Fitness Hike

Sauk Trail Woods-Central • South Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Fitness Hikes are over 3.1 miles, offer less information and are at a faster pace. 3.4 miles.

Juneteenth Celebration

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, presentations, performances, and exhibits highlighting Black history, arts, and culture.

Intro to Birding

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Learn about the basics of birding basics and go into the field to see our feathered friends. Birders of all […]

Free

Juneteenth Freedom Ride on the Major Taylor Trail

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Come out and celebrate Juneteenth with the Forest Preserves of Cook County on the Major Taylor Trail! This will be […]

Bird and Canoe

Beaubien Woods • Chicago, IL 60827

Canoe on Flatfoot Lake to explore local birds. Canoes and equipment provided.

Drumming

Camp Shabbona Woods • South Holland, IL 60473

Experience West African dance styles with songs and percussion for families. All ages welcome.

Free

Kids’ Fest

Wampum Lake • Cook County, IL 60476 (near Thornton)

Fishing, canoeing, archery and more! Canoe slots limited.

Book Exchange

Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

Bring gently used books and exchange them for new titles. Enjoy crafts, light refreshments and story time. Five books maximum […]

Free

Outdoor Nature Skate

Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center • Chicago, IL 60620

Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]