Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Busse Lake Outdoors Day and Fishing Derby
Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesFree fishing derby, tree climb, nature play, animal encounters and more! Enjoy local food and win prizes.
Fatherβs Day Family Nature Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us to explore the scenic trails around the Museum, learning about wildlife fathers. Family walk.
Welcome Summer Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for a casual walk on our trails to enjoy the sights and sounds of early summer. Family program.
Paddle Day
Busse Lake Boating Center 17 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesPaddlers of all skill levels can experience nature by exploring these waterways. Equipment provided. Timed paddles. Ages 5 & up. Group reservations required. Meet at South Boat Launch.
Amazing Animal Skulls
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesTouch and then ID animal skulls and learn how local animals are adapted for their diet and habitat. Drop in.
Sunset Walk
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for an evening walk in the woods as the sun sets and the fireflies flash. Family program.
Camping 101
Camp Sullivan 14630 Oak Park Ave, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesFree workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Insect Fest
Cummings Square 536 N. Harlem Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesGo on a bug hunt, follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies, explore bugs through dance and music, and create your own insect!
We do our best to provide comprehensive, accurate and useful information about events and activities. This information (such as times and locations) is gathered from press releases, websites, signs around town and word of mouth. However, details change and people make mistakes, so please confirm the details before you go. Kidlist is not responsible for any problems that occur while participating in activities listed on this site.
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Click on the button above to submit an event to the Kidlist calendar. We welcome everyone to submit events, given that they are family-friendly, free and/or drop-in, and are local for families in the west and northwest suburbs of Chicago. All submitted events are reviewed by the Kidlist team.
