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Friday, January 04, 2013
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Chicago Winter Dance| Chicago |
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Free, introductory one-hour dance lessons by professional instructors followed by music and dancing.
Where: Millennium Park - Chicago
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Jan. 4-5; noon-3 p.m. Jan. 6
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free

Winter Flower and Train Show| Chicago |
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Model trains will wind their way through a miniature village set in a field of poinsettias. The village is made entirely of natural materials and features a variety of Chicago-style homes and famous buildings such as the neighborhood bungalow, Chicago Theatre and Chicago Water Tower Place. Nov. 26-Jan. 8.
Where: Lincoln Park Conservatory
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Snowman Contest| Olympia Fields |
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Build a snowman out of biodegradable and natural items to win. Fill out an entry form at the main office.
Where: Irons Oaks
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Hike, ski and snowshoe along solar lighted trails| Libertyville |
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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.
Where: Lake County Forest Preserves
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Sweet Home Chicago: The History of America’s Candy Capital| Chicago |
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Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers and Cracker Jack.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
















