Halloween Hoot and Howl
Keystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
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Halloween
Not Your Typical Pumpkin Party
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Why should the kids have all the fun? An adults-only pumpkin decorating night. Materials & refreshments provided. Ages 21 & […]
$25
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 60062Celebrate the season with a special day of autumn fun, entertainment, beekeeping demonstrations, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! […]
Pumpkinpalooza
Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]
Spooky Shuffle 5k/10k
Swallow Cliff Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)In partnership with the Village of Palos Park, this 5k/10k trail race takes you through the forest preserves.
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins on our Giants Hollow Trail during this fun scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.
Stars, Spooky Stories, & S ’mores
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Join a family-friendly evening with a cozy fire, s ’mores, a “spooky” story trail, star gazing, pumpkin painting and more. […]
Who, Who, Who’s Afraid of the Woods?
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us for a short walk along some of our trails in search of “not-so-spooky” Sand Ridge residents; owls, bats […]
Jack O’Lantern Trail
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Enjoy a night walk on our trails lit with carved pumpkins. Register for a time slot.
The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Enjoy some spooky storytelling around the campfire. Ages 8 & up.
$3
Trunk or Treat
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.