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  • A group walking along an outdoor unpaved trail.

    Underground Railroad Walking Tour

    Trailside Museum of Natural History • River Forest, IL 60305

    Celebrate Juneteenth with a 1.5-mile walking tour highlighting notable sites connected to Freedom Seekers. Led by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Meet at Thatcher Glen […]

    Free • Registration Closed
  • a Forest Preserves staff member leading a group on an Underground Railroad history hike at Sand Ridge Nature Center

    Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers. Presented with the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]

    Free • Registration Required
  • the boardwalk on the Lost Beach Trail at Sand Ridge Nature Center

    Juneteenth Reflection Hike

    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Self-guided Juneteenth reflection hike exploring freedom, resilience and belonging through thoughtful prompts.

    Free
  • A group of educator workshop attendees walking through a prairie.

    Juneteenth Walk

    Sagawau Environmental Learning Center • Lemont, IL 60439

    Join us for a walk focusing on the contributions made by African-American naturalists.

    Free
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Juneteenth Paddle

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • three people in a canoe at Beaubien Woods

    Juneteenth Paddle

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Paddle along the African American Heritage Water Trail on 10-person canoes. Presented with Openlands. Registration opens one month prior to event date.

    Free • Registration Closed
  • A group of biking riding on a paved trail in the woods.

    Juneteenth Freedom Ride

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    Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center & Pavilion • Chicago, IL 60620

    Join this 16-mile cycling celebration with Major Taylor Trail Keepers and local bike clubs. BYO-bike and helmet.

    Free
  • A group of people celebrating in an outdoor pavilion.

    Juneteenth Jubilee

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    Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473

    Celebrate freedom, family and country with activities, refreshments and performances highlighting Black history. Juneteenth Jubilee transforms the Sand Ridge Nature Center Campus into a vibrant […]

    Free
  • A group of people on the water in a canoe.

    Freedom Trail: Paddle Tour

    Beaubien Woods Boat Launch • Chicago, IL 60827

    Join us on 10-person voyager canoes for a fascinating tale of the hundreds -perhaps thousands- of escaped slaves / "Freedom Seekers" that came through this […]

    Free • Registration Required