Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Cook County
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesCalling all history buffs and adventure seekers! The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River Thru History Rendezvous! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey back to a time before Chicago, when trappers, explorers, and pioneers gathered along the banks of the river. What awaits you:...
Fall Nature Fest
LaBagh Woods Cicero Avenu and Foster Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesEnjoy food, drinks, games, Jesse White Tumblers, animal ambassadors, free give-a-ways, and much more. Presented by the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen and others. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/LaBagh24 For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests.
Skate Party
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesCome out and bring your best skating skills and routines, or just roll along to the music. Grove 15.
A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous
Columbia Woods Forest Preserve Willow Springs Road & Corcoran Road, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesCalling all history buffs and adventure seekers! The Des Plaines Valley comes alive this September 14th and 15th with the return of the A River Thru History Rendezvous! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable journey back to a time before Chicago, when trappers, explorers, and pioneers gathered along the banks of the river. What awaits you:...
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesA partial total lunar eclipse will be a sight to see!
Book Swap
Dan Ryan Woods 83rd and Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesBring in gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Any genre and reading level; nature-themed, large print, braille, and audio books encouraged.
Thursdays in the Field
Trailside Museum of Natural History 738 Thatcher Ave, River Forest, IL, United StatesDrop in at Trailside on the 3rd Thursday of each month to connect to nature through fun themed activities for adults and kids. Led by the IL Ext. Master naturalists. Sep 19: “Native Seed Explorers” Oct 17: “Night Fliers – Bats & Owls”
Little Red Rocks
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United StatesPerform or listen to music and poetry during an open-mic night at sunset.
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