We will all be looking for ways to get out of the house this winter in East DuPage County! So Macaroni KID Downers Grove - Elmhurst - La Grange has put together a list to help you find fun things to do this winter with your family in East DuPage County during the winter months.
Know of an attraction or have a favorite local winter activity you don't see listed here? Let us know at erica.alhorn@macaronikid.com!
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Outdoor winter fun in Downers Grove & East DuPage County
Fresh air is good for the soul — not to mention it helps to get the wiggles out of the kids. Here are some fun outdoor activities in Downers Grove and nearby towns you can enjoy this winter:
Ice Skating at Elmhurst YMCA Outdoor Rink
211 W. First Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834- 9200
Open skate hours:
- Sunday 12:30pm-2:00pm
- Tuesday 11:45am-12:45pm
- Thursday 11:45am-12:45pm
- Friday 7:00pm-8:00pm (family skate) 8:15pm-9:15pm
- Saturday 1:30pm-3:00pm.
- Call The Rink hotline for daily hours due to weather conditions 630-834-9214
Prices:
- Free for Members
- Non-Member Child $5
- Non-Member Adult $7
- SKATE RENTAL: $5
Snowshoeing or Snow Skiiing at Morton Arboretum
4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle, IL 60532
Details:
Rentals are available on a first come, first served basis when there are 4 or more inches of snow. Rentals are available January 18 through March 16, 2025. Not included with admission.
Prices:
- Cross-Country Skis: $25, Member cost: $23
- Snow Shoes: Adults: $20, Member cost: $18, Children (ages 10 and younger): $17, Member cost $15
Poles rented separately: $3
Sledding at Oak Brook Central Park
1450 Forest Gate Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Details:
The sledding hills at Central Park in Oak Brook were renovated a few years ago and constructed with excess dirt that was excavated from other park projects. They also have two tow ropes to help get you back up to the top!
Hours:
Park is open Dawn to Dusk
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Indoor winter fun in Downers Grove & East DuPage County
Sometimes you want to get out of the house, but the weather outside is not ideal! Here are some ideas on indoor fun in Downers Grove and surrounding East DuPage area this winter:
Go Bowling at Pinstripes
7 Oakbrook Center Mall
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 575-8700
Details: During lunch, kids get 1 hour of free gaming with purchase of kids meal. And Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays!
More information: https://www.pinstripes.com/oak-brook
Play Arcade Games at Dave & Busters
306 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 426-5000
Details: On Wednesdays, all games are half priced! They also have a winter season pass for unlimited gaming and food/drink savings!
More information: https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/about/locations/lombard
Ride the Indoor Roller Coaster or Bumper Cars at Safari Land
701 W. North Avenue
Villa Park, Illinois 60181
(630) 530-4649
Details: On Weekdays they have an unlimited ride wristband for $35,
More information: https://safarilandfun.com/
More winter fun!
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