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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation & Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/12/2017 - 1/15/2018
Saturdays and Sundays, 12/16-17 and Tuesday - Sunday, 12/26 - 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!
Daily, through 12/22; 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday, 12/23 through Sunday, 1/7, 10 am - 7 pm
Wonderland Express, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
With more than 700,000 twinkling LED lights throughout the garden and re-creation of Chicago's favorite landmarks, Wonderland Express combines the magic of model railroads with a holiday wonderland. This family-friendly tradition includes special events such as caroling and ice sculpting. Additional Family Drop-in activities offered. Fee applies. (Closes at 3 p.m. on December 24 and closed December 25)
Sunday, 12/17; 2 pm & 3:30 pm
Winter Solstice Woods Walk, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Join a free, guided 40-minute woods walk to coincide with the winter solstice that occurs on December 21st - the shortest day of the year. Warm up by a fire afterward. Meet at the McDonald Woods shelter. Check the web page for last-minute weather updates.
Throughout the Winter, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Cross-country skiing is a fun way to stay active during winter. Starting December 16th, as soon as, conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5" snow), Sagawau Nordic is open daily from 9 am - 4 pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. You may also visit us on-line at www.FPDCC.com to f...
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