Forest Preserve District of Will County
Little Explorers
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL, United StatesActivities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.
Fall on the Farm
Riverview Farmstead Preserve Book Road and Hassert Boulevard, Naperville, IL, United StatesGet ready for some old-fashioned fun on the farm! Tour the mid-1800s limestone house and the historic red barn, meet some farmyard animals from Millers Petting Zoo(Opens in a new window) and even try your hand at some farmstead chores. See tractors and other antique farm equipment up close and personal and learn how they...
Fish Hidden Lakes Under the Stars
Hidden Lakes Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, United StatesAnglers, you’re not dreaming. We are keeping the gates open until dark for nighttime fishing! Fish often become more active at night when the water cools and the moon is full. Let the kids stay up late and bring the family to enjoy fishing under the stars.
Little Explorers
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center 25055 S Walnut Ln, Channahon, IL, United StatesActivities may include a story, a hike, hands-on activities, crafts and free play.
Summer Send-off Fishing Derby
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve Butterfield and Rt. 53, Downers Grove, IL, United StatesCalling all anglers! Come on out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and close out summer while you try your hand at fishing. We invite you to find the best spot along the shore and try your luck at catching fish. We will provide one free container of nightcrawlers. Prizes will be awarded for the biggest...
Junior Archaeologists
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCelebrate International Archaeology Day with a naturalist as we dig deeper into the role of an archaeologist. What do they do? Where do they go? What do they find? Participants will have the chance to be archaeologists themselves as we piece together clues about history and humankind. Participants will play some games, get crafty and...
WonderKids Weekend Edition: Leaves
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCalling all families with preschoolers! Join us for a hands-on program designed for your little one. This program is geared toward children ages 2 to 5 and is complete with tons of facts, singing, story time, table activities and crafts. Registration required by Thursday, Oct. 10: 815-722-9301.
Trout Season Celebration
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesIt’s fall trout season at Hidden Lakes! To celebrate, we are opening the gates and concessions building for fishing at 6 a.m. Find your perfect spot along the two stocked lakes. Head to the Tackle Box Bait shop for a free hot chocolate, tea or coffee. Plus top off the morning with a complimentary doughnut...
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