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Dates:
Jan 29, 2010 - Jan 31, 2010
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Snow Days Chicago

Snow Days Chicago is a free three-day winter festival on Michigan Avenue in Grant Park featuring a national snow sculpting competition, dog sled demonstrations, a snowboard rail jam and kids activities! Bring the whole family and watch as the city is transformed into a winter wonderland, showcasing over 27 beautiful and unique sculptures made entirely out of snow!    

 

Download the 2010 Snow Days Chicago Snow Sculpting Competition Registration Form

 

About Snow Days Chicago 

• Background

• Hotel Reservations

• Photo Gallery

• Sponsors

What's Happening at Snow Days? 

• Award Winning and Final Sculptures

• Snow Sculpting Competition Award Ceremony

• High School Snow Sculpting Exhibition

Hours:

Friday, January 29: 4pm - 8pm

 

Saturday, January 30 & Sunday, January 31: 11am-8pm


For any last minute major changes to event including cancellation due to unsafe weather conditions, please call 3-1-1 for the most up-to-date information.

Admission:

FREE

Public Transportation:

We encourage all visitors to use public transportation. With stops nearby, CTA buses and trains and Metra trains provide convenient alternatives to driving. The closest stops to the park include the "Harrison" Red Line, "LaSalle" Blue Line, "Library" Orange and Brown Lines, and Green, "Adams/Wabash" Green and Pink stops. There are also many Michigan Avenue bus lines that stop near Snow Days Chicago, including the 3 King Drive, 4 Cottage Grove, 7 Harrison, 126 Jackson and 147 Outer Express Drive.


For specific information, call RTA at 312-836-7000 or visit the CTA or Metra web sites.

Snow Days Chicago
601 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago IL 60603

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