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Savor the sights and sounds of a Country Christmas with your family! Your holiday experience begins in our Pioneer Log Cabin where guests participate in games, songs, a craft, and hear a story. Afterwards, take a guided lantern lit stroll through the woods to the historic Redfield Estate for refreshments, cookie decorating, and a visit with Santa. This two-hour program will delight your entire family. Please dress for the weather. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults should register separately.
Visit our Native American Indian village. Learn how Woodland and Plains Indian tribes used to live! Storytime and craft in the longhouse included. Fee listed is per adult-child pair. An adult must attend with child(ren). Register using child's name. Additional children may be added for $6 each.
Owls are truly amazing animals! Sharp talons, strong beaks and keen vision all help to make them “tigers of the air.” Learn why owl flight is silent and use some detective work to discover what these birds eat. Meet The Grove’s owls up close, then hit the trails to search for these magnificent creatures in the wild. Find out which owls are common here in Illinois, maybe even right in your own neighborhood!
Join us as we explore The Grove in the winter and learn all about what animals do when the weather gets cold. Each day features a different theme. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather as a large portion of this program will be outdoors. This is a drop off program and a daily snack is included.
This winter, the Kennicott Girls Club will explore tasks typically performed by women of the past through hands-on activites. This program provides a fun STEM focused learning environment that is designed to empower children to try new things, think outside the box, and develop confidence.
New! A National Historic Landmark, the Redfield Estate is a wonderful place to host a private event and can be seen by appointment only. Until now. The Grove is opening the front doors for this rare opportunity to see inside the home and the lives of the early residents of the Redfield Estate.
Take your special someone out for a romantic dinner in the Historic Kennicott House. The dinner served will be prepared using Kennicott family recipes and other selections from the 1850's era. A short tour of the house is included along with never before shared Kennicott family love stories.
The 200th birthday party may be over but the fun does not stop there. The celebration continues! Every month we will learn about and explore a different symbol or Illinois theme through arts, crafts, nature walks, and plenty of games and hands-on activities. Kids will have fun while building Illinois State knowledge. Join us and become Illinois Proud!
Illinois Bicentennial is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate and commemorate our state's 200th birthday. This party kicks off our year-long learning and celebrating of everything Illinois. Join us for music, dancing, games, crafts, and dessert. Kids will have a blast, build Illinois State knowledge and leave with a goodie bag.
Meet Max, our resident squirrel, and learn all about these highly active and very entertaining critters. Find out why squirrels are so important to our ecosystem. Note: Fee listed is for each adult + child pair. Additional children may register for $6 per child. Please indicate the names of each individual registering on a separate line of the registration form.
Learn all about the world of bears-from what they eat to where they live. Your child will have the chance to feel a bearskin rug and touch some real bear claws and teeth! NOTE: Fee listed is for each adult child pair. Additional children may register for $6.00 per child. Please indicate the name of each individual registering on a separate line of the registration form.
Meet some of the turtles that live at The Grove. Discover the secrets of a turtle's long life and the differences between water and land-dwellers. Turtle races and a trail walk are part of the fun. NOTE: Fee listed is for each adult/child pair. Additional children may register for $6.00 per child. Please indicate the name of each individual registering on a separate line of the registration form.
You and your family will enjoy discovering signs of life along the trails this winter. Discover how to identify the different types of tracks you might come across in your backyard! Make sure to dress for the weather as we walk along the trails at The Grove. Fee listed is per person, please register each family member separately.
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