Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesLearn about a partial solar eclipse and view the eclipse through a special solar telescope and eclipse glasses (weather permitting).
Small Serendipity
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesNature stories, crafts and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/adult.
Wee Wonders
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesLearn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May 8: Nature in Bloom
Open Nature Play Day
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature.
Crafternoon
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesLet nature inspire art! Try your hand at different crafts suitable for people of all abilities.
Fishing Derby
Papoose Lake 9823-10357 W 123rd St, Palos Park, IL, United StatesJoin the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves for a family-fun day of fishing. Prizes awarded. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fishing Derbies
Animal Origami
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesObserve bird feeder activity as we make origami animals such as bunnies, insects and birds, including your own favorite animal!
Sand Ridge Service Days
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesJoin us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake
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