Events

Escape to paradise with a margarita in hand and the game in full swing! It's a night of island vibes, cool drinks, fireworks, and hot baseball action!  

Join a naturalist to learn about these often misunderstood, fascinating creatures of the night. Discover our local bat species and find out how they are essential to a healthy ecosystem. As the bats silently leave their daytime roost, we will use bat-detecting equipment to reveal exactly who

See the dazzling spectacle of nesting herons, egrets and cormorants and maybe even see one of our resident bald eagles! The preserve has controlled access during nesting season to minimize disturbances to nesting birds. The only way to view these amazing creatures at Lake Renwick during this

Start your Saturday with an exciting market experience! Enjoy fresh produce, local honey, handmade crafts, and delectable local treats. Indulge in farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Explore unique, handcrafted treasures from talented local artisans. Relish mouthwatering baked goods and tasty treats from food stalls. Bring your family, friends,

Do you like to draw, doodle or document? Do you like to be outside? Join us while we creatively connect to the outdoors! All skill levels welcome. A naturalist will lead guided exercises and answer questions. Each participant will get their own nature journal as part of

Bring the whole family out to RomeoFest — the ultimate 4-day celebration of community and fun! From delicious food and live music to exciting carnival rides and games, there's something for everyone! Enjoy bingo, the car show, and friendly tournaments, plus extra-special experiences like the family fun

Do you like to draw, doodle or document? Do you like to be outside? Join us while we creatively connect to the outdoors! All skill levels welcome. A naturalist will lead guided exercises and answer questions. Each participant will get their own nature journal as part of

FIRE FEST tells the story of the Great Lockport Fire of 1895. The event features Fire History, Live Music and Food & Drinks! Join us for a Hot Wings Crawl at some of the finest restaurants in the Historic District, with the Grand Champion - Best Wings

The 7th annual Joliet Blues Festival will be held at the pavilion in beautiful Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park at 201 Jefferson Street on the west side of the Des Plaines River in downtown Joliet. FREE PARKING is available on the south side of the park along the river. There

Music in the Park - Washington Square Park Embrace Ottawa's small-town charm: bring a lawn chair, spread a blanket on the grass, or settle on one of the park benches to listen to the smooth sounds. Concerts run from 6-8pm on Saturdays in downtown's historic Washington Park.

Enjoy an evening at Hammel Woods exploring the habitat of our local bat species. Play bat-themed games and discover fascinating facts about these flying mammals. Watch the bats emerge from their sleeping quarters to go out on their nightly hunt as the group enjoys a short night

Experience the joys of seated birdwatching while drinking freshly brewed bird-friendly coffee. Bring a foldable lawn chair and your favorite mug and let the birds come to us at the confluence of the DuPage and Des Plaines rivers. Park at the McKinley Woods Kerry Sheridan Grove lot

Bring the whole family out to RomeoFest — the ultimate 4-day celebration of community and fun! From delicious food and live music to exciting carnival rides and games, there's something for everyone! Enjoy bingo, the car show, and friendly tournaments, plus extra-special experiences like the family fun

Step into the overlooked world of Pullman’s alleys. A place where hidden stories and unique perspectives await. Discover the secrets that lie behind the manicured facades and experience the vibrant history of this community in a whole new way. Chicago is the alley capital of America. But

Paws, tails, and home run tales! Bring your furry MVPs for a barking good time full of treats, wagging, and baseball fun!  

We are excited to introduce a new event this year: The Wheel of Cal City! This event is modeled after the historical version from 1988. We will host two games, each featuring three different contestants. Each game will consist of several rounds, using the categories and wheel

Have you ever seen a shooting star? Up your odds during the Perseids meteor shower. This is considered one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. Forked Creek Preserve was selected as the location because of its lowered light pollution. The darker the sky, the more

Take a vacation day for this full day of fun. Put your kayak skills to the test and embark on a two-hour paddle down the Des Plaines River to enjoy the spectacular views of the woods and glimpses of wildlife. Break for a picnic lunch at McKinley

Join us for the Lemont Downtown Farmers Market at the Village Green, presented by Aster Gardens! These markets will continue on Tuesday evenings through the September 30th from 4-7pm. Vendors feature vegetables and fruit, flowers, mushrooms, local honey, micro greens, crepes and more! Stay tuned as we

Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for a book club on the go! Join us to discuss books about the environment while we stroll the trails around Four Rivers. This months book is Becoming Earth by Ferris Jabr. Books will only be

Take a vacation day for this full day of fun. Put your kayak skills to the test and embark on a two-hour paddle down the Des Plaines River to enjoy the spectacular views of the woods and glimpses of wildlife. Break for a picnic lunch at McKinley

https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/event-calendar/summer-finale-at-four-rivers-science-day/Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! On Day 1, discover how scientists engage with the natural world around them. Participate in science experiments and head out onto the trails to take measurements with real tools. Each day of the Summer Finale will be

Antique Cars & Street Rods Citgo STEM & Kids Night Light up your engines! The fastest and coolest cars are making their way to Lemont Downtown for our legendary cruise night car shows and block party. Wander the streets of historic Lemont Downtown viewing cars that take

Celebrate the last days of summer break at Four Rivers! On Day 2, explore principles of art with inspiration from the natural world at the Four Rivers campus. Discover your inner artist and let your creative juices flow with fun opportunities both indoors and on the trail.

Four Rivers is collaborating with the Three Rivers Public Library District for an in-depth look at the temporary exhibit “Dancing for Our Tribe.” Join photographer Sharon Hoogstraten as she presents her series of Potawatomi portraits in regalia with stories of the interwoven traditional and contemporary culture of