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Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - various times
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
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Museum of Contemporary Art - 11:00 AM
Museum of Contemporary Art - 11:00 AM
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Garfield Park Conservatory - 11:00 AM
Garfield Park Conservatory - 11:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
I AM WILD: A Charley Harper Exhibit
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Chicago Childrens Museum - 10:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
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Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Build a Bear Workshops Chicago area locations - 10:00 AM
Vivid Creatures at the Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum - various times
Morton Arboretum - various times
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Ice Festival Downtown Downers Grove
Fri Jan 30, 2026 - Sun Feb 1, 2026
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Repeating every days through February 1, 2026.
11:00am CT
Age: 0+
Location:
Downtown Downers Grove
Bundle up and head to Downtown Downers Grove for the annual Ice Festival! Enjoy more than 60 stunning ice sculptures displayed throughout the downtown, sponsored by local businesses. Watch live carving demonstrations on Friday from 5:30-7:30pm at the corner of Main Street and Curtiss Street, and then on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm at the Main Street Train Station.
This year’s ice art features include an octopus, kangaroo, shamrock, figure skater, diamond ring, and the return of the fan-favorite Kissing Booth, plus a few fun ice games to discover along the way. While here don't miss the 12ft. heart photo op! More details will be available at downtowndg.org closer to the event.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
