Autumnal Equinox Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305
Celebrate the first day of autumn with a walk.
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Fall Colors
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 forest preserve where relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices will be led during this slow and leisurely walk. This walk can assist with improving physical and mental health and is a great way to meet new […]
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 date for the event has been scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd. You can find more information about it here: https://fpdcc.com/event/fall-paddle-afternoon/
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! Admission is free; there may be small fees for some activities and food.
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 equipment provided. Paddlers must be at least 18 years old to paddle solo.
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, delectable food trucks, hot cider, hot chocolate and fun outdoor activities! Don’t forget to dress in your coziest fall attire as we’re going all out to celebrate the beauty of autumn. We extend a warm […]
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 ages.
Walk Off That Turkey
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473
Rustle through the fallen leaves on a guided 1-mile fitness walk.