Stairs, Stories & S’mores
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Families, drop in and challenge yourself by climbing to the top of Swallow Cliff stairs. Then, try the story trail, […]
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Fitness Hike
Brezina Woods • Cook County, IL 60526 (near La Grange Park)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Winter Pop-Up Fun
Evans Field • River Grove, IL 60171Borrow a pair of our snowshoes, help with litter pickup, warm up by a fire and play in the snow!
Winter Break-Out Adventure
Thatcher Woods • River Forest, IL 60305School is out! Join us for fun and adventure during winter break. Snowshoeing hikes, tracking, shelter building and other winter […]
Walk & Talk
Black Partridge Woods • Cook County, IL 60439 (near Lemont)For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Fitness Hike
Country Lane Woods • Cook County, IL 60480 (near Willow Springs)Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster-paced with little to no […]
Walk & Talk
Chicago Portage National Historic Site • Lyons, IL 60402For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Walk & Talk
Sundown Meadow • Countryside, IL 60525For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower […]
Animal Olympics Trail
Bemis Woods-South • Cook County, IL 60558 (near Western Springs)Kids and families can walk a short, looped trail in a fun test of human versus animal abilities! Prize awarded […]
Teen Exploration Day: Day of Service
Miller Meadow-North • Cook County, IL 60130 (near Forest Park)Teens and families, give back this MLK day. Join us for a litter clean-up in celebration of Martin Luther King, […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Thatcher Woods Pavilion • River Forest, IL 60305Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn how to extend the life […]
Creative Sustainability Workshop
Swallow Cliff Woods-North • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Give items a second life by turning them into an ornament, decoration or birdfeeder. Learn to extend the life of […]
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 Recreation
- Animal Encounter
- Archery
- Arts & Crafts
- Astronomy
- Bicycling
- Birding
- Camping
- Education
- Film
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Food & Beverage
- Games & Nature Play
- Gardening
- Hiking & Walking
- History & Culture
- Music
- Paddling
- Photography
- Senior
- Snow Sports
- Storytelling
- Sustainability
- Restoration
- 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.
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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.