Party for the Preserves
Camp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music […]
Join us for the Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.
Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]
Earn your service hours while helping the environment. Ages 13–17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Visit our pioneer cabins as we celebrate winter holiday traditions. Play with handmade toys, make a craft, and see what’s […]
Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, […]
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more.
School is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter […]
A self-guided candlelit walk through our woods will delight visitors as we celebrate the shortest day of the year.
Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles: Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity) Day 2: […]
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.
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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Sign UpThe 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.