Nature Play
Events
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Party for the Preserves
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Celebrate the Forest Preserves of Cook County on National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves. Fall Flower Walks: 10:30 am & […]
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Party for the Preserves
FeaturedCamp Bullfrog Lake • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate National Public Lands Day with a variety of activities designed for all ages. Enjoy paddling adventures, games, fishing, stargazing and night hikes. Wilderness Inquiry […]
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Halloween Hoot and Howl
FeaturedKeystone Park • River Forest, IL 60305Join our partners, River Forest Park District and River Forest Public Library for slightly spooky family activities, live music, pumpkin painting and more. Free!
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Pumpkinpalooza
Featured Weekly Wellness ProgrammingCaldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Forest Preserves of Cook County Pumpkin painting and bowling, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Presented with Jerome Witte from My Town Realty Group, […]
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72nd Annual Powwow
Schiller Woods-East • Chicago, IL 60634Celebrate Native American culture and enjoy traditional Powwow, food and more. Presented with American Indian Center of Chicago. General admission tickets: $10 Children 5 & […]
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Nature Detective
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062What happened here?! Learn how to look for clues to figure out nature’s mysteries.
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Wee Wonders: Pumpkins
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
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Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, camping gear and outdoor fun. Cost: $75/family (group up to six).
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Wee Wonders: Pumpkins
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Nature Thursdays ‘Trees and Leaves’ Drop-In
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature through fun themed activities and crafts for adults and kids. Drop in.
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Doggie Date Night
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include a costume dog parade, crafts for your furry friends, photo booth, and raffle prizes. Dogs must be pet and person-friendly […]
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The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Discover hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt and take home your own pumpkin. While supplies last. Costumes encouraged!
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Nuts About Nature
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Explore for native nuts and learn how animals use them for food and survival. Games and snacks provided. Ages 7-10.
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Fall Festival
FeaturedRiver Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062Due to the weather forecast, our Fall Festival at River Trail Nature Center this Sunday, October 19 will be a scaled-back event. We've unfortunately had […]
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Children’s Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of the holiday's activities.
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Children’s Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of the holiday's activities.
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Owl-oween Bash
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jack ‘o lantern hike, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged. Register for a timeslot.
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Fall Paddle Festival
FeaturedLake Arlington • Arlington Heights, IL 60004Forest Preserves of Cook CountyFinish fall with family-friendly activities like paddling, pumpkin painting and more. Presented with Arlington Heights Park District.
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
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Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Find all the hidden pumpkins during a self-guided scavenger hunt. Costumes encouraged.
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Trunk or Treat
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. A family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
$3 • Registration Required
