Events Calendar
Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Camping 101
Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL, United States1.5-hour long workshop covering basic camping skills. All ages.
Night of Nature Play
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesExperience nature play at night and discover what glows in the dark.
Story Trail
Rolling Knolls 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin, IL, United StatesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by experiencing a story unfold along a short trail. A craft is available to take home upon completion.
Fall Crafternoon
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesUse nature to inspire art and try your hand at a fall-themed craft.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
Schiller Woods W Irving Park Rd and N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us to celebrate Native American culture. Listen to drumming, enjoy Native dancing, explore the Serpent Mounds, & more. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago.
Family Fun Day
Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United StatesBring the whole family to spend time outside and have fun with cooperative games, nature scavenger hunts, and more.
Wildlife Connections
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesStop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals, and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.
Wee Wandering Wednesdays
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesA special program for little naturalists. Read a story, make a craft, and go on an adventure. Ages 3 to 6 with adult; siblings welcome. Tickets on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 am.
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.
Submit an Event
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.
