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Outdoor Ice Rinks and Sledding Hills

Sledding Hills

Glenview:

Flick Park
3600 Glenview Rd.
Lighted, open until 10 p.m. nightly

Johns Park
2101 Central Rd.
Lighted, open until 10 p.m. nightly

Call 847.604.1893 for recorded weather/hill conditions message. Hills are unsupervised, and the park district encourages active supervision of children by responsible adults.

Highland Park:

Danny Cunniff Park
3100 Trailway St. (at the end, north of Half Day Rd.)
Call 847.681.2189 for sled hill conditions.

Northbrook:

Wood Oaks Green Sledding Hill
1150 Sanders Rd.
Monday - Friday 3:30 - dusk
Saturday-Sunday Noon - dusk

Technie Prairie Park
1750 Techny Rd.
Monday - Thursday 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Friday 4 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 12 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 6:30 p.m.

Call 847.291.2985 for recorded weather/hill conditions message.

Glencoe:

Watt Park Sledding Hill 305 Randolph St. Call 847.835.3030 for conditions.

Vernon Hills:

Century Park Indian Wood and Hawthorn Parkway Call for 847.996.6800 for conditions.

Outdoor Ice Rinks

Glenview:

Flick Park
3600 Glenview Rd.
Lighted, open nightly until 10 p.m.

Call 847.604.1893 for recorded weather/rink conditions message.

Highland Park:

Sunset Woods Park
1801 Sunset Rd.
Lighted, open nightly until 10 p.m.

Call 847.432.4303 for weather/rink conditions message.

Northbrook:

Meadowhill Park
1479 Maple Ave.
Monday - Friday 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Kids)
6:30 - 9 p.m (Adults)
Saturday 12 - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 6:30 p.m.

Tower Rink
1225 Cedar Lane
Monday - Friday 4:30 - 8 p.m.
Saturday 12 - 8 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 6:30 p.m.

Wilmette:

Gillson Park corner of Sheridan Rd. and Michigan Ave.

West Park South of Lake Ave., west of Laramie

Call for conditions: 847.256.6100

Glencoe:

Watts Center
305 Randolph
Monday - Thursday: 1:30 - 3 - p.m., 3 - 5:15
Friday: (Hockey) 3 - 5:15 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 1:30 - 4:45

Daily Fees: $5, $7 on weekends and holidays

For Indoor Pursuits...

If it’s just too dang cold to be outside, and there will be those days, here’s a few suggestions to keep the kids happy and out of your hair:

Putting Edge, Lincolnshire:

Glow in the dark mini golf at the putting edge!

Mini-golf is usually a summer activity, but why not enjoy it all year long? This is a great place to go on those days off from school, when the wind is blowing and you’re going just a little stir crazy. Depending on the package you buy and the age of your child, kids can cost anywhere from $6.85 - $11.35, while adults are $9.35 - $12.35. (Kids 4 and under play free with a paying adult!)

City Park At Lincolnshire
275 Parkway Drive, Suite 321, Lincolnshire
Phone : (847) 229-8833
Fax : (847) 229-8877
Email : lincolnshire@puttingedge.com
Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 11:00 – 9:00
Friday: 11:00 - 12:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday: 11:00 - 9:00

Midlane Golf Dome, Highland Park:

Maybe mini-golf just isn’t your thing – you’ve got to be swinging a real club. Take it indoors seven days a week with the Highland Park Golf Learning Center!

2205 Skokie Valley Rd., Highland Park
847.432.8201
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Kohl Children’s Museum, Glenview:

If you’re looking for an activity that will thoroughly engage younger children – for hours – look no further than Kohl. Keep in mind, this destination is definitely for the younger set, but it’s worth it. Between the pint-sized life-like village to the arts and crafts opportunities and water play, there really is something for everyone. Don’t forget to stop at Kim and Scott’s, too, for a great lunch! Mmmm...pizza pretzels! And coming soon! Clifford the Big Red Dog opens January 21st! Admission is $7.50 for ages 1 - 54, and those 55 and older pay $6.50. Babies under 1 year old are free!

2100 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview
(847) 832-6600
Hours:
Monday 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Special Hours:
The Museum will remain open until 5 p.m.:
• Monday, January 21, 2008
• Monday, February 18, 2008

Pinstripes Bowling, Bocce and Bistro, Northbrook:

Yes, Virginia, there is a live action version of bowling that doesn’t involve the Wii! If you want to beat the pants off your kids old school, but in a contemporary setting, check out Pinstripes in Northbrook. It’s certainly not the old-style formica and plastic chairs and tables of the bowling alleys we grew up with – automated lanes, scoring, bumper bowling, great food – it’s all here. And it’s not cheap, so be prepared to drop a few bucks here. Still, it beats another afternoon in front of the TV, no?

1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook
847.480.2323

Color Me Mine, Ceramic Studio, Glenview:

If your child leans toward the arts and craftsy, there are a number of ceramics painting studios on the North Shore, including Color Me Mine at the Glen Town Center. This winter, they’re offering pre-scholler classes once a week (Thursdays 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.), called “Paint Me A Story.” For just $16, your child can enjoy a different theme each week, and get their arts and crafts time without messing up your kitchen!

Color Me Mine
1855 Tower Drive
847.729.7602

Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette:

This local theater has FABULOUS children’s activities on winter weekends, including the current run of “Buddy Holly for Kids” (through February 9th) for just $10 - $12 and the upcoming “Cinderella!” by Chicago Kids Company, beginning February 16th and running through March 29th.

Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Ave., Wilmette
847.251.7424
www.wilmettetheatre.com