Kite Fest
Barrington Road Pond • Hoffman Estates, IL 60194In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all […]
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, participate in all […]
Join the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States! The […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]
Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
You are invited to this annual fishing extravaganza. Give-a-ways to participants, prizes […]
Engage in creative, imaginative, and child-directed, outdoor free-play as a family. In partnership […]
Learn bicycle basics, simple maintenance, and safe riding skills then explore the […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Learn about the once-in-a-lifetime double-brood cicada emergence and participate in cicada-themed activities.
Celebrate the summer solstice by paddling Busse South Pool. Ages 5 & […]
Join others around the globe for a morning of splashing, squishing, mud […]
Calling all dog lovers! Dog-themed offerings include adoption opportunities, canoe paddles, sniff […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified […]
Do your part to help keep the forest preserves clean! Litter pick-up […]
Earn service hours and do your part to help keep the forest […]
Welcome the school year with a day of community give-a-ways, school supply […]
Enjoy a morning in the preserves and learn the basics of photography […]
Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. […]
Sit under the stars and enjoy a family film at Elgin’s own […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature with a Certified […]
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ride the Busse Woods trail at […]
Enjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, experience a story unfold along a short trail. […]
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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Please contact Experience.Nature@cookcountyil.gov or 708-771-1573 about accommodations for specific camping and outdoor recreation activities.