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Frosty Fest at Viking Park in Gurnee

January 06, 2024 - January 06, 2024 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Location

Viking Park

4374 Old Grand Ave.

Gurnee, IL 60031

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Description

Come out to the winter wonderland in Viking Park for outdoor sleigh rides, crafts, games, bumper cars and more.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 6, 2024

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 847-599-3745

Website: https://www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/events/special-events/50519/frosty-fest

Age recommendation: Babies, Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: North/Northwest Suburbs

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