Winter Fest in Vernon Hills:

The Vernon Hills Park District hosts a Winter Fest event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at Century Park North, 1001 Lakeview Parkway. Activities include a live ice sculpting show, dog sled demonstrations, ice skating, sledding and concessions. Registration is not required. The pavilion will be open as a warming house and for concessions. Century Park is north of Route 60 and west of Lakeview Parkway. Visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.