Come out and celebrate winter in Chicago!
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.
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!
Sponsored by Ford Motor Company
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
Activities
Have fun while enjoying all the wonders of nature at Polar Adventure Days!
- See Husky teams sled around the park
- Live ice carving
- Make a nature-inspired winter craft
- Meet live animals
- Enjoy live music and hot cocoa
- Food available onsite for purchase
- Puppet show at Northerly Island & Roaming puppets at Big Marsh with the Jabberwocky Marionettes
- Try balancing & walking on a slackline with expert guidance from Slackline Chicago
Parking
- Northerly Island: Parking is available for $5 per car (cash only).
- Big Marsh Park: Free parking
Admission is free! No registration required.
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.
