Events in Central Cook County
Central Cook County
- Events
- Central Cook County
Calendar of Events
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Pond Dip Discovery
Pond Dip Discovery
Join us as we dip our nets in the water and scoop up our discoveries! Equipment provided. Ages 5 to […]
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Story Trail
Story Trail
Walk a short, looped trail and experience a story unfolding with every step. Onsite activities will be provided. Grove 7. […]
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hike
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
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Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
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Art in Nature
Art in Nature
Explore the symbolism between art in nature. Create land art, write a poem, and make tie dye using fruits and […]
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Insect Fest
Insect Fest
Join us for this all-things-insect event! Go on a bug hunt, experience an insect petting zoo, explore bugs through yoga […]
Thursdays in the Field
Thursdays in the Field
Take a Pond Dip: Water Animal Discovery Connect to nature through fun inquiry-based activities. Different theme/activities each month. Drop in.
Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
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Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
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Bird Painting Step-By-Step
Bird Painting Step-By-Step
Sketch and paint a barn swallow. Materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Ages 13 & up.
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Archery & Games
Archery & Games
Adults and families, enjoy trying archery and playing your favorite backyard games. Instruction, equipment and games provided.
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Stories in the Forest
Stories in the Forest
Presented with River Forest Public Library. We’ll read stories and do a simple nature activity. Weather dependent. Ages 0 to […]
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Canceled Wellness Walk
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Canceled Wellness Walk
Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
Printed copies of our quarterly Events Guide are available at our Nature Centers and General Headquarters. They may also be available at your local city hall or library. Know a location that should have our Events Guide? Contact us.
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The Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.