The Chicago Park District presents the tenth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12 - 4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 13, Jan. 24 and Feb. 21, at Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free.
Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, 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:
- Discover native animals such as birds of prey from Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation.
- Dog sledding demonstrations with huskies of Free Spirit Siberian Rescue.
- Live entertainment from Old Town School of Folk Music.
- Arts and craft tables led by different organization each month for making nature-inspired creations.
- Journey through time with Storyteller Mama Edie Armstrong.
- Free snowshoe rental for exploration of the island if there is enough snow.
- Sip hot cocoa while strolling across the prairie.
- First 100 participants will receive a free 10th Anniversary Commemorative Polar Adventure mug
Please call to confirm scheduled activities for Polar Adventure Days as activities are subject to change.