Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Youth 15 and under can cast a line at this fishing extravaganza. In partnership with The Izaak Walton League-Elgin Chapter […]
Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes. Grove 25.
Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited.
Join us for an exciting fishing derby open to all! Compete in categories such as longest, shortest, greatest variety of […]
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing.
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Join the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded.
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes for category winners, and refreshments for all. Event […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Introductory class on fly fishing. Includes basic casting instruction followed by classroom time to go over gear, rigging, knots, flies […]
The whole family is invited for a day of outdoor fun! Free fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters, […]
Introductory class on fly fishing. Includes basic casting instruction followed by classroom time to go over gear, rigging, knots, flies […]
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
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