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Enter a winter wonderland illuminated by the laughter of children and more than one million lights at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights.
Join us for the brilliance of this fun, family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. [Read more…] about Lincoln Park Zoo Lights
Randall Oaks Zoo
is geared up for our annual Winter Festival! It’s the most magical time of the year! Experience the zoo all dressed up in holiday lights! The zoo is open weekends December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 | 12:00-8:00 pm
We have decorated the zoo in over 100,000 lights creating the ultimate holiday experience. Enjoy some of our many additional activities that we have going on, check our Facebook page for updates and coupons. [Read more…] about Randall Oaks Zoo WinterFest
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles IllinoisFree Admission! Grounds Open Daily Dawn to Dusk Weather & Conditions Permitting.
Building Hours: Monday-Saturday • 10am to 4pm
Featuring Fox Valley’s natural treasures! Nestled at the edge of 130 acres of oak woodlands, wetlands and prairies, the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center offers a unique blend of rustic nature and contemporary comforts. Learn about Ice Age land forms, Saving Snakes & more! Live animal displays, including [Read more…] about Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Experience Farm Life at Primrose Farm Free Admission!
Explore restored farm buildings, visit with farm animals and agricultural interpreters, or enjoy a stroll through 100+ acres of historic and modern rural landscapes. Exciting and educational activities await you in the Primrose Farm Farmyard!
Grounds Open Daily Dawn to Dusk Weather & Conditions Permitting. Office Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am to 3pm. [Read more…] about Experience Farm Life At Primrose Farm in St Charles IL
River View Miniature Golf Course St. Charles IllinoisFun ‘fore’ everyone at River View Mini Golf Course! The layout of this popular 18-hole miniature golf course will intrigue even the most elite golf connoisseurs. Enjoy the naturally-landscaped greens and scenic views along the Fox River while encountering a multitude of obstacles.
This par 42 challenging course has an interactive babbling brook, waterfall, sand traps, windmill, [Read more…] about River View Miniature Golf Course
Hayride Fun For All! St. Charles Park District Primrose Farm Autumn Hayrides.
Fall calendars can quickly fill up with autumn festivals, costume parties and pumpkin carving, so why not slow down to enjoy the beauty of the season with an old-fashioned hayride and bonfire at Primrose Farm in St. Charles?
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Amaze any child with a personalized letter from Santa Claus delivered directly to their home.
Add to the excitement of Christmas time with a letter from Santa Claus all the way from the North Pole. Sponsored by St. Charles Park District.
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Snow Plow Sam classes are filled with fun, games and ice-safe toys to help preschool-aged children learn basic skills of proper falling down and getting up techniques, marching, gliding and forward swizzles.
Youth and adult classes develop the basics of figure skating, both forward and back movements, and balance techniques. Participants will practice falling, getting up, marching, foot glides, forward swizzles, backward wiggles and beginning snowplow stops. At an individual’s pace, progress will be made toward one-foot glides, two-foot turns, forward slaloms and beginning two-foot spins.
There’s also ice hockey classes for those who wish to maneuver a little faster and enjoy some competition. Students will learn proper sports skating techniques and develop successful game situations. Required equipment: hockey skates, gloves and certified hockey helmet (ice approved). Pucks will not be used.
Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings. For specific program details, visit the St. Charles Park District’s website at stcparks.org.
Mittens or gloves and bike helmet are recommended. Skate rental is $2/class. You may bring your own skates. All classes include a free skate on day of lesson when available. Missed classes can be made up anytime within the session depending on class availability.
For all Skate School programs, you must register with both the St. Charles Park District and Fox Valley Ice Arena’s Skate School. First, register with payment to the Park District. Second, register with the Skate School via their website at www.fvia.us to set up an account, pay an $18 annual skills registration fee and sign the waiver prior to class.
For more information, contact Recreation Supervisor Rosie Fasching at 630-513-4334.