Jennifer Adelman of Downers Grove skis alongside her 10-year-old Husky, Behr, during dog sled demonstrations at the 2010 Frosty Fest at Viking Park in Gurnee. Adelman is with the group Adopt a Husky, which will be back at this yearÂ’s event.
GEORGE LECLAIRE/Gleclaire@dailyherald.com, 2010
Join the Gurnee Park District Friday, Jan. 21, for an evening of wintertime family fun at Frosty Fest.
The event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Winter activities include dog sled demonstrations by Adopt a Husky, visits with Frosty the Snowman, carriage rides, ice sculpting, a snowman-building contest, music and crafts in the “Snowflake Village” and marshmallow roasting.
Free cocoa and coffee will be provided by Caribou Coffee, and snacks will be provided while quantities last.
Activities are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Sponsors of the event are Caribou Coffee in Gurnee, Honey Orthodontics Ltd. and Club Z Tutoring.
No registration is required. For details visit gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.
Marc Pellettiere, 2, of Vernon Hills patiently waits as his mom, Kate, pulls up a flaming marshmallow at the 2010 Frosty Fest at Viking Park in Gurnee.
GEORGE LECLAIRE/Gleclaire@dailyherald.com, 2010
Frosty was spotted dancing by children at Frosty Fest 2010 at Viking Park. Kids got to visit with Frosty the Snowman, toast marshmallows and watch ice sculpting and a snowman-building contest.
GEORGE LECLAIRE/Gleclaire@dailyherald.com, 2010
Maya Bradley, 4, left, and Tonijo Smith, 5, both of Gurnee, enjoy toasted marshmallows at Frosty Fest 2010.
GEORGE LECLAIRE/Gleclaire@dailyherald.com, 2010