured keepsakes, incorporating feathers, beads and bits of fabric. Create your own Victorian-style valentines in a fun afternoon workshop. Ages 3 and up. Free event, suggested donation of $3 per participant. 1-3 PM. DuPage County Historical Museum, Wheaton. Register at dupagemuseum.org or 630-510-4941.
District Museum. Fee, call to register 630-624-9545 or email bpetrosius@gmail.com. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 ADULTS SUPER Plunge for Special Olympics - The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run invites participants to take the SUPER Plunge to benefit the athletes of the Special Olympics Illinois. The League of nearly 60 plungers will begin jumping into Lake Michigan at 12 PM and continue plunging once an hour for 24 hours. All plungers and their support people will stay in a heated tent on the beach during this fun, round-the-clock event. Northwestern University, Evanston. Register at plungeillinois.com. FAMILY Pond & Koi Society Club Meeting - Join the Midwest Pond & Koi Society’s monthly meeting to discuss pond requirements for koi. Everyone welcome, you don’t need to be a member to attend. Alberto’s, Carol Stream. Call for reservations 312-409-2081. mpks.org. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 FAMILY Free Fun Fair - Enjoy entertainment, games, program demos, inflatables, food and raffles. 11 AM-2 PM. Vaughan Athletic Center, Aurora. 630-907-9600. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. FAMILY Free Moonlit Hike - Bundle up for a moonlit walk in nature and search for nocturnal animals, tracks, and discuss adaptations for winter conditions. Stay for hot cocoa after. 6-7 PM. Churchill Park, Glen Ellyn. Register at gepark.org. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
FAMILY Winter Tree Hunt - Get the whole family outdoors and exploring! Learn about local trees and their unique features by following clues on a map. The day’s adventure will end with sampling some sweet surprises that come from the trees. Ages 5 and older. Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley, Schaumburg. Fee, call to register 847-985-2100 or parkfun.com. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TEEN Frosty 3v3 Soccer Tournament - Join the annual Frosty 3v3 Soccer Tournament. Teams comprised of three to six players. Games will be played outdoors - rain, snow, or shine. 9 AM-4 PM. Newton Park, Glen Ellyn. Register at gepark.org. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 ADULTS Free Guided Nature Walk - Enjoy a casual walk led by the Glen Ellyn Park District’s naturalist. Learn a little about the parks including efforts underway to improve the natural features, and look for interesting wildlife and plants along the way. 9-10 AM. MaryKnoll Park, Glen Ellyn. gepark.org. KIDS Art + Science: Baking Soda Powered Boats Using a bit of chemistry, make a boat powered by baking soda and vinegar. Grades K-3, parents encouraged to attend. 4:15 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. Register 630-627-0316 or helenplum.org. FRIDAY, FEBRURAY 22 FAMILY Freeze Fest at the Zone - Enjoy a fun-filled evening of activities including arts and crafts, turf games,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 KIDS Hikin’ Tykes: Voles - Children will listen to a nature-based story, participate in hands-on activities, create a craft and explore outdoors (weather permitting). For ages 2-4 with an adult. 9:30-10:45 AM. Greenbelt Cultural CenterEducation Wing, North Chicago. Fee, register at lcfpd.org. SENIORS Let’s Do Lunch - Enjoy a catered lunch from Brick’s consisting of lasagna, salad and dessert. Ages 60+. 12-2 PM. Maryknoll Clubhouse, Glen Ellyn. Register at gepark.org. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 KIDS Valentines Event - Make a valentine, eat a snack, ride the carousel and play on the Jumps n’ Jiggles equipment. 10 AM. Jumps n’ Jiggles, Elk Grove Village. Free with general admission. elkgroveparks.org. TEENS STEAM Team: Paper Circuits - Light up your art by incorporating circuits and LEDs. Grades 4-8. 4:15 PM. Helen Plum Library, Lombard. Register 630-627-0316 or helenplum.org. ADULTS Nautical Oil Painting Demo - Watch classic marine artist Eric Nils Forsberg demonstrate the creation of a nautical oil painting. Following the presentation, the painting will be auctioned to a lucky winner. 7 PM. Bloomingdale Park January/February 2019
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