Winter Breakaway

Skate your winter break away!

Stop by the Glenview Community Ice Center to enjoy frosty festivities for the entire family. Watch the Holiday Figure Skating Exhibition, take a spin on our ice bumper cars, drop in for open hockey and public skating sessions, and more!

Some activities require advance registration. Click here to view the full schedule of events and to register. https://glenviewparks.org/event/winter-breakaway/

Fall Restoration Work Days at The Grove

THE EVENT ON DECEMBER 1 HAS BEEN CANCELED. Make a positive change by assisting in restoration efforts by such as removing non-native plants or collection seed. Please bring work gloves if you have them and wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Registration is not necessary, but RSVPs are appreciated! Email groverestoration@glenviewparks.org for more information including availability.

For ages 8+ Yrs

Everything Illinois Birthday Celebration

Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages.

Happy 206th birthday to the State of Illinois! Stop by anytime between 10 am and 4 pm to learn about our state’s various symbols, animals, landmarks and history. For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

4 Nations Cup 3v3 Hockey Tournament

Dynamites and mites: Join us for a fun “4 Nations Cup” 3v3 tournament on Saturday and Sunday, November 30- December 1, from 12-2 p.m. Contact Sylvain Turcotte at sylvain.turcotte@glenviewparks.org for registration information.

Winterfest 2025

Celebrate all things winter at Winterfest at the Glenview Community Ice Center. Watch triple-header hockey games between Glenbrook South Titan Hockey Club and Loyola Academy Hockey Club and see the Glenview Stars Hockey Association take on the Honeybaked Hockey Club. Enjoy a figure skating exhibition. Check out the Ice Center’s Ice Bumper Cars and participate in afternoon family public sessions or an evening glow stick public session. Enjoy food and drink at North Branch, and much more!  All proceeds benefit the Glenview Park Foundation.

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Gingerbread Cookie Jubilee at Historic Wagner Farm - SOLD OUT

Get into the holiday spirit and decorate cookies, sip hot chocolate and enjoy festive music!

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Gingerbread Cookie Jubilee at Historic Wagner Farm - SOLD OUT

Get into the holiday spirit and decorate cookies, sip hot chocolate and enjoy festive music!

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3rd Annual Festival of Trees Holiday Event

Presented by Light Keeper Pro

Check out the beautifully decorated trees in the hallways of Park Center and vote for your favorites. Visit and take pictures with Santa Claus and The Grinch. Plus, enjoy holiday carolers from Glenbrook South Chamber Singers and The Caroling Party. Children will enjoy crafts and several activities.

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Children under age 2 are free!

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Kids Night Out Valentine Friends (ages 4-6)

February is the best time of year to celebrate love and friendship together! Kids, ages 4-6, will enjoy a special night out with pizza, Valentine’s themed movie, games, making Valentine’s Day cards and decorating heart-shaped crafts. Park Center Room 121.

Sign up online before February 5!

Fee (R/NR): $37/$46.

Breakfast with Santa at Coarse Italian Restaurant

Bring the whole family to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast at Coarse Italian Restaurant! Breakfast favorites include Tiramisu French Toast, Shrimp Cocktail, Carved Ham, Hot Chocolate Fountain and more!

Call us today to make your reservation (deposit required) • 847-657-3200

Robert's Yukon Adventure Day

Illinois’ first naturalist, Robert Kennicott, grew up at The Grove and made two expeditions to the Yukon, in 1859 and 1865. Experience what his life was like in the frigid territory.

• Watch dog sledding teams from Adopt-a-Husky.
• Learn about winter ecology and animal adaptations.
• Try snow shoeing & snow experiments
• Participate in an indoor snowball fight
• Hot cocoa and s’mores by the campfire (available for purchase, cash only.)
• + so much more!

Princess Skate

Skate with a princess and take pictures in front of our enchanted photo booth. Those who dress in princess or prince attire will receive a prize. Admission is $10 per skater, or use your season pass, $4 skate rental. Ages 5 and under skate free with a paying adult.

1920s Film- Speedy

Join us for a night of popcorn, laughs and tons of fun watching the 1928 original silent movie comedy – Speedy. The Farm will provide the popcorn along with an educational commentary before the film begins. The fee is $4 per person. Sign up in advance online or pay at the door.  See you at the Farm!

Christmas Candlelight Tours

Step back in time to discover the enchanting sights and sounds of a traditional 19th century family Christmas during this candlelight event. Guests will be ushered through the festively adorned rooms of the 1856 Kennicott House by a historically-dressed guide. Tours end with a visit and small gift from Santa. One-hour time slots are available from 4-6:45 pm.

Holiday Exhibition

Show off your skating skills! The exhibition features soloists, duets, trios, and performances by the Glenview Blades Synchronized Skating Teams. Plus, skaters in Snowplow Sam 1-3 and Basic 1 & 2 will shine in a follow-the-leader group number.

Breakfast with Santa at Coarse Italian Restaurant

Bring the whole family to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast at Coarse Italian Restaurant! Breakfast favorites include Tiramisu French Toast, Shrimp Cocktail, Carved Ham, Hot Chocolate Fountain and more!

Call us today to make your reservation (deposit required) • 847-657-3200

Breakfast with Santa at Coarse Italian Restaurant

Bring the whole family to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast at Coarse Italian Restaurant! Breakfast favorites include Tiramisu French Toast, Shrimp Cocktail, Carved Ham, Hot Chocolate Fountain and more!

Call us today to make your reservation (deposit required) • 847-657-3200

Winter Dance Production “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Enjoy performances by dance students of all ages. Center Studio for Dance at Park Center offers a variety of classes for children ages 2-18, as well as several adult dance classes. Students learn proper technique taught by our professional dance staff.

For more information, call 847-724-5670 or email Lisa Aguilar at Lisa.Aguilar@glenviewparks.org.

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Breakfast with Santa at Coarse Italian Restaurant

Bring the whole family to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast at Coarse Italian Restaurant! Breakfast favorites include Tiramisu French Toast, Shrimp Cocktail, Carved Ham, Hot Chocolate Fountain and more!

Call us today to make your reservation (deposit required) • 847-657-3200

Making Recycled Gift Tags

Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages!  Get into the holiday spirit while going green and creating unique, eco-friendly gift tags for your holiday presents. For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Breakfast with Santa at Coarse Italian Restaurant

Bring the whole family to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired breakfast at Coarse Italian Restaurant! Breakfast favorites include Tiramisu French Toast, Shrimp Cocktail, Carved Ham, Hot Chocolate Fountain and more!

Call us today to make your reservation (deposit required) • 847-657-3200

Winter Restoration Work Days at Fuller Air Station Prairie

Assist in the restoration efforts at Kent Fuller Air Station Prairie by helping with a variety of restoration activities such as removing non-native invasive plants or collecting seed. Bring work gloves if you have them. For families and individuals Ages 8+. Volunteers under 15 must participate with an adult. Volunteers under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. To receive an application/ waiver in advance please contact grove.volunteers@glenviewparks.org. Work days may be cancelled due to inclement weather

NEW! Dial M-O-O for Murder

Experience the Farm’s first murder mystery for ages 14+! Spend your Saturday night enjoying hors d’oeuvres and mocktails as you play detective to solve the mystery. Imagine it’s the 1920’s and the good times are rolling at the Farm as Thomas Wagner and his closest supporters celebrate his re-election as Northfield Township Commissioner – that is until things take a turn for the MOO-Cabre and a dead body is found! Is there a murderer among the party guests?

Did the cows have a HOOF in it?

Sign up online before February 14!

Get Moving Glenview! GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT

Free! Feel Good and Move!
The Park District is here to support getting our community moving in our beautiful parks and our facilities! Complete your passport for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Spend time at The Grove watching birds! Learn to identify our fine feathered friends, count them, and submit our findings to GBBC to help scientists better understand and protect birds all around the world.

Download your passport

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages!

Learn all about these highly active and very entertaining critters and make a squirrel-themed craft (while supplies last). For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Read, Feed and Encourage

Join Historic Wagner Farm for a day celebrating kind acts, community service and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Bring non-perishable food items and books to the farm and take part in a book exchange. Write words of encouragement to travel with donated items. Food items will be donated to the Northfield Township Food Pantry and books left over after the exchange will go to Bernie’s Book Bank and the Glenview Public Library Used Bookstore. No registration is necessary, and it is free to attend!

Park Center Preschool Open House

Stop by to meet the teachers, tour the classrooms and get all of your questions answered. There will be waitlist forms available. Park Center Preschool and Childcare, ages 2-5, is offered year-round – Mondays through Fridays, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

For more information, email Preschool Director, Amanda Giacomino at Amanda.Giacomino@glenviewparks.org or call 224-521-2550.

Royal Ball

The MAGIC is YOU! Come to our magical “Casa” for a night of music, dancing and refreshments in Park Center’s beautiful Lakeview Room! The event is for ages 4-12 and children must be accompanied by an adult. The per person resident fee is $50; $62 for nonresidents. Advance registration is required. Please register each date and guest separately.

Making Recycled Gift Tags

Have fun this Winter at The Grove’s free drop-in activities for all ages!  Get into the holiday spirit while going green and creating unique, eco-friendly gift tags for your holiday presents. For all ages; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.

Glenview Resident Open House

Representatives from the Village of Glenview, Glenview Park District, Glenview Public Library, Glenview Chamber of Commerce, Northfield Township, Cook County, Endeavor Health, mental health services and other community organizations will be available at this free event!

Plenty of activities:

• Meet a police officer, firefighter and 9-1-1 telecommunicator
• Meet Village trustees
• Blood pressure checks
• Crafts and balloon animals for kids
• Get your library card

Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by:
Village of Glenview & Glenview Park District

Coordinated by:
Glenview Communicators

Get Moving Glenview! WINTER WONDERLAND HIKE

Free! Feel Good and Move!
The Park District is here to support getting our community moving in our beautiful parks and our facilities! Complete your passport for a chance to win awesome prizes!

On this guided hike, we’ll search for animal tracks, learn about survival strategies of wildlife in winter, and explore the beauty of frozen ponds, snow-covered prairies, and frosty branches of the woodland.

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Winter SPEEDtacular

Join us for an exhilarating day of races! This event is open to all ages and level of abilities: Learn to Skate, figure skaters, hockey players, recreational skaters, and speedskaters.

Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register is December 20 at 5:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $35

12:00-1:00 p.m. Check In

1:00-1:30 p.m. On-Ice Warm Ups

1:30 p.m. Racing Begins

"NOON" Year's Eve Party!

Can’t make it until midnight? Celebrate the “NOON YEAR” instead! The main gym will have bouncy inflatables, DJ, dancing, games and other fun activities. We finish the event with a massive balloon drop.
 
Parents are FREE and MUST accompany their child. Advanced registration is required by 9 a.m. on December 30; NO day of admission at the door.

Questions? Contact Kara Graber at kara.graber@glenviewparks.org.

Noon Year's Skate

Skate into the “noon” year with your friends and family during a festive public session! Enjoy crafts, lively music, and giveaways.

Admission is $10 per skater, or use your season pass, $4 skate rental. Ages 5 and under skate free with a paying adult.

Take the Ice Bumper Cars for a spin from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.! Admission for ages 6+ is $10 for a 10-minute ride.