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5 Things to Do in Will County: Take your Child to the Library Day

By 5 Things to Do in Joliet and Will County
The Joliet Public Library at 150 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet is hosting an all-ages, interactive Exoplanet exhibit from NASA through Feb. 28. Pictured are Marlon Needon, Merda Ramirez, Miranda Espina and Cameron West.

The Joliet Public Library at 150 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet is hosting an all-ages, interactive Exoplanet exhibit from NASA through Feb. 28. Pictured are Marlon Needon, Merda Ramirez, Miranda Espina and Cameron West. The Joliet Public Library is hosting a "Take your Child to the Library Day!" at its Ottawa Street and Black Road branches. (Photo provided by the Joliet Public Library)

1. Winter Fest 2025: 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Joliet Park District, Kathy Green Multi-Purpose Center, 3000 W Jefferson St., Joliet. Hopeful Tails Animal Rescue pet adoption event, children’s ID services, bounce houses, crafts, games, gymnastics obstacle course, raffles and a food/coffee truck. Parent or guardian must accompany child. Registration not required. For more information, contact Leanna at lleonard@jolietpark.org, Trevor at trbrodeur@jolietpark.org or call 815-207-6359 or visit jolietpark.org.

2. Take your Child to the Library Day!: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Joliet Public Library, 150 N. Ottawa St. in Joliet and 3395 Black Road in Joliet. Licensed therapy dogs to listen to books at Black Road from 10:30-11:30 am and Ottawa Street from 1-2 pm, Playaway Launchpad “petting zoo” to try out launchpads and educational games, comic making station, coloring sheets in our graphic novels area, Exoplanet exhibit, scavenger hunt, bookmark making and read station. For more information, call 815-740-2660 or visit jolietlibrary.org.

3. Follow Your Art: 5-9 p.m., Feb. 6, downtown Joliet. Celebrate the season of love with art- inspired activities at more than dozen downtown businesses. Features include free entertainment and workshops and food and drink specials. For more information, visit jolietccp.com/followyourart.

4. 46th Annual Frosty 5 Mile 2025: 9 a.m., Feb. 8, Pioneer Path School, 24920 Sage Street, Channahon. Runners of all ages are welcome to participate. The first 200 runners to register will receive an official Frosty 5 Mile stocking cap and a finisher’s medal. Pretzels and award ceremony will follow the race. Registration is available online or in-person at Arrowhead Community Center until Feb. 1. Prices will increase if spots are still available after Feb. 1. To register and for more information, visit channahonpark.org.

5. Bridal Expo: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., March 9, Renaissance Center, 214 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Event highlights include meeting top wedding professionals to find the perfect wedding gown, photographer, music, honeymoon destination, budget-stretching discounts from vendors and giveaways. Free admission. For tickets and more information, visit eventbrite.com.

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