Events in South Cook County
South Cook County
- Events
- South Cook County
Calendar of Events
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Dia de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike
Dia de Los Muertos Artmaking and Night Hike
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a […]
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Fall Nature Wellness Walk
Fall Nature Wellness Walk
Immerse yourself and reconnect with nature and all the beauty it has […]
Forest Therapy
Forest Therapy
Immerse yourself in nature, fostering mindfulness and wellness with a certified guide. […]
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Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge
Teen Exploration Days at Sand Ridge
Join us after hours each month for fun activities. Spanish speakers welcome! […]
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Meet Our Birds
Meet Our Birds
Learn more about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
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Wee Wonders
Wee Wonders
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories, and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. […]
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National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
National Native American Heritage Month History Walk
Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin […]
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
Discover the Calumet Region’s rich heritage and cultural history through regional activities, […]
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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.