Fall Paddle Festival

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, Dia de los Muertos-themed pumpkin painting, nature play, and Bach-to-Rock music. The rain […]

Pumpkinpalooza

Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714

Family-friendly activities including pumpkin painting and bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbings, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. In partnership with Jerome […]

Fall Paddle Afternoon

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Mark the end of the paddling season with the Forest Preserves and enjoy one last trip on the water! All […]

Teen Exploration Day: Pumpkin Carving

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

Carve a pumpkin while surrounded by the natural beauty within the Forest Preserves. Supplies provided.

Stars, Stories, & S’mores

LaBagh Woods • Chicago, IL 60630

In partnership with Saint Kateri Center of Chicago, listen to storytelling, take a night hike, make a s’more, view stars, […]

Pedal the Preserves

Tower Road Boat Launch • Cook County, IL 60093 (near Winnetka)

Ride Illinois will lead a safety talk before we take off for a fun, casual, family-friendly bike. Loaner bikes available.

Forest Therapy Walk

Bunker Hill • Niles, IL 60714

Awaken your senses and renew your bond with the nature and the Preserves. Certified Forest Therapy guide. Ages 18 & […]

Woodworking with Invasives

Camp Reinberg • Palatine, IL 60074

Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied […]

Walk & Talk: National Take a Hike Day

Linne Woods • Morton Grove, IL 60053

Walk & Talk Hikes are for the curious mind who want to know more about the Forest Preserves and natural […]

Woodworking with Invasives

Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center • Chicago, IL 60646

Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.

Winter Workshop: Phone-tography 101 Walk

Harms Woods-Central • Cook County, IL 60077 (near Skokie)

Enjoy an afternoon in the Preserves and learn the basics of photography using a smartphone.

Forest Therapy Walk

Rolling Knolls • Elgin, IL 60120

A Certified Forest Therapy guide will help you awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & […]