Outdoor Nature Skate
Eggers Grove • Chicago, IL 60617Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Bring your little ones for open nature play time and help them connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and exploration […]
Forest bathing.
Mingle with others interested in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Designed for teens ages 13–19. Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Call 312-415-2970 for more […]
Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.
Peace healing circle.
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors.
Receive instruction from certified staff and try your hand at archery. Ages 10 & up. Junior archery for kids under […]
Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Join us as we explore the sounds of nature, led by Norman W. Long. Norman is an artist, designer and […]
Meet and mingle with members of the community who have a shared interest in health, wellness and the outdoors. (Programa […]
Celebrate National Public Lands Day with nature-based activities and bike ride. Divvy bikes provided; limited supply.
Join us as a representative from the Forest Preserves introduces you to technology that can be used to enhance your […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
Bring the celebration outdoors with a paddle in the Calumet region. Free; all ages.
Enjoy an evening on Latin music and dancing. Complimentary beverages and snacks provided.
Squeeze in one more time out on the water before the change in seasons at Powderhorn Lake. All ages.
Join us in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and community organizations for the annual Awe of Nature Festival! The festival […]
Join a naturalist and discover how many bird species can be seen from a sit spot.
Fitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes will be faster paced with little to […]
Step up your birding game by learning how to identify the complexities of birds.
Sponsored by the East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with plenty of candy.
Celebrate the history of Día de los Muertos on a guided hike.
Take a stroll and learn the origin of the name Sauk Woods. Walk is 3.4 miles on a paved loop.
Join us for a free family-friendly event to celebrate el Día de los Muertos at Eggers Grove. There will be […]
Join us for s’mores by the fire, storytelling, astronomy and more. Experience the captivating artistry of international, award-winning bilingual storyteller […]
Come out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. We welcome you […]
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.
Events Guide (PDF)Get free transportation to the Forest Preserves for your group.
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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.