Autumnal Equinox Program

Schiller Woods-West • Schiller Park, IL 60634

Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn about the Autumnal Equinox. Grove 2.

Spectacular Partial Solar Eclipse

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Watch this rare natural phenomenon here!

Annular Solar Eclipse Viewing Drop-In

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Join us (if the sun is shining) to view a partial solar eclipse! We will have special telescope set up […]

Stars, Spooky Stories, & S ’mores

Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305

Join a family-friendly evening with a cozy fire, s ’mores, a “spooky” story trail, star gazing, pumpkin painting and more. […]

Stars, Stories, & S’mores

LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]

Stars, Stories and Smores

Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]

Winter Bonfire

Camp Dan Beard • Northbrook, IL 60062

Celebrate the start of the winter season with a giant bonfire under the night sky. Enjoy winter craft and star […]

Winter Solstice Potluck

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a potluck and s’mores by the campfire.

Winter Solstice Night of Lights Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

A self-guided candlelit walk through our woods will delight visitors as we celebrate the shortest day of the year.

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Celebrate the longest night of the year with an evening lantern walk. All ages.

Stories of the Stars

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

View the constellations and hear their mythical tales while enjoying a treat around the campfire.

Full Moon Walk

Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010

Discover Crabtree at night by the light of the Wolf Moon. Ages 8 & up.