Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

THATCHER WOODS PAVILION Chicago Ave, west of atcher Ave, River Forest Children’s Storytime Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. Wednesdays, Sept 16 (story provided orally & in ASL), Oct 7, Nov 11 • 9:30 am Fall Equinox: Harvest Celebration A green corn celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season. Presented with the American Indian Center of Chicago. Tuesday, Sept 22 • 10 am–Noon Indigenous Scary Storytelling Enjoy listening to traditional and contemporary supernatural stories shared by the American Indian Center. Wednesday, Oct 14 • 5:30–7 pm Party for the Preserves: Salsa Dance! Celebrate National Public Lands Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and more. Programa ofrecido en Espanol y English. Saturday, Sept 26 • 11 am–2 pm Thatcher Woods Pavilion, Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave, River Forest Spooky Stories & S ’mores Trick-or-treat, paint a pumpkin, listen to spooky stories and more. Costumes encouraged! Presented with the Linda Sokol Francis Brook eld Library. Saturday, Oct 24 • 2–5 pm Hike, Read & Write Join a naturalist for a hike, followed by a poetry writing workshop. Presented with Poets & Patrons. Wednesday, Oct 28 • 3–5 pm CENTRAL ZONE 26