Nature Play
Events
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Nature Play Day
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature. Grove 7.
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Nature Play Day
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Bring your little ones for open nature play. Enjoy the play space while helping your children connect with nature.
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Thursdays in Nature: Birds
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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Minecraft Geology
Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Minecraft is coming to the Forest Preserves, and we want to showcase the community's creativity. We will be selecting some builds to be shown during […]
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Flippin’ Logs, Lookin’ for Frogs (& Bugs!)
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Discover who lives under logs in the woods. Worms and bugs abound! Family program.
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World Turtle Day
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate World Turtle Day with stories, songs, crafts and learning about our ambassador turtles!
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Family Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Introduction to camping for families. Equipment and meals provided. Cost: $75/family (group up to 6).
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Bags and Beyond: Yard Game Night
Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646Bring your own game or try something new. Kubb, Bags, Jenga, and other games provided.
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Doggie Date Night
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include costume parade, crafts for your furry friends, photo booth, raffle prizes, and more. Dogs must be pet and […]
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Outdoor Asian Campout
Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473Spend a weekend with Outdoor Asian and build confidence and find comfort in community. Limited spots available.
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Nature is Accessible!
FeaturedLittle Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Celebrate nature with inclusive, accessible experiences for all. Drop in.
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Explore the Forest
FeaturedCrabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate everything the Forest Preserves has to offer and learn about nature with animal encounters, tree climbing, touch-a-truck and more! Food concessions available for purchase.
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Let’s Play! Forest Exploration Day
Erickson Woods • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)Engage in creative, imaginative and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. Presented with The Alliance for Early Childhood.
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Family Pride Day
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Families of all types are invited to celebrate love and inclusion.
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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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Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers
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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Beaubien Woods Celebration
FeaturedBeaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827Immerse yourself in the beauty of Beaubien Woods as we celebrate the wonders of nature. This exciting day features a wide range of activities to […]
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Wee Wonders: Woodpeckers
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 Explorers Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Hosted daily from 10 am to noon, this day camp invites young explorers to uncover the treasures of nature through guided hikes, creative art projects […]
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Stories in the Forest
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Join the River Forest Public Library for storytelling! Ages 0-5 w/ adult. Drop in.
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Thursdays in Nature: Bug Detective!
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids. Drop in.
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Family Fishing Exploration Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Discover the wonders beneath the waters of the preserves. Learn to fish, examine specimens and create art with your family.
Free • Registration Required
