Oaklee's Family Guide February/March/April 2018 | Page 6

February Events & Activities
Feb. 11, 9am - 4pm
Morton Arboretum Chocolate Weekend
Lisle: [phone] http://www.mortonarb.org
Feb. 13, 6pm - 8pm
Glen Crest Fine Arts Night
Glen Ellyn: http://gepl.evanced.info/signup/
EventDetails?EventId=13676
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Celebrate chocolate
and its connection to the natural world at this annual event.
Visit, taste, and buy specialty chocolates and treats from a
variety of vendors.
Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane St: Celebrate the artistic
talents, including include visual art, music, home arts, band,
orchestra and chorus, of Glen Crest Middle School students.
Feb. 11-Feb. 25, 1pm Sundays
Emerald City Theatre: Magic Tree House: Showtime for
Shakespeare
Chicago: www.emeraldcitytheatre.com
Feb. 14, 21, 28, 6:30pm - 7pm
Family Fun Storytime
Skokie: https://skokielibrary.info/events/7811/family-fun-
storytime
Skokie Public Library Youth Department, 5215 Oakton St: Finish
your evening with fun stories, songs, and more for the whole
family. Drop-in event for families with children ages 2-6.
Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln: Climb into a musical time
machine with Jack and Annie, and travel back to Shakespear-
ean England! In this Midwest premiere, the daring sibling duo
learns to overcome stage fright to save the famed bard’s show.
Full of freestyle beats to move your feet, this tuneful tale is a
hip-hop hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Morning shows
during the week for groups; check website for general public
availability. Ages 5+. Tickets start at $19; student matinee.
Feb. 21-Mar. 28, 9:15 and 10am
Sing Dance Play
Elmhurst: [phone] www.epd.org
https://onlinereg.epd.org/WEB/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?
module=AR&primarycode=ew10113
Feb. 11-Feb. 19, 10am - 4pm
Enchanted Railroad
Lisle: [phone] mortonarb.org/events/enchanted-railroad
Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave.: An upbeat active class that
teaches music, creative movement and motor skills. Your child
will gain skills such as social/emotional skills, language devel-
opment and kindness. Parents must attend class with infants/
toddlers 6 months through 2 years of age. Costs start at $58.
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: Children and families
can experience trees and trains as they enjoy our intricate mod-
el railroad. Watch as more than 10 model trains wind through a
two-level display of tree collections from around the world.
Feb. 14, 7pm - 8pm
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Bartlett: [phone] http://www.bartlettlibrary.org/
Feb. 11-28, 9:30am - 4pm
Gnome Hunt
Lisle: [phone] http://www.mortonarb.org
Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road: Create your
space and earn volunteer hours. The Teen Advisory Board will
be part of creating teen programs/activities and give input on
books and materials purchased for teens.
The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53: The animals may be
hibernating, but we still have gnomes. Find all of the gnomes
hiding in the Children’s Garden. Drop-in activity.
Feb. 15, 22 9:30am - 11am
Drop-In Tot Open Gym
Crystal Lake: [phone] http://www.crystallakeparks.org
Feb. 11, 9am - 3pm
The Great Midwest Train Show
Wheaton: [phone] http://greatmidwesttrainshow.com
Grand Oaks Gym, 1401 W. Route 176: Drop-In Tot Open Gym.
Ages 1-4. $5 per child/ pay at the door.
DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road: The Great
Midwest Train Show is the world’s largest monthly train show
with an average of 180 exhibitors at each show featuring trains
of all scales and gauges. For the serious collector or those just
looking to get started with the hobby.
Feb. 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime at Historic Village Hall
Algonquin: [phone] http://www.aapld.org/do
Historic Village Hall, 2 S. Main St.: A storytime filled with songs,
dancing, crafts and other activities. No registration required.
Feb. 11, 2-3:30pm
Seussical Kids
Wilmette: wilmettepark.org
Feb. 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in
Elmhurst: http://host4.evanced.info/elmhurst/evanced/
eventsignup.asp?ID=24024
Wilmette Rec Center, 3000 Glenview Road: A Wilmette Chil-
dren’s Theatre MINI Production!
Feb. 11, 4pm - 8pm
Winter Chilly Fest
Skokie: [phone]
https://www.skokieparks.org/emily-oaks-nature-center
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave.: Meet under the
Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for 20 minutes of songs and
rhymes. For newborns to 11 months with an adult. No registration.
Feb. 16, 7pm
Dive In Movie: Moana
Oak Brook: [phone]
http://www.obparks.org/special-events/dive-movie
Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.: Winter fun under
the stars and a cozy indoor chili dinner. Ice skating, snowshoe-
ing, hayrides, snow and ice games, campfire with hot chocolate
and roasted marshmallows. Vegetarian or turkey chili offered;
turkey hot dogs for children. Call [phone], ext. 2500 for
dinner reservations and skate rental information.
FEB-MARCH-APRIL 2018
Oak Brook Park District Family Aquatic Center, 1450 Forest
Gate Road: Watch “Moana” from the water at Oak Brook Park
District’s award-winning Indoor Aquatic Center!
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