Looks like a fun event in downtown Chicago this weekend. The Polar Adventure Days take place on three different Saturdays during the winter months.
Here is the info from their site:
The Chicago Park District presents the sixth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12 – 4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 11, Jan. 22 and Feb. 26, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free. Click here to watch a video about Polar Adventure Days.
Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather as events take place both outdoors and inside the visitor center.
The following features and activities will be available at Polar Adventure Days:
•The first 500 visitors receive a complimentary Polar Adventure Day mug filled with hot chocolate while supplies last. Limit one per person.
•Nadeau’s Ice Sculpture transforms blocks of ice into magical creations.
• Various live animals will be on site to discover, such as birds of prey.
•Siberian huskies will be present and adventurers will talk about their Iditarod dog sled race experiences.
•Live entertainment from the Old Town School of Folk Music.
•Arts and craft tables for making nature-inspired creations.
•Free snowshoe rental for exploration of the island if there is enough snow.
Please call to confirm scheduled activities for Polar Adventure Days as activities are subject to change. For more information, call 312-742-PLAY (7529).
Directions by car to Northerly Island:
Take Lake Shore Drive north or south to the 18th Street/Museum Campus exit. Follow Museum Campus Drive toward Adler Planetarium. Turn right on Lynn White Drive. Go past the Charter One Pavilion (on left) and the Burnham Harbor Yacht Club (on right). The visitor center and free parking are on the left.
Northerly Island is also accessible by public transportation:
Take the #146 bus, exit at Lynn White Drive and walk south to the visitor center.
Contact Phone: 312.742.7529
We definitely have snow, and with this cold weather maybe you are in the mood for some winter activities.