Snow Day Festival at Plum Creek Nature Center
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is planning a fun event at Plum Creek Nature Center, located at 27064 S. Dutton Road in Crete Township. See details below from the Forest Preserve:
"“Snow Day Festival” is set for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. This year’s lineup will feature snowball fights, snowshoes, ice carving and more. New this year is an appearance by Elsa and Anna, characters from the Disney movie “Frozen."
“Visitors will be able to see a short performance then meet and take photos with the characters,” said Suzy Lyttle, an interpretive naturalist at Plum Creek. “This will happen in a cozy warming tent. Plus, we will be showing the movie in the nature center with free popcorn.”
Another new fest feature this year is the snowball fight arena. “Even if there is no snow, we have tons of plush snowballs at the ready,” Lyttle said. “There will be an area with hay bales perfect for ducking and hiding.” Ice bowling, ice play in Spot’s Playground and ice carving will make a return to the fest. And the 40-foot sled hill will be ready for action at Plum Creek, which is the District’s hub for winter activities all season long. Conquer the hill with your own plastic sled or one of Plum Creek’s giant sled tubes.
“But if there is no snow, visitors can still try out snowshoes,” Lyttle said. “It is worth a try, with or without snow. Walking becomes a whole new challenge in snowshoes.”
The fest also will feature arts and crafts activities, and free winter giveaways will be given to the first 200 visitors.
“Winter is a time when it’s so easy to stay wrapped up on the couch getting sucked into hours of binge-watching TV shows,” Lyttle said. “This fest gives you an excuse to get outside, get moving and enjoy the outdoors!”
Registration is not required for this free, all-ages event. For more information on additional Forest Preserve District events and programs, visit ReconnectWithNature.org."
"“Snow Day Festival” is set for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. This year’s lineup will feature snowball fights, snowshoes, ice carving and more. New this year is an appearance by Elsa and Anna, characters from the Disney movie “Frozen."
“Visitors will be able to see a short performance then meet and take photos with the characters,” said Suzy Lyttle, an interpretive naturalist at Plum Creek. “This will happen in a cozy warming tent. Plus, we will be showing the movie in the nature center with free popcorn.”
Another new fest feature this year is the snowball fight arena. “Even if there is no snow, we have tons of plush snowballs at the ready,” Lyttle said. “There will be an area with hay bales perfect for ducking and hiding.” Ice bowling, ice play in Spot’s Playground and ice carving will make a return to the fest. And the 40-foot sled hill will be ready for action at Plum Creek, which is the District’s hub for winter activities all season long. Conquer the hill with your own plastic sled or one of Plum Creek’s giant sled tubes.
“But if there is no snow, visitors can still try out snowshoes,” Lyttle said. “It is worth a try, with or without snow. Walking becomes a whole new challenge in snowshoes.”
The fest also will feature arts and crafts activities, and free winter giveaways will be given to the first 200 visitors.
“Winter is a time when it’s so easy to stay wrapped up on the couch getting sucked into hours of binge-watching TV shows,” Lyttle said. “This fest gives you an excuse to get outside, get moving and enjoy the outdoors!”
Registration is not required for this free, all-ages event. For more information on additional Forest Preserve District events and programs, visit ReconnectWithNature.org."
