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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 10/20/2026-11/16/2026
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Wednesday, 10/21; 10am
Nature Art Meetup, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Participants can create independently with other artists. Participants can bring their own supplies, chairs, and laptops. For more information, please call (708) 366-6530.
Saturday, 10/24; 2pm-5pm
Spooky Stories and S’mores, Thatcher Woods Pavilion, River Forest
Participants can trick-or-treat, paint a pumpkin, listen to spooky stories and more. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. This program is presented with the Linda Sokol Francis Brookfield Library. For more information, please call (312)533-5751 or visit the website.
Saturday, 10/24; 6pm
Birding is Accessible: Owl Edition, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Patrons can enjoy a slow-paced accessible stroll to search for owls. Registration required. Please call (708)868-0606 or visit the website.
Sunday, 10/25; 10:30am
The Un-Haunted Forest, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Participants can enjoy a whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery. Registration required. The program is for children ages 10 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please call (847) 824-8360.
Sunday, 10/25; 10:30am
Oak-tober, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us for a hike to celebrate Oak Awareness Month. For more information, please call (708)839-6897.
Sunday, 10/25; 11am-3pm
Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Participants can enjoy a self-guided search for hidden pumpkins on the trail. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Sunday, 10/25; 12pm-4pm
Trunk or Treat, Eggers Grove, Chicago ...
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