Take a break from shoveling this weekend.
Warm up with one of six concerts at the 18th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival, held on Northwestern’s campus, or a free drop-in day at Hyde Park Art Center. You can even take your kids to meet their favorite authors in Highland Park.
Looking to get outside despite the cold? Northbrook is hosting a winter carnival, or you can wake up early to view the moon and contellations.
Here are five ways to enjoy the upcoming weekend:
Winter Astronomy
January 10
Highland Park
Bring your children over the age of six to Heller Nature Center to view the moon, constellations and Jupiter through telescopes. Pre-registration is not required, but call ahead because the event will be canceled if cloudy.
18th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival
Photo by Jamie Jung
Begins January 10
Evanston
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall will welcome the best of the best in music through January 26. Performers include the Miro Quartet with guest pianist Shai Wosner, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet and the Lincoln String Quartet. And mark your calendars: cellist Marc Johnson will teach a free Chamber Music Master Class Saturday, Jan. 25.
Kids Author Extravaganza
January 11
Highland Park
Help your kids find a book to curl up with at Highland Park Public Library. Multiple authors, including Josh Schneider and T.M. Goeglein, will be available to sign books. Your child just might find their new favorite read.
Winter Carnival
January 11
Northbrook
Bundle up and head out to Meadowhill Park for dog sled and ice-sculpting demonstrations, horse-drawn carriage rides, a bonfire and s’mores, snowshoe obstacle course and more. There will even be a decorated sled contest at this award-winning carnival, so start decorating today!
Second Sunday at the Hyde Park Art Center
January 12
Chicago
The second Sunday of every month is all about families at the Hyde Park Art Center. This weekend, join artist Assef Evron and make cyanotypes, a photographic craft perfect for kids age 3 and up. Artist Mary Tepper will also be on hand to help make finger puppets.
