Winter 2010

FOURTH ANNUAL POLAR ADVENTURE DAYS OFFER THREE DAYS OF FAMILY FUN THIS WINTER AT NORTHERLY ISLAND


Release Date: 11/07/08

The Chicago Park District presents the fourth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12-4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 13, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn 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, watch ice sculpture carvings, and create nature-inspired crafts.

The following features and activities will be available at Polar Adventure Days:

•The first 500 visitors receive a complimentary Polar Adventure Day mug filled with hot chocolate. Limit one per person.

•Nadeau’s Ice Sculpture carves magical creations on site.

• Various live animals will be on site to discover such as birds of prey.

•An arctic camping demo by Northwest Passage.

•Siberian huskies will be present and adventurers will talk about their Iditarod dog sled race experiences.

•Live entertainment including winter storytelling.

•Arts and craft tables for making nature-inspired creations.

•Free snowshoe rental for exploration of the island (if there is snow).

•REI will discuss winter activities.

Please call to confirm scheduled activities for Polar Adventure Days as activities are subject to change. For more information, call 312-742-PLAY.

  • Contact Phone: 312 742 7529