Autumnal Equinox Walk

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.

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.

Autumn Prairie Walk

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

Walk with a naturalist around the prairie, enjoy the blooming flowers with the sea of grass. Ages 18 & up.

World Mental Health Day

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Let the healing powers of nature help ease your mind and stimulate your senses on this fall color walk.

Nature Wellness Walk

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]

Fall Paddle Festival

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]

Fall Festival

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]

Fall Color Walk

Palos Park Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)

Look for the changing colors on a 3.4-mile walk. Color scavenger hunts for the little ones provided.

Fall Color Walk

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Learn why trees drop their leaves and the cause of leaf color change.

Fall Color Walk (in Polish)

Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

Take a guided walk in the woods in celebration of Polish American Heritage Month.

Fall Photography

River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph seasonal nature. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.

Fall Paddle Afternoon

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]

Oak Walk

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.

Birds in Autumn

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480

Visit the bird feeding stations and hike along a nature trail to observe birds during the fall season.

Fall Banan-za!

Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)

Come join the Forest Preserves of Cook County at Go Ape for an unforgettable autumn experience complete with local vendors, […]

Autumnal Artmaking

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Get inspired by the colors of the season as we paint tree cookies and make art with fallen leaves. All […]

Walk Off That Turkey

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.