Prehistoric Play Day
Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Intended for ages […]
Learn about the amazing world of Ice Age Illinois through a series of family-oriented games and activities. Intended for ages […]
Drop in for snow day fun. Snow toys and activities will be available for outdoor family fun! Weather dependent; call […]
Children 3-6 years old and their favorite adult will explore with fun activities and outdoor experiences. Dec 14 – Deer […]
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Build and play with natural materials: make a decorative terrarium, paint a bird house and participate in other kid-friendly activities.
Enjoy time out of school with activities including archery, nature play, hikes, and other fun. Drop-in
This inaugural eco-friendly family fun fest includes nature walks, native planting, animals from Brookfield Zoo, nature play, bird migration game […]
Spend your time on break, outside! Enjoy a chance to try your hand at several outdoor recreation activities. Explore, discover […]
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
Play, plant, paint and pretend. Celebrate Earth Day with family-fun nature activities.
Join us for a woodland tea party with unstructured free play, stories, and engage with natural materials. Light refreshments will […]
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and crafts.
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.