11/29/25 LAKEFRONT TRAIL ALERT: The lakefront trail is closed from Oak St. to Ohio St., as is the underpass at Chicago Ave., due to weather conditions. See the Lakefront Trail map here.
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Come out and celebrate winter in Chicago!
Celebrate the magic of winter with the Chicago Park District at Polar Adventure Days 2026!
Experience the beauty of the season at two of Chicago’s most unique natural areas — Northerly Island Park and Big Marsh Park — with a full day of family-friendly outdoor and indoor fun.
Bundle up and enjoy husky sled dog demonstrations, live demonstrations, arts & crafts, nature play and warm up with hot cocoa by the bonfire.
Since 2005, Polar Adventure Days has celebrated Chicago’s winter wildlife and natural beauty. This cherished event now brings the joy of the season to both the Museum Campus and the Southeast Side, introducing visitors to the city’s rich ecological and cultural landscapes.
IT'S FREE!
Saturday, January 24 at Northerly Island Park
1521 S. Linn White Dr.
Saturday, February 21 at Big Marsh Park
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
11 am - 3 pm
Polar Adventure Day is part of the Night Out in the Parks initiative, which features more than 1,000 citywide cultural and arts activities in the parks throughout the year.
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