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Kohl Children’s Museum New Year’s Eve Bash! We’re transforming an entire wing of the Museum into a giant Time Square party with the biggest confetti drop you’ve ever seen! Children’s concert with Wendy Morgan (morning session), DJ and dance party (afternoon session), hat making and horns, family photos, free hair styling from KidSnips. Saturday, Dec 31, 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Visit www.kcmgc.org/nye for tickets, $17 - $32 per person. Located at 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. [See ourad on Page 3.] Wilmot Mountain Now part of Vail Resorts’ Epic Family with more than $13 million in renovations completed fall of 2016. Improvements include overhaul of snowmaking system, 4,000 square foot dedicated beginner area & Children’s Learning Center, Main Lodge Transformation, 45% increase in lift capacity including 3 new quad lifts, expanded Terrain Parks, upgraded foot & beverage and superior customer service. Ski, snowboard and tube with us this season. 11931 Fox River Road, Wilmot, WI. www.wilmotmountain.com [See our ad on p.. 5.]
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rom light displays to classic holiday productions and special events and activities for the whole family, there’s no better way to celebrate the holidays. Our list’s festive events, spanning all sorts of entertainment, are sure to make the season merry and bright. Kuipers Family Farm Visit the farm for a huge selection of freshly harvested Pine and Fir trees. Includes shaking, baling and one of our famous apple cider donuts for everyone in your party. Browse The Orchard Shop & Bakery for great gift ideas, gourmet foods, pies, fudge, apple cider and so much more! Located in Maple Park, IL just 45 minutes west of Chicago. Visit www. 8 out & about
Living Wheaton...for the holidays! One of the most popular of family traditions in Wheaton is the old-fashioned horse and carriage rides offered on Saturdays in Downtown Wheaton. Starting Saturday, November 26th and every Saturday through December 17th, the complimentary rides are offered from 12pm to 3pm. Families can board at Martin Memorial Plaza at Front and Main Street. Visits with Santa are also available at Martin Memorial Plaza on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm. Sponsored by the Downtown Wheaton Association, 108 East Wesley Street, Wheaton. www.downtownwheaton.com kuipersfamilyfarm.com or call 815-827-5200 for more information. Cascade Mountain...where kids ski free! One of the most popular ski resorts in the Midwest is Cascade Mountain. Located on Interstate 90/94 between Madison and Wisconsin Dells, Cascade is a large area with 36 ski trails and snow tubing. Phase I of a threephase expansion project has begun at Cascade Mountain. This first phase includes two new lifts, eight new trails, additional snowmaking, an expanded main lodge, paved parking and base area improvements.The cost of this initial phase is $9 million dollars and all work should be completed in time for the upcoming ski season. Wisconsin Dells is just 15 minutes away from Cascade, and the city of Portage is even closer. Families with children save a bundle at Cascade Mountain because kids 12 and under ski free when accompanied by a paying adult. For more information, go to www.cascademountain.com. [See our ad on back cover.] suburban family | subfam.com
Creek Bend Nature Center Visit Creek Bend Nature Center for fun, interactive exhibits. There’s plenty to see and do – both inside and out! Learn all about oaks. See what the Fox River might look like below the surface. View bison in our prairie wild exhibit. Enjoy scavenger hunts, hikes and scheduled nature programs. Visit www.kaneforest.com or call 630-444-3190. At Creek Bend Nature Center, you can explore galore! Open Monday – Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and Saturday – Sunday from noon – 4 p.m. Admission is always free. 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Cantigny Park The holidays are extra special at Cantigny in Wheaton. Plan to attend the spectacular poinsettia display and sale on Nov. 18, followed by the fun-packed Celebrate the Season Holiday Festival and Mistletoe Market on Dec. 3. And don’t forget the massive LEGO Train Show Dec. 10-11! Holiday brunches are set for Dec. 4 (Santa) and Dec. 10 (Grinch). To RSVP, call 630November/December 2016