Teen Exploration Day: Crafternoon
Bremen Grove • Cook County, IL 60477 (near Tinley Park)Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13-19.
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts. Ages 13-19.
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon […]
Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day. Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & 1:30 pm […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky family […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty […]
Join The Nature Conservancy as they connect people to nature through environmental engagement and community partners.
We’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
For beginners and intermediate artists. All materials provided. $5/person. Ages 18 & up.
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin […]
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun. Entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, and more! […]
Create a collage inspired by nature using repurposed materials. Light refreshments provided. All ages.
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Make music with the community and listen to local talent.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of […]
Let the fall color be your inspiration as you paint and create leaf art. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Families can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & listen to spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged!
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a night hike.
Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Build your own walking stick using buckthorn, an invasive species. Ages 12 & up.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov […]
Nature stories and crafts. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.
Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3-6 w/ adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a […]
Create a small wall hanging art piece using natural materials. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 & up.
Join us for a nature-based art activity. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Nearly all Forest Preserves events are free; some require registration and/or a low fee. Residents may qualify for free admission opportunities at our partners: Brookfield Zoo Chicago and the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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