Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Camping For All
Camp Bullfrog Lake 9600 Wolf Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesEnjoy cycling, climbing, kayaking and camping while you explore beautiful Camp Bullfrog Lake in this program specially designed for individuals with a primary physical disability or visual impairment. In partnership with Adaptative Adeventures.
Interesting Insects
River Trail Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL, United StatesLook for all the different insects we can find in the Fall season.
Community Powwow
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesJoin us to celebrate Native American culture while recognizing the theme ‘Every Child Matters.’ Enjoy traditional Powwow, native food, and listen to stories of culture from the area. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange. For group registration or information, email JRoy@stbenedict.com or call 773-509-2344.
Autumn Nature Walks
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesJoin us for a guided walk as the autumn color intensifies. Family program.
Pumpkinpalooza
Caldwell Woods W Devon Ave & N Nagle Ave, Chicago, United StatesPumpkin painting, bowling, ring toss, leaf rubbing, fall-themed obstacle course, and more. Supplies limited. Presented with Jerome Witte, My Town Realty Group. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesWe’re celebrating our 59th Annual Arts and Craft Fair! Art of all styles will be sold by artists inspired by nature. Outdoor Event. The Little Red Schoolhouse main parking lot will be closed to the public the day of the event except for accessible parking spots. Visitors should instead park nearby at Pioneer Woods where...
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 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. Sep 11: Gardening Oct 9: Changing Colors Nov 13: Bats
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.
