Several senses will be stimulated when you take a Chocolate Factory Tour at Long Grove Confectionery, 333 Lexington Drive, Buffalo Grove. You’ll smell the delicious candies, see how they’re made and take a taste.
“Guests are amazed at the fact that everything is so hands-on,” said tour leader Nancy Newman. “The tour allows our guests not only to see how our product is made, but they learn the history of chocolate, and see the old equipment we once used, solid chocolate pieces and artwork that is made in-house.”
The tour includes a video presentation, a free chocolate treat and a chance to purchase more goodies at the outlet store. Gloria Garry who works at the store noted that visitors often tell her “how great it is to actually watch what they are about to eat being made.”
The admission fee is $2 and live production is not guaranteed. There are no tours on Sundays or holidays. Registration is required.
For details, call (847) 459-3875 or go to www.longgrove.com/factory-tours.
More candy lore
Who knew that candy could teach about engineering? Find out how when you and your second- or third-grader attend Parent/Child Engineering, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 19 at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. You’ll explore shapes and how they affect the stability of buildings by doing a sweet construction experiment. Registration is required.
For details, call (847) 392-0100 or go to www.ahml.info.
Romance is in the air
Since Valentine’s Day is coming, this is a great time to learn about Animal Attraction. You and your children will discover how animals choose their mates and raise their young during a free family program, 1 p.m. Feb. 12 at Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills.
For details, call (847) 381-6592 or go to fpdcc.com.
Is someone there?
You and your child, ages 3-6, will discover “Who’s in the Forest?” during a storytime featuring Phillis Gershator’s book, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 17 at Indian Trails Public Library’s temporary location, 70 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. There will also be crafts, games and a snack. Pick up free tickets starting at 9:30 a.m. that day.
For details, call (847) 459-4100 or go to www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Moving right along
It’s time to glide on the ice because the ice rink is now open at Citizens Park, Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Ice skating hours are noon-7 p.m. weekdays, noon-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
For details, call (847) 381-0687 or go to www.barringtonparkdistrict.org
