Don’t miss NWORRP's most popular event!   Hop on board our quarter scale trains for a magical trip through a winter wonderland of sparkling lights and festive decorations.  See delightful toy trains running in the beautifully decorated museum and train barn.  Hundreds of decorated trees inside and out, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus are here to visit on […]

Due to the angle of the sun in the winter, the sun may seem dull, but it is still sending out strong rays of light. Because of snow’s bright white color, it can reflect a lot of sunlight and can even hurt people’s eyes. Hancock Park District will talk about snow goggles, an invention made […]

Join your friends at the library for a New Year's Eve celebration perfect for the whole family! Wear your fanciest party gear and join us at the library for a […]

During the holidays, all the puppets escaped and were running around the Discovery Center. Help Hancock Park District find the puppets that are hiding and put them back in their totes. After you find the puppets, have fun playing with them and performing a show on our puppet stage. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This […]

Come out and join Hancock Park District at the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to play games this winter evening. There will be classic board games and card games, puzzles, and some new games to play as a family. Displays and live animals will be available for viewing. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This […]

Many fossils are frozen in time by ice, tree sap, and hot lava. Kids will chisel away at blocks and cubes of ice, find the treasure, and then create a […]