Events Calendar

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

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  • Hibernation Day

    Bemis Woods Wolf Rd & 31st St, Westchester, IL, United States

    Learn about animal hibernation with preserve staff.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Stuffed Animal Storytime

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Bring your stuffies along for a special storytime.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Baby Buds

    Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

    Nature programming designed for toddlers.

    Free
  • Small Serendipity

    Small Serendipity

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Preschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • Fridays in the Field

    Fridays in the Field

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

    Explore outdoors with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.

    Free
  • S’mores Party

    Swallow Cliff Woods North 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills, IL, United States

    Enjoy tasty treats and a cozy fire with outdoor fun.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Wee Wonders: Furs

    Wee Wonders: Insects

    Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

    Explore nature topics in this preschool programming.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • Nature’s Art Box

    Nature’s Art Box

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

    Register in advance for nature-based art programming.

    Free
  • Winter Solstice Night of Lights

    Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

    Stroll through the candle-lit path. Register in advance.

    Free
  • Winter Solstice Day

    Thatcher Woods Pavilion 8030 W. Chicago Avenue, River Forest, IL, United States

    Celebrate the winter solstice with a variety of activities.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Solstice Celebration

    Camp Shabbona Woods 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland, IL, United States

    Celebrate the solstice with a bonfire, refreshments, and crafts.

    Free
  • Science of Snow

    Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

    Learn about snowflakes and make your own out of paper.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Winter Solstice Celebration

    Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

    Registration is required for this annual celebration.

    Free
  • Small Serendipity

    Small Serendipity

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Preschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.

    Free
  • Fun with Fossils

    Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

    Explore fossils at this drop-in event.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • Winter Exploration Day

    Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Enjoy outdoor fun with forest preserve staff.

    Free
  • Bone Appétit

    Bone Appétit

    Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United States

    Learn about feeding time with the museum's animals.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Winter Play Date

    Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United States

    Visit for both indoor and outdoor fun.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • Kwanzaa Celebration

    Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Kwanzaa with community groups.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Small Serendipity

    Small Serendipity

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Preschool event featuring crafts and nature activities.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • What’s On The Menu?

    What’s On The Menu?

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Visit the nature center during feedtime to learn more about their animals.

    Free
  • Wildlife Connections

    Wildlife Connections

    River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Learn about animals with the help of residents of Misericordia.

    Free

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