January Events and Activities
Jan. 18, 1-3pm
School Day Off:
“Martin Luther King, Jr.”
Des Plaines: 847-391-5399
www.desplaineshistory.org
Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. Learn about one of America’s
most inspirational social activists
who led the Civil Rights Movement
in the 1950s. Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr. believed in nonviolent methods to
achieve social change. Come celebrate this inspirational Nobel Peace
Prize winner by creating a colorful
collage of Dr. King. For ages 5-12,
with an adult, $3 per child.
Jumps N’ Jiggles
Elk Grove Village: 847-437-9494
www.elkgroveparks.org
1000 Wellington Ave. A maze of tunnels, spiral slide, unlimited rides on
28 ft. carousel. Available for group
rentals & birthday parties. Hours:
Mon – Fri, 10am to 2pm Cost: $4.00/
child, free under age 1
Jan. 18
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
at the Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield: 708-688-8000
www.czs.org/MLKDay
Jan. 18, 1-3pm
Winter Discovery Camp
Highland Park: 847-433-6901
www.hellernaturecenter.org
Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St. MLK
Celebration in the Discovery Center.
Zoo admission is FREE! See historical
memorabilia on display, make a free
craft, enjoy the festivities, including a ceremony by the color guard,
and meet one of our ambassador
animals. Free
Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge
Rd. Bundle up for an afternoon of
playing in the snow and discovering
what makes winter such an amazing
season with games, activities and
experiments galore! Bring warm,
waterproof outdoor clothing. Ages
5-9. $30 Register online.
Jan. 18, 1-2:30pm
Winter Wildlife Hike
Sugar Grove: 630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
Jan. 21, 10-11:30am
Homeschool Explorations
Aurora: 630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
Hannaford Woods Forest Preserve
Merrill Rd., Hannaford Dr. There are
many kinds of animals that brave
the Illinois winter. On this naturalistguided hike, we’ll look for signs of
wintering wildlife and learn about
adaptations for surviving the cold.
FREE. Advance registration required.
Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland
Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth
Ave. This program series is specially
designed for home school families.
Activities focus on ages 5-10 but all
ages are welcome. Each month we
explore a different topic at a different forest preserve. Fee: $2/person.
Advance registration required.
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