Chicago:
Jump Fest
Location: Walnut Trails Elementary School, 301 Wynstone Dr, Shorewood, IL 60404
Website: facebook.com/events/614890125912101/permalink/624207608313686/
Date/Time: 2/8, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bring your children to jump on inflatables all day! It costs $10 per jumper, with the ability to come and go throughout the day.
Winterfest
Location: Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Dr, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Website: bolingbrookparks.org/en/trending/mark-your-calendars/winterfest/
Date/Time: 2/8, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities with the family at this free event. Activities range from snowball slingshot to an indoor climbing wall and a ninja obstacle course.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Family Day
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611
Date/Time: 2/8, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join the Museum of Contemporary Art for a free family day, with the theme “Junk Monster.” Interact with Chicago artists to learn more about the junk on our planet and where it goes.
Northwest Indiana:
Family Movie at the Library
Location: Crown Point Community Library, 122 North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
Website: https://crownpointlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/01/CPCL_Newsletter_Feb_2020.pdf
Date/Time: 2/9, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Enjoy The Angry Birds Movie 2 with your family and free popcorn as well!
Valentine’s Day Pet Pictures
Location: 2912 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Date/Time: 2/8, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Healthi Paws is hosting a free picture event where you can get a Valentine’s picture of your pet!
Indianapolis:
Valentine’s Family Craft Day
Location: Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: facebook.com/events/1059226547803244/
Date/Time: 2/8, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Create Valentine’s Day crafts and cards with the family, and enjoy some treats as well! You can pre-register (though it’s not required), and it is $2 per person.
Air-Dry Clay Hearts
Location: The Art Lab, 31 E Main St., Suite 300, (Enter via 37 Main Street), Carmel, Indiana 46032
Website: facebook.com/events/the-art-lab/free-event-air-dry-clay-hearts-meet-me-on-main/612046189586915/
Dates/Times: 2/8, 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy this free event where you can make air-dry clay hearts.
Great Train Show
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Website: https://local.aarp.org/event/great-train-show-2020-02-08-indianapolis-in.html
Date/Time: 2/8 & 2/9, 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy this event that includes model train sets and activities for kids, including a riding train. Tickets are $10 for adults, and children 11 and under have free admission.
Lansing:
Lansing Symphony Family Series
Location: CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 South Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Website: facebook.com/events/1345419388955753/
Date/Time: 2/9, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Enjoy a concert with a focus on helping young children enjoy music and literature and an interactive performance with the musicians.
Zoo in Your Neighborhood
Location: Briggs District Library, 108 E Railroad St St. Johns, MI 48879
Website: potterparkzoo.org/ziyn/
Date/Time: 2/8, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
At this free event, hear stories and interact with animal ambassadors.
Sing, Dance & Move Saturday Storytime
Location: Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E Jefferson St, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837
Website: facebook.com/events/775042392944807/
Date/Time: 2/8, 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Expect an energetic time with singing, dancing, moving, and stories to entertain your kids!
