Storytelling
Events
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World Animal Day: Avian Ambassadors
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Celebrate Crabtree’s birds while learning their personal stories. and how they act as ambassadors.
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity.
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Wee Wonders: Pumpkins
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Wee Wonders: Pumpkins
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Learn about nature through sensory experiences, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult.
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Canceled Hispanic Heritage Paddle
Powderhorn Lake • Burnham, IL 60633Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Friends of the Chicago River and Audubon Great Lakes through bi-lingual bird paddling, storytelling, and connecting with nature and culture […]
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Children’s Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of the holiday's activities.
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Children’s Festival of Lights
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Learn about the celebration of Diwali in India and enjoy some of the holiday's activities.
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Creepy Cryptid Stories
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Join us for stories and discussion about mysterious creatures from the Chicago region and beyond.
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Owl-oween Bash
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Jack ‘o lantern hike, campfire stories and festive fun. Costumes encouraged. Register for a timeslot.
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Spooky Stories & S ’mores
FeaturedThatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305Trick-or-treat through different Halloween-themed activity stations. Paint a pumpkin, make s’mores, and listen to Indigenous spooky children’s stories. Costumes encouraged!
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River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062River Trail’s scary storytelling around the campfire. Register by 10/23. Cost: $5/person. Ages 8 & up.
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
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The Un-Haunted Forest
River Trail Nature Center • Northbrook, IL 60062A whimsical story-hike to solve a mystery. Register by 10/24. Children under 10 w/ adult. Cost: $3/child. Family program.
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Baby Buds
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories. 0-23 months, siblings welcome. Tickets are first come, first served.
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Canceled Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
FeaturedEggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos outdoors with games, exploration, and artmaking.
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Stars, Stories & S’mores
FeaturedLaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630Listen to stories, take a night hike, make s’mores and more. Presented with the American Indian Health Services Center. Grove 2.
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Join us for Dia de los Muertos! Enjoy music, crafts, and a special ofrenda display. Feel free to bring a photo of your cherished pet […]
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Children’s Storytime
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Listen to a nature-themed children’s book, followed by an activity. (Story provided orally & in ASL.)
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Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center • Barrington, IL 60010Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure. Ages 2 to 6 with an adult. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served […]
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Nature Story Trail “Giving Thanks” by Chief Jake Swamp
Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305Walk a short trail while reading the posted story. Afterwards, stop in to pick up a take-home craft and activities.
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Stars, Stories, and Smores
FeaturedDan Ryan Woods Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
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Sand Ridge: Calumet Heritage Day
FeaturedSand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Join us as we explore the heritage of the Calumet Region with guided walks, regional activities and displays.
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Autumn Stories in Chinese
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480The Naperville Chinese Storytellers share stories. Ages 3 & up w/ adult.
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