Winter French Market, Metra Train Station, Downtown Wheaton, Saturdays through April 16, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.pm. Pick up flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, coffee and more are sold at Wheaton’s French Market.
Artist Series at Wheaton College: Gabriela Montero, Edman Memorial Chapel. Gabriela Montero in Concert The Artist Series at Wheaton College presents pianist Gabriela Montero. As a concert pianist, Gabriela uniquely combines classical music with improvisation, creating one-of-a-kind music for her audience. She has performed since the age of five in both Europe and America, and she can draw inspiration as easily from the Beatles as she can from Mozart. Edman Chapel is located on the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets in Wheaton. Online orders may be placed through Wednesday, February 8 at www.artistseries.org.
“Nature Discovery Night Hike” at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Saturday, February 11. What happens in the woods after dark? Take a “Nature Discovery Night Hike” and learn about the nocturnal side of nature. You will take a night hike exploring the tree forms, listening for the sounds of the evening. Then warm up with hot drinks and s’mores by a roaring fire while listening to and sharing stories. Adults. Thornhill Outpost.
Winter French Market, Metra Train Station, Downtown Wheaton, Saturdays through April 16, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.pm. Pick up flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, coffee and more are sold at Wheaton’s French Market.
Kane County Sportsmen’s Show, Kane County fairgrounds, St. Charles, Saturday February 12, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Dealers in at 5:00 a.m.) Admission is $5. Legally buy, sell, trade firearms and all related items, war souvenirs, Indian artifacts, swords, knives, loading tools, books, Indian jewelry, hunting gear and more. All local and state laws apply. Free parking.
“Plan Your Landscape” at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle. Prepare for the spring time! The “Plan Your Landscape” three-part series helps you design a landscape for your home. In “Creating Outdoor Spaces,” understand how to unify your house with your site and add curb appeal with plants and hardscape materials. Adults. Thornhill Education Center. February 18 through March 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Winter French Market, Metra Train Station, Downtown Wheaton, Saturdays through April 16, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.pm. Pick up flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, coffee and more are sold at Wheaton’s French Market.
“Maple Tapping Time and Pancake Picnic” at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Saturday, February 25. Sweet fun! “Maple Tapping Time and Pancake Picnic” creates happy, winter-time memories. Bundle up and see how maple syrup goes from the tree to the kitchen. Learn about this treat’s rich history, how a maple tree is tapped and even taste some sap straight out of the trunk! After have a yummy pancake and maple bacon picnic next to a cozy fire. All ages. Thornhill Shelter and Outpost. February 25, March 3 and 10: 10 a.m. to noon.
Winter French Market, Metra Train Station, Downtown Wheaton, Saturdays through April 16, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.pm. Pick up flowers, locally grown produce, jewelry, crafts, coffee and more are sold at Wheaton’s French Market.
“Art at its Finest” – An Indoor Art Show, Glen Ellyn Civic center, Friday, February 2 to Saturday, February 3. A juried art show featuring fine artists. Friday evening will be a ticketed event where you can “Meet the Artists” as you enjoy wine and food pairings from Glen Ellyn’s finest restaurants. Saturday will be open to the public and admission is free.
