The games appeal to all ages, Niehaus said. “I’ve seen the parents jump in and play,” she said.

Niehaus said no registration is required and visitors may come and go anytime during the two-and-a-half hour event, which is one of the park district’s most popular winter events, she said.

“Last year, we had about 500 people and it was snowing,” she said. “For our size building, it’s perfect.”