File #: 17-0344    Version: 1 Name: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/14/2017 - 12/11/2017
Type: Calendar of Events Status: Filed
File created: 9/27/2017 In control: FPD Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 11/14/2017 Final action: 11/14/2017
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/14/2017 - 12/11/2017 Saturday and Sunday, 11/18-19; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Community Tree Trim, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield Get into the holiday spirit early by registering a community group for the zoo's community tree trim. Assemble your group, make your ornaments, and head to the zoo to decorate your tree. Register at www.czs.org/treetrim. Saturdays and Sundays, 12/2-12/3, 12/9-12/10, 12/16-12/17, and Tuesday-Sunday, 12/26 - 12/31 Holiday Magic, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield Now in its 36th year, celebrate Chicagoland's largest and longest running lights festival. With over one million twinkling LED lights, it's a magical time for the entire family. Highlights include a 41-foot talking tree, train display, carolers, ice carvers, and much more! Friday, 11/24 - Sunday, 1/7 Wonderland Express, Ch...
Indexes: (Inactive) ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
title
PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming

Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/14/2017 - 12/11/2017
Saturday and Sunday, 11/18-19; 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Community Tree Trim, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Get into the holiday spirit early by registering a community group for the zoo's community tree trim. Assemble your group, make your ornaments, and head to the zoo to decorate your tree. Register at www.czs.org/treetrim.

Saturdays and Sundays, 12/2-12/3, 12/9-12/10, 12/16-12/17, and Tuesday-Sunday, 12/26 - 12/31
Holiday Magic, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Now in its 36th year, celebrate Chicagoland's largest and longest running lights festival. With over one million twinkling LED lights, it's a magical time for the entire family. Highlights include a 41-foot talking tree, train display, carolers, ice carvers, and much more!

Friday, 11/24 - Sunday, 1/7
Wonderland Express, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
A celebration of artistry, horticulture, engineering, and imagination awaits at this holiday favorite. Inside, miniature trains pass through a garden filled with mini-replicas of beloved Chicago landmarks and sites all handcrafted from natural materials such as leaves, bark, and moss. Fees apply.

Wednesday, 12/6 - Monday, 12/18
'Tis the Season, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Celebrate the season with special events during Wonderland Express. Family activities include Breakfast with Santa, a Christmas concert, a Hanukkah concert, and Hot Chocolate with Mrs. Claus. For adults, mark your calendar for Holiday Cheers! The seasonal tastings feature local spirits, wine, and winter brews. Fees apply.

Wednesday, 11/15; 4 - 7pm
All About Birds; Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin
Join us as we search for winter birds! Learn about adaptations that make it possible for these birds to survive during the colder weather. We'll play games, go on a b...

Click here for full text