5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs

Posted January 08, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Max Zuleta of Art Below Zero made an ice sculpture at a previous Frosty Fest at Bittersweet Golf Club in Gurnee. Daily Herald File Photo

Go skating

The Lincolnshire Sports Association hosts a special Skate Night at North Park, 1025 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. There is free skate rental (while supplies last), s'mores treats and fireworks. Free. (847) 913-2375 or lincolnshiresport.org. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 (backup date is Jan. 25)

Frosty fun

Frosty Fest, which is sponsored by the Gurnee Park District, features ice sculpting, horse-drawn carriage rides, dog-sled demonstrations, sledding and more at the Bittersweet Golf Club, 875 Almond Road, Gurnee. Free admission. (847) 855-9031 or gurneeparkdistrict.com. 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12

A team of huskies and husky mixes led by musher Jason Hussong of the Free Spirit Sled Demo Team, based in Harvard, were on hand at a previous Vernon Hills Park District Winter Fest at Century Park. Daily Herald File Photo

Cold confab

The Vernon Hills Park District's Winter Fest features the Free Spirit Sled Dog Demo Team, s'mores by the fire, horse-and-carriage rides and more at Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Free. (847) 996-6800 or vhparkdistrict.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12

A bog in winter

The 27th annual Winterfest at the Volo Bog State Natural Area features indoor and outdoor activities to celebrate winter. There will be music, photo contest awards, kids' crafts, bog tours, a snow-sculpting contest and more at 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free admission. (815) 344-1294 or dnr.illinois.gov. Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13

Pianist Ani Gogova performs a free concert as part of the St. Charles Public Library's Sunday Concert series Sunday, Jan. 13.

Piano recital

Award-winning Bulgarian pianist Ani Gogova performs a recital as part of the St. Charles Public Library Sunday Concert series at 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Free. (630) 584-0076 or scpld.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13

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