North Cook County Events

North Cook County

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • A group of people hiking in a forest with a backdrop of fall colors.

    Walk & Talk: Skokie Lagoons

    Walk & Talk
    Forest Way Grove • Cook County, IL 60022 (near Glencoe)

    Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural areas. These walks will be […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A large tree displaying vivid fall colors.

    Fall Photography

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Enjoy a guided walk to view and photograph fall colors. For all levels and camera types. Ages 13 & up.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of people prepping for a paddle.

    World Migratory Bird Day Paddle

    Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

    Experience the magic of migration with Friends of the Chicago River and Chicago Ornithological Society. Grove 2.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A mother and child painting a pumpkin.

    Pumpkinpalooza

    Featured Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646

    Paint pumpkins and bowl, dye buckthorn, play ring toss, maneuver through a fall-themed obstacle course, and more! Supplies limited.

    Free
  • Signage hanging from a building.

    Sugar Shack Time Machine

    Featured
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Travel through time as we open our sugar shack and learn about the history of maple syrup.

    Free • Registration Required
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • Two people paddling in a large body of water.

    Fall Colors Paddle

    Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

    Enjoy fall color while paddling Skokie Lagoons.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • Wellness in the Woods logo

    Forest Therapy Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    View the spectacular fall colors while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.

    Free
  • A forested trail displaying fall colors.

    Fall Color Walk

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    View the spectacular fall colors while enjoying a casual walk in the woods.

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • North Branch Trail at Bunker Hill surrounded by large trees with orange and red leaves

    REACH Nature Navigators

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    A high-energy outdoor adventure guiding visitors through a Leave No Trace scavenger hunt, shelter building and backpack challenges, wilderness first aid demos, river critter investigations, […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • A family face painting at an event.

    Fall Festival

    Featured
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Celebrate the season with a special autumn fun day. Beekeeping demonstrations, animal encounters, pumpkin painting, honey sales, activities and more! Admission is free; there may […]

    Free
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • hikers at River Trail Nature Center in fall

    The Un-Haunted Forest

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • S'mores over an open campfire.

    Chicago Voyagers’ Fall Jamboree

    Weekly Wellness Programming
    Caldwell Woods Wellness Center • Chicago, IL 60646

    Join us for an immersive, family-oriented outdoor event that recreates the spirit of a Chicago Voyagers expedition. Learn new skills like knot tying or low […]

    Free – $25 • Registration Required
  • hikers at River Trail Nature Center in fall

    The Un-Haunted Forest

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Children under 10 w/ adult.

    Free • Registration Required
  • A group of individuals outdoors during an adaptive cycling demonstration.

    Share the Trails: Cycling Pit Stop

    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Get your helmet fit, tires inflated, bike checked and learn about trail safety. Presented with Ride Illinois. Grove 4.

    Free
  • A telescope photo of a full moon taken from the Palos Preserves.

    Women’s Night Out: Full Moon Empowerment

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    An evening designed to empower, connect and inspire us. Led by certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck. Cost: $10/person. Ages 18 & up.

    $10 • Registration Required
  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free

  • Participants from Misericordia - Heart of Mercy engage in an informative and interactive session that showcases a variety of animals native to Cook County.

    Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections
    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy. All ages.

    Free
  • S'mores over an open campfire.

    Stars, Stories & S’mores

    Featured
    LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

    Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.

    Free
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required
  • two children playing on a log at River Trail Nature Center

    GPS Scavenger Hunt

    River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062

    Learn about and participate in a technology inspired scavenger hunt. All ages.

    Free • Registration Required