January Events and Activities
Jan. 25, 4:30-6pm
Family LEGOmania
Mount Prospect: 847-253-5675
www.mppl.org
Mount Prospect Public Library 10
South Emerson St. For K-6th graders
and families. Bring the whole family
and build amazing creations together using the Library’s large collection
of LEGOs. All children must be with
adult.
Jan. 28,
Nature Tykes at 9:30-10:15am,
Little Naturalists at 1-2pm
St. Charles: 630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
Wheatstack
A Midwestern Eatery & Tap
Lisle: 630-968-1920
www.wheatstacklisle.com
5900 S. Route 53. Wheatstack – A
Midwestern Eatery & Tap features
great food, a spacious dining room,
cozy fireplace, separate bar area and
raised deck overlooking breathtaking
views of River Bend Golf Club.
Creek Bend Nature Center 37W700
Dean St. Sessions include stories,
nature hikes, songs, games, or crafts.
Nature Tykes for 3 year olds with
parent. Little Naturalists for ages 4 &
5. Advance registration required. $5/
child
Jan. 23
Winterfest in the
Amana Colonies!
Amana, Iowa:
festivalsinamana.com
Jan. 30, 8am-6:30pm
Eagle Extravaganza
Highland Park: 847-433-6901
www.hellernaturecenter.org
Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Rd.
Travel to Starved Rock State Park for
the Illinois Audubon Society’s annual
Eagle Watch Weekend. See live bird
shows, view wild eagles fishing along
the river, make crafts and participate
in hands-on activities. Ages 6 and up
with adult. $20, meals not included.
Children must be accompanied by a
registered adult.. Min/Max is 5/13.
Break out your winter coat for a day
of family fun*! Games, homemade
Chili, and the Snowball dance. Activities around town all day! *Activities
are weather-dependent.
Jan. 23, 10-11:30am
Winter Wildlife Hike
Elgin: 630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
Tyler Creek Forest Preserve 401 Davis Rd. On this naturalist-guided hike,
look for signs of wintering wildlife
and learn about adaptations for surviving the cold. Advance registration
required. FREE
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