Forest Preserves of Cook County 2026 Fall Brochure

• Chicago *Registration required. Please email southzoneprogram @ cookcountyil.gov or call 708.771.9632 for more information and to register. Nature Play Day Help your children connect with nature through stories, art and exploration. Friday, Sept 25 • 9 am–Noon Doggie Date Night Calling all dog lovers! Costume dog parade, crafts, photo booth and raf e prizes. Dogs must be friendly and remain on leash. Friday, Oct 2 • 3–7 pm Teen Exploration Day: Archery Ages 10 & up. Junior archery available for children under 10. Grove 5. Wednesday, Oct 7 • 4–6 pm Night of Nature Play Scavenger hunt, games and crafts under the glowing night (black) lights. Friday, Oct 16 • 6–8 pm Stars, Stories, and S’mores S’mores by the re, storytelling, astronomy and more. Friday, Nov 20 • 5–9 pm KICKAPOO WOODS EVENTS Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale Plant and Paddle Restore habitat with Friends of the Chicago River. Register: chicagoriver.org/events Wednesday, Sept 9 & Thursday, Sept 10 9:30 am–1 pm World Migratory Bird Day Paddle Celebrate migratory birds through activities, talks and paddling. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River. Register: chicagoriver.org/events Saturday, Oct 3 • 10 am–1 pm Fall Colors Paddle Experience fall from the water. Presented with Friends of the Chicago River. Register: chicagoriver.org/events Saturday, Oct 24 • 11 am–2 pm EXPLORE MORE PAGES 4–12 EGGERS GROVE EVENTS E 112th St & S Ave E, Chicago Mushroom Walk Join us for a fun fungal walk as we search for mushrooms and learn about these fascinating organisms. Friday, Oct 9 • 9 am Owl Prowl* Guided evening walk to search for owls. Wednesdays • 6:30 pm Oct 14: Register: tinyurl.com/10-14- OwlProwl-2026 Oct 21: Register: tinyurl.com/10-21- OwlProwl-2026 Oct 28: Register: tinyurl.com/10-28- owlprowl-2026 Trunk or Treat Sponsored by the Forest Preserves and East Side Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween event, complete with candy! Sunday, Oct 25 • Noon–4 pm SOUTH 43 fpdcc.com