Starry Night Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for a guided walk and night sky observations as we admire the stars and learn about astronomy.

Star Watch & Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Star light, star bright, soak in the sounds and stars at Crabtree tonight.

Canceled Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning.

Partial Solar Eclipse

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Use our scope and sun viewers to watch the eclipse safely.

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here! Telescopes ready for viewing.

Solar Eclipse Viewing

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Learn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses  (weather permitting). 

Full Moon Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Walk under the light of the full moon.

Moon Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.

Dark Sky Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.

Star Party

Deer Grove-East • Cook County, IL 60074 (near Palatine)

Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.

Night of Nature Play

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Open play, star gazing and s’mores.

Free