Events in North Cook County
North Cook County
- Events
- North Cook County
Calendar of Events
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Wildlife Connections
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
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Fossils of Illinois Scavenger Hunt
Fossils of Illinois Scavenger Hunt
Stop by our information table and learn about common fossils of Illinois […]
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Birds & Bagels
Birds & Bagels
Visit our indoor bird feeders while enjoying complimentary hot drinks and bagels. […]
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Wildlife Connections
Wildlife Connections
Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds […]
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Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Social Club
Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your […]
Caldwell Social Club
Caldwell Social Club
Every second Thursday of the month, meet Forest Preserve staff and your […]
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Fridays in the Field
Fridays in the Field
Discover something new in nature with University of Illinois Extension Volunteers.
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Wildlife Connections
Wildlife Connections
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Winter Nature Days
Winter Nature Days
Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking […]
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Winter Nature Days
Winter Nature Days
Drop in for family fun nature activities including pinecone bird feeders, walking […]
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Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Winter Workshop: Woodworking
Calling all creatives! Join us for our themed sessions as we explore […]
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Event Locations
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.
Event Categories
- All Events
- Adaptive
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Storytelling
- Volunteer
- Wellness in the Woods
- Yoga
Events Guide
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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The 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.