Major Taylor Annual Ride 2024
Dan Ryan Woods-North • Chicago, IL 60620Pedal with a purpose as we come together to make a positive […]
Pedal with a purpose as we come together to make a positive […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your […]
Bring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any […]
Help keep the forest clean and paddle the Calumet Region at Powderhorn […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike rides. Divvy […]
Bring the celebration outdoors to the Calumet region and paddle at Powderhorn […]
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages […]
Experience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
Plant lovers unite! Native plant presentation followed by seed and plant sharing. […]
Make music with the community and listen to local talent.
Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy […]
Celebrate the history of Dia de los Muertos with artmaking and a […]
Bring your little one for open nature play time and help your […]
Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more.
Take a stroll on a 3.4-mile paved loop and learn the origin […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who wants to […]
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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Sign UpThe 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.