South Cook County Events

Outdoor Block Party
Saturday, July 7 • 12 – 4 pm
Camp Shabbona Woods, 15810 S Torrence Ave, South Holland
Join us for nature play, pop-up adventure play, creative reuse, primitive skills, games, a hike, and more! We’ll be joined by partners from the Chicago Botanic Garden, REI and the Chicago Park District. We’ll also have a food truck on site. Co-hosted by the Youth Outdoor Ambassadors and Alumni. Go the Distance on a nature walk with Cook County Department of Public Health at 1:30pm. Learn more about the Go the Distance campaign at gothedistancecc.com. Free.

Wellness in the Woods: Yoga
Dan Ryan Woods Central, 8395 S Western Ave, Chicago
Reap the benefits of exercising outdoors! Join Oak Street Health-Ashburn for a relaxing morning of yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat. Recommended for ages 50 & up. Free.
• Thursday, July 12 • 10 – 11 am
• Thursday, July 19 • 10 – 11 am
• Thursday, July 26 • 10 – 11 am

Kid’s Fest
Saturday, July 14 • 11 am – 4 pm
Wampum Lake, Thornton Lansing Rd & Willigan Rd, Thornton, IL
Discover a new appreciation for nature while you hike, climb, and paddle through this annual outdoor extravaganza for the whole family. Canoe slots limited; all ages. Register: https://goo.gl/6zmLfw. Free.

Movies in the Parks: Films from the Forest
Wednesday, July 25 • 6:30 pm
Foster Park, 1440 W 84th St, Chicago
The Forest Preserves of Cook County offers family friendly, free and fun, nature based, outdoor adventure activities. Test your animal knowledge and learn about the animals you might see in the preserves and in your neighborhood. Film: Yogi Bear. Free.

Paddle 101
Thursday, July 26 • 4 – 7 pm
Beaubien Woods, W Doty Ave S, Chicago
Always wanted to try canoeing? Learn the parts of a canoe, paddling techniques, and safety tips before testing your new found skills on the water. Canoes supplied. Free.

Powderhorn Hike and Paddle
Saturday, July 28 • 10 am – 12 pm
Powderhorn Lake, 14386 S Brainard Ave, Burnham
Explore the unique surroundings of Powderhorn Lake on land and water guided by the Forest Preserve’s ecology team. Ages 16 & up. Registration required: https://goo.gl/p4TLgx. Free.

About the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Don’t you sometimes just want to escape? Explore the natural beauty of Cook County for an hour, a day or even a night. When you’re surrounded by 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful there’s no better place to feel free.

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