Walk & Talk: Tree ID
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Free
Weekly Caldwell Woods Programming Event Series
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Fall Crafternoon
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed craft.
Free
Phone-tography 101
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Free
Phone-tography 101
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Enjoy a walk in Caldwell Woods and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.
Free
Fall Color Excursion
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the North Branch and experience the changing colors of local species—paved trail.
Free
Fall Colors Scavenger Hunt
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Explore the trails of Caldwell Woods and look for fall colors with a scavenger hunt.
Free
Fall Craft
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Use nature to inspire art and try your hand at a spoooooky craft.
Free
Costume Parade!
Caldwell Woods • Chicago, IL 60646Show off your costume and enjoy a walk through Caldwell Woods!
Free
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Nature Express Bus
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Sign UpEvent Accessibility
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.