From fall color hikes to costume-clad children and meeting “spooky” native animals, there are numerous opportunities for families and visitors of all ages to join us this season and enjoy a variety of fun fall activities!
Halloween Events
If you’re looking for some Halloween fun, check out these great events:
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Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Race through then pristine Sag Valley Trail System. Presented with Village of Palos Park.
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Forest Tales & Mysteries
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Listen to thrilling horror tales around the bonfire with La Grange Park Library and Gail’s soothing sound therapy. Ages 13 & up.
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Self-guided search for hidden pumpkins on the trail. Costumes encouraged.
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Trunk or Treat
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with candy!
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Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Wear your costume while walking through our autumn woods while finding hidden (nut-free) treats.
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Owl-oween Bash
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jack-o’-lantern walk, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged.
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The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!
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The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!
Free
Fall Color Events
Visitors can experience the beauty of warm autumn hues during fall in the Forest Preserves of Cook County, with numerous opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature’s warm colors and crisp air. If you’re interested in a guided fall color hike, check out these events below:
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Fall Color Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062View the spectacular fall colors while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
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Fall Color Walk
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062View the spectacular fall colors while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.
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Fall into Sounds & Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join certified instructor Gail for a peaceful walk, where soothing sounds guide you along the trail. Ages 18 & up.
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Fall Color Walks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon stroll.
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Oak-tober Fall Colors Walk
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Enjoy seasonal color changes and learn about our native oaks. Ages 12 & up.
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Fall Color Walk
FeaturedPalos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Travel through beautiful, wooded preserves as we look for colors of the season. 3.5 miles.
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Fall Colors Paddle
Kickapoo Woods • Riverdale, IL 60827Enjoy stunning fall foliage while paddling through scenic waters at Kickapoo; experience the changing season from the water’s view. In partnership with Friends of the Chicago […]
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Oak-tober
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Join us for a hike to celebrate Oak Awareness Month.
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Fall Color Walks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon stroll.
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Fall Color Walks
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for an afternoon stroll.
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Fall Sunset Stroll
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Soak in the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees at golden hour.
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Fall Color Walk
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-led nature hike to view fall color. All ages.
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Photography Walk
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Enjoy a guided walk to photograph and view seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types.
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