Prehistoric Play Day
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois with family-oriented games and activities. Ages 5 & up.
Explore through play-based learning and discovery. In collaboration with Brookfield Zoo.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history […]
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Celebrate the vernal equinox and the arrival of spring by painting a bird house, learning about seasonal changes, building and […]
In partnership with Go Ape Chicago, enjoy the Treetop Nets, a nature obstacle course, and more. Food trucks and vendors […]
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, art, and other fun. Drop-in.
Try a variety of outdoor recreation activities while spending school break in nature. Drop-in.
Explore, discover, and create! Spend your spring break outside with several outdoor recreation activities.
A special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries. Ages 4 & up w/adult.
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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Sign UpThe Forest Preserves is committed to providing equal, integrated participation for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Nature Center hosting your event or program 72 hours in advance to request reasonable accommodations or inquire about site accessibility.
Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.