Archery
Dan Ryan Woods-Central • Chicago, IL 60620Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
As part of Cook County Racial Equity Week, President Preckwinkle will join the Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) and […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W. Long. Norman is an artist, designer and […]
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa […]
Ages 18 & up or ages 13–17 w/ adult.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply.
Celebrate fall as you discover pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt. After the hunt, take home your own pumpkin (while […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Join a naturalist and discover how many bird species can be seen from a sit spot.
Are you wanting an event to reconnect with nature and explore the beautiful colors of fall? Come to a wonderful […]
Bring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with activities, a nature scavenger hunt and more.
Listen to the hypnotic digital sounds of nature by DJ Q and Bennie while roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a […]
Get your conservation blood pumping as we do some invasive brush removal along the nature center trails. We will have […]
Medals awarded to winners of professionally juried competitive MC’ing, DJ’ing, Dance, Visual Art, Knowledge and Quintathlon categories. Registration starts at […]
Learn about our oaks and their importance while taking a leisurely stroll.
Join us for a short walk along some of our trails in search of “not-so-spooky” Sand Ridge residents; owls, bats […]
Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos on a guided hike.
Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
Join us for a free family-friendly event to celebrate el Día de los Muertos at Eggers Grove. There will be […]
Get inspired by the colors of the season as we paint tree cookies and make art with fallen leaves. All […]
Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Learn about our flighted ambassador animals and discover their unique adaptations.
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.