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PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 10/21/2025-11/17/2025
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County's website for updates and changes.
Tuesday, 10/21; 7:30pm
Nightfall's Web, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Enjoy the outdoors and search for spiders under the stars. Registration required. Please call (708)839-6897
Wednesday, 10/22; 6:30pm
Owl Prowl, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls. Registration required. Please visit the website.
Saturday, 10/25; 10am-1pm
Fall Paddle Festival, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights
Enjoy the fall season with family-friendly activities like paddling, pumpkin painting, food and more. Registration required. This event is presented with the Arlington Heights Park District. Please visit the website.
Saturday, 10/25; 2pm-5pm
Spooky Stories and S'mores, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Join us for Halloween-themed trick-or-treat activity stations. The activities include pumpkin painting, making s'mores, and listening to Indigenous spooky children's stories. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. For more information, please call (312)533-5751.
Saturday, 10/25; 8pm
River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Enjoy scary storytelling around the campfire at River Trail. Registration required by 10/23. Ages 8 and up. The cost is $5 per person. Please call (847)824-8360. ...
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