With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can traverse the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville or the 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Starting Sunday, Nov. 4, the trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open until 9 .m. daily until March 9.

The exhibit features the illustrations of W. W. Denslow, a Chicago resident whose famous illustrations helped to inspire the design of the classic 1939 MGM film starring Judy Garland. The bright and colorful exhibit provides a variety of learning opportunities and hands-on activities within a three-dimensional representation of Denslow's distinctive illustrations.

Discover how sounds make music, and how music makes you feel, with activities like making melodies on bolt- and wrench-a-phones, using soft sculpture pegs to make a music box, blowing air over a reed, moving musical notes on a staff, beating percussion instruments, and creating an artistic masterpiece that reflects how music makes you feel

Grove Scene Investigations  | Glenview

Something has gone missing at the Grove. Help collect clues to find the culprit while learning about animals that live at The Grove. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Help the Grove's restoration team collect seeds and make way for native wildflowers, grasses and trees by removing invasive, non-native plants. Bring work gloves if you have them. Jan. 19, Feb. 16.

Interactive show that offers audiences the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life. Hip-hop legend Biz Markie joins the cast on stage and the show also features Super Music Friends and Dancey Dance guest performances.

Stanley Lambchop wants to travel the world to escape his ordinary life. One night, a bulletin board falls right on top of Stanley and he wakes up really flat. Recommended for kids 3-10.

Stage production presented by American Eagle Productions.

Evanston author Todd Hasak-Lowy discusses and signs copies of his funny and poignant new novel for young people, "33 Minutes." Refreshments will be served.