Kids’ Fest
Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Embrace the great outdoors and the wonders of nature. Featuring various community partners offering fishing, canoeing, archery and more.
Embrace adventure through rock climbing, cycling and kayaking opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Join in an exclusive after-hours moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons. Ages 8 and up.
Re-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the Chicago River. Register at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.
Embrace adventure through kayaking and rock climbing opportunities specially tailored for people of all ages with a primary physical disability. […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak.
Explore the wonders of the lake. Ages 18 and up.
Explore the wonders of the lake. Ages 18 and up.
Enjoy an afternoon out paddling. Instruction, equipment and kayaks provided.
Enjoy a day out paddling.
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.