Oaklee's Family Guide November/December/January 2018-2019 | Page 19

January Events & Activities Jan. 1-13, 9am - 5pm “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites” Glenview: 847-832-6600 http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/ Jan. 12, 10am Behind-The-Scenes Tour Old Mill Creek: 847-244-5330 http://www.tempelfarms.com/ behind-the-scenes-tours1.html Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, 2100 Patriot Blvd: ”Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites” allows kids to immerse themselves in the life-sized worlds of children’s books. Children can build literacy skills through interactive experiences and dramatic play with a focus on vocabulary, narrative skills and letter knowledge. The Tempel Lipizzans, 17000 Wadsworth Road: Come for a very special behind-the-scenes look at The Tempel Lipizzans training program. Our tour guides will take you through the stallion stables to learn all about the history of the Lipizzan, classical riding, and our farm. We finish in the arena with a viewing of a daily training session. Jan. 1-6, 10am - 7pm Wonderland Express Glencoe: 312-835-5440 https://www.chicagobotanic.org/ wonderland Jan. 14, 2-4pm Family Service Project: MLK Day Orland Park: http://thebridgeteencenter.org/programs/family- service-project-mlk-day-1 Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road: ‘Tis the season for family fun! Join us at the Garden for Wonderland Express, an annual holiday extravaganza featuring magnificent model trains, magical and glittering indoor snow, and meticulously crafted Chicago landmarks in miniature. Honor Dr. King’s legacy of service by rounding up your family and serving with us on Monday, January 14th. Bring your kids, spouse, extended family, or friends and grow closer through a day of service and intentional conversation. Jan. 2, 4, 10:30am - 1:30pm Big Thinkers! Lake Forest: [phone], [phone] https://www. lakeforestlibrary.org/events/big-thinkers-72 Jan. 15-16, 18, 23-25, 29-31, 10:30-11:30am Chicago Kids Company Presents The Three Little Pigs Chicago: 773-205-9600 https://app.arts-people.com/index. php?show=90378 Jan. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-25, 26-27, 1:30pm Drury Lane Presents: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Oakbrook Terrace: Jan. 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, 10:30-11:30am Chicago Kids Company Presents Sleeping Beauty Chicago: 773-205-9600 https://app.arts-people.com/index. php?show=90368 Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road: Expand your minds and stretch your imaginations during Big Thinkers! The Kasian Room is transformed into a family-friendly creative play space and discovery center. There are new themes to explore every week. Puppets, puzzles, books, musical instruments, and more are on hand to pique your curiosity and spark new ideas. Drop in to play and THINK BIG! The Stahl Family Theater, 5900 W. Belmont Ave.: Three Sister Piggies set out to build their own houses. Which house will the Big Bad Wolf “huff and puff and blow down?” All CKC productions feature professional actors, colorful scenery and costumes, sing-along songs, and plenty of audience participa- tion. Perfect for children ages 2 to 10. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. The Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.: Will the Princess Sleep for 100 years? Or can her true love save her with a Kiss? Don’t miss one of CKC’s most requested shows! All CKC produc- tions feature professional actors, colorful scenery and cos- tumes, sing-along songs, and plenty of audience participation. Perfect for children ages 2 to 10. Jan. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, 9:30 - 11:50am Growing Sprouts Skokie: 847-677-7001 https://www.skokieparks.org/emily-oaks- nature-center Jan. 19-20, 12-3pm Spring Valley Winter Fest Schaumburg: 847-985-2100 http://www.parkfun.com Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St.: This early learning program combines traditional preschool activities with outdoor discovery. Includes outdoor free play; simple science experi- ments; activities about plants, animals, and observing the changing seasons. Children must be toilet-trained. Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road. Cel- ebrate the beauty of winter at this family event! Indoor and outdoor activities will include snowshoeing, horse-drawn wag- on rides, ice fishing demo, outdoor games, indoor crafts and games, marshmallows and cocoa around a bonfire, and more. Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, 10-11:30am Unitarian Universalist Children’s Religious Ed. & High School Youth Group Deerfield: 847-235-1955 Jan. 19, 9:30am-noon Preschool Fair Crystal Lake: [email protected] 126 W. Paddock St.: Meet representatives from area preschools to determine which school best fits your family's needs. Parents and children invited. North Shore Unitarian Church, 2100 Half Day Road: Spiritual growth & social justice are the core fabric of our church. Our re- ligious education curricula for ages 4 -18 emphasizes the study of world religions, the development of an ethical values, and service. Interfaith families are welcome. For more information, call Jonathan, [email protected]. Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland 19 NOV/DEC 2018/JAN 2019