Schaumburg parks to host Winter Fest Jan. 16-17

The Schaumburg Park District will demonstrate that outdoor fun isn't only for warmer weather with its Winter Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, and Sunday, Jan. 17, at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road in Schaumburg.

Participants will enjoy snowshoe walks through the prairie; horse-drawn wagon rides throughout the grounds; winter snacks, crafts and activities inside the Nature Center; and marshmallows roasted on a winter bonfire.

New this winter are dogsled demonstrations.

Admission is $3 per person or $12 per family. Children 3 and under are free.

For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit parkfun.com.