Halloween Hoot and Howl
Keystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and River Forest Park […]
Pumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies […]
Join us for a self-guided walk on our candlelit pumpkin trails.
This trail race takes you through the pristine Sag Valley Trail System, […]
Find all the hidden pumpkins during a fun self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes […]
Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. Take home your own […]
Annual scary storytelling around the campfire and spooky night walk. Register by 10/23. Ages […]
Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy […]
Come in costume for a magical walk. Register by 10/24.
Families can trick-or-treat through Halloween-themed activity stations. Pumpkin painting, make s’mores & […]
Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky […]
Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!
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.
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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.