Did you hit up the stores for all of the sales after Christmas and other holidays? We at Visit Lake County hope that you had a happy and safe holiday.
With the family leaving town, even though you don't want it to end particularly, there are so many events going on to end 2015 with your youngsters and bring in a hearty 2016.
For New Year's Celebrations with your kids, please continue here.
There is one week left before we send the kids back into school from winter break, and here's what Lake County has for you as the days wind down.
Stop the boredom on the kid's holiday break and sign them up for 1 or all 6 days of winter camp. Each day will have a different theme and games and activities to go with it. Camp will be held Monday - Wednesday both weeks and is available for kids K-4th grade. Bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Visit the website for more details.
Children can engage in exciting hands-on indoor and outdoor activities while discovering the Garden in winter. They’ll investigate weather, explore seasonal adaptations of plants and animals, enjoy a visit to our Wonderland Express holiday exhibition, and dabble in art. Grades K-5 are invited. Register for 1 day or for all 6 days December 21-23 & 28-30.
Discover how animals find food in the winter. Learn how to provide natural food for wildlife and make a winter wildlife treat to take home. Families with children ages 5 and up are welcome, but must register.
It's the last weekend of the best running back in the NFL's exhibit. When you’re talking about the best running backs in NFL history, Chicago Bears late-legendary sprinter Walter Payton’s name always comes up in the conversation. Lake County Discovery Museum is celebrating the gentleman that wore no. 34 in Soldier Field and was an all-star on and off the field in a Picture is Worth a Thousand Yards: Sports Photography of Walter Payton Exhibit. This marks the 30th anniversary since the Bears’ Superbowl Victory in 1985.
Local non-profit and community organizations have been invited to share their message by decorating a tree at the museum. The public is encouraged to vote for their favorites with their dollars through the end of December.
One of the most loved holiday movies is now a full grown Broadway musical. Join Buddy the Elf in his larger than life quest from the North Pole to New York City to find his true identity. This heartwarming and hilarious musical is breaking box office records around the county, and arrives at the Marriott Theatre just in time for the holidays. Audiences from 8 to 80 will get wrapped up in this warm and funny new holiday classic. Continue here to see the Musical highlights or watch the clips down below
Take a magical trip to a winter wonderland of twinkling lights and holiday beauty at the Chicago Botanic Garden when we kick off the holiday season! Outside, 750,000 lights sparkle and welcome you and your family to the Garden's wonderland. Inside the Regenstein Center, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition of miniature trains winds over bridges, under trestles, past waterfalls, and through more than 80 mini-replicas of Chicago's favorite landmarks. Paul Busse, designer of the Model Railroad Garden, created this amazing exhibition exclusively for the Garden's holiday celebration. Adults tickets are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers, seniors 62+ are $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers, children 3-12 are $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers and Children 2 and under are free.
Spend the night with the family swimming while school is out. Evening includes games, crafts and light refreshments. Children 8 and under must have parent in pool. Kids 9-12 must be accompanied by a parent. Registration not required ~ $6 per child. Parents & children under the age of 3 are free.
Beatrix Potter, beloved children’s author and naturalist's exhibit will be available for viewing at the Lenhardt Library in the Regenstein Center from November 13 through February 7.
Some of the finest remaining examples of the first ever snowmobiles dating back 92 years will be on display at the Volo Auto Museum. These will be on display through April. Snowmobiles from the 1920's through the 1980's can be seen.
Join us as we explore the history of restaurants in Grayslake with the opening of a new exhibition, "Food, Family and Tradition: Dining in Grayslake. From past favorites such as the Country Squire, Pratser's Silver Saddle, and Pat's Pizza to the latest dining establishments, this show will leave you hungry for more!
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r Payton Exhibit
Candy Cane Classes @ Sweet Petes
Beatrice Potter Exhibit @ Chicago Botanic 
Snowmobile Exhibit @ Volo Auto Museum
