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Park District Debuts New Winterfest Event This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do outside for a change? Why not plan on attending this weekend's Winterfest, put on by the Bolingbrook Park District?
With more than 20 inches of snow pelting the area over the last few weeks (and more falling as we speak), you're likely suffering from a bit of house arrest.
True, there aren't many activities designed around tons of snow fall. But, alas, the Bolingbrook Park District is looking to change all that nonsense. And they're doing it in a big way.
The park district is debuting its newest fun-filled event this weekend, its very first Winterfest, a mother of all snow days, if you will.
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From the park district: "Don't hibernate...celebrate! Re-imagine the winter season with a day of unique, fun and FREE activities at Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Tromp through the woodland with a snowshoe hike, warm to fireside stories and hot chocolate and discover winter fun. Embrace the season and enjoy a variety of fun-filled activities for all ages! Food will be available for purchase."
The day will also include a hockey shootout, sled dogs and snowshoeing among other activities.
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Winterfest runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday at the .
Parking is limited at the nature center. Additional parking will be available at with a shuttle service giving goers a lift to the nature center.
For more on this event, contact the park district at (630) 739-2600.
Here's a complete schedule of events:
Event
Location
Time
Fireside Stories and Songs
Council Ring
on the 1/2 hours
Critter Crafts
Preschool Rooms
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Face Painting
Lobby
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hockey Shootout
Circle Drive
11:00 a.m.-3:00 pm
Dance Demo
Quercus
11:00-11:45 a.m. jazz and ballet; Noon-1:00 p.m. hip hop; 1:30-2:30 pm hip hop
Wildlife Hike
Gravel Trails
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sled Dogs
Entry drive
11:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; and 1:30 p.m.
SOAR Campfire
Campfire
Noon-2:00 p.m.
Snowshoe Hike
Top of Ridge
on the 1/2 hours
Snow activities
Back of center
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cookie Decorating
Preschool rooms
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hay Maze
Outside
11:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
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