Wee Wonders: Making Snowflakes
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Make a simple instrument from invasive plants or bring your own guitar, fiddle, etc. and join the jam! All are […]
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Bring your instrument and create music with your community. All instruments and music types are welcome.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
In partnership with the Hip-Hop Olympics, enjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more.
Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam! All are welcome to play or just […]
Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
Chicago Sinfonietta and Summit School District 104 present Summer Solstice Wellness Expo, a special summer solstice celebration featuring regional holistic […]
Experience West African dance styles with songs and percussion for families. All ages welcome.
Dancing, affirmations, tapping and joy.
Go on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Enjoy music, nature play, games, walks, artmaking projects and more. Light of Loving Kindness will host yoga from 11:30 am […]
Yoga, meditation and sound journey.
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at sunset, twilight or in the dark! Ticket includes […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a Salsa Dance Party. Enjoy bilingual hikes and family activities. Programa ofrecido en Espanol.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by joining us for live music from Funkadesi - Funkadesi - Chicago's Award-Winning Afro-Indo-Caribbean Music […]
Perform songs and poetry or relax and enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset.
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Join us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme “Every Child Matters.” Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and […]
Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Join our partners the River Forest Public Library and the River Forest Park District for an evening of slightly spooky […]
Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
In partnership with the American Indian Center of Chicago, join us to celebrate Native American culture with a mini-Powwow. Make […]
Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Medals awarded to winners of professionally juried competitive MC’ing, DJ’ing, Dance, Visual Art, Knowledge and Quintathlon categories. Registration starts at […]
Join us for a free family-friendly event to celebrate el Día de los Muertos at Eggers Grove. There will be […]
Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam by playing or listening.
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Seven days of music and nature-based activities following the seven principles: Day 1: Dec 26 - Umoja (Unity) Day 2: […]
Get ready to jam! Make a simple musical instrument from repurposed invasive plants with us or bring your own instrument.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
Make a simple musical instrument or bring your own and join the jam!
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Join us at Sand Ridge Nature Center for our Mother's Day Mindful Art Program. Celebrate mothers and Mother Earth with […]
Join us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls in the forest and explore the sounds of […]
Sounds Natural invites families to enjoy art activities, food, music and workshops with the option to stay overnight in your […]
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The race begins at Oak Springs Road in Libertyville […]
Make a simple musical instrument with us or bring your own and join the jam! All ages welcome to join […]
Celebrate all things Forest Preserves at Daley Plaza. We’ll be there with partners and information about all the exciting things […]
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Learn about nature through music, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Jun 9: Cicadas! Jun 12: Cicadas! Jul 10: Snakes! […]
Perform songs, poetry or enjoy the live performances while overlooking the slough at sunset. All ages.
Join the American Indian Center of Chicago to learn the importance of the solstice to the Native community; enjoy traditional […]
Enjoy the lingering daylight on the longest day of the year with stories, songs and s’mores around the campfire.
Week 1: Create a Self-Love Kit (Jun 8) Week 2: Peace and Drum Circle (Jun 22) Week 3: Sensory Experience […]
Join us for an exciting Children's Concert! Enjoy stories from Barrington Area Library, music from Alloy Horns and nature-themed activities […]
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.