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Winter Break Events

Winter Secrets Hike

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

The winter can appear barren of wildlife, but surprisingly so much is happening above, within and beneath the snow. Join […]

Free

Kwanzaa Celebration

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Celebrate community, honor Pan-African Heritage and embrace the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Call for more info.

Free

Winter Camp

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Learn the significance of the winter season in Native American culture while participating in various activities. Activities, hosted from 10 […]

Free

New Year’s Resolution Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Fulfill your resolution of being more active by taking a brisk guided walk. Ages 18 & up.

Free

The Bare Bones

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Check out this jaw-dropping interactive display of animal skulls and bones.

Free

Winter Exploration Day

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Get outside and enjoy winter. Great opportunity for the whole family to experience snowshoeing (weather permitting), hikes, art making, campfires […]

Free

Salamanders

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Indoor investigation into our amazing, unique and important salamanders. Ages 12 & up.

Free

Family Winter Scavenger Hunt and Campfire

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Enjoy a winter afternoon on a self-guided hunt for signs of animals and plant life on your Scavenger Hunt List, […]

Free