Nature Events for Kids in Chicago, IL

24 upcoming events · 20 free · from Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library, Field Museum, Garfield Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier

Sunday, October 18

• Sharing Wellness and Nature (SWAN)🕒 Sun, Oct 18 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo🔁 5 dates

  Sharing Wellness and Nature, or SWAN, is Lincoln Park Zoo’s premium program for adults (18+) who are neurodive…

  Free

Monday, October 19

• Stargazing: Scopes in the City🕒 Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM📍 Humboldt Park

  Join us to take a look up at the night sky through a telescope! Weather permitting, we'll be able to gaze at c…

  Free
• Early Morning Bird Walks at Big Marsh🕒 Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM📍 Big Marsh Park🔁 2 dates

  Join the Chicago BIPOC Birders on early morning bird walks at Big Marsh Park every Monday in October from 6:30…

  Free · Registration required
• Sharing Wellness and Nature (SWAN)🕒 Mon, Oct 19 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo🔁 5 dates

  Sharing Wellness and Nature, or SWAN, is Lincoln Park Zoo’s premium program for adults (18+) who are neurodive…

  Free

Tuesday, October 20

• Sharing Wellness and Nature (SWAN)🕒 Tue, Oct 20 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo🔁 5 dates

  Sharing Wellness and Nature, or SWAN, is Lincoln Park Zoo’s premium program for adults (18+) who are neurodive…

  Free

Wednesday, October 21

• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 3 dates

  Free general admission every Wednesday for Illinois residents. Bring valid Illinois ID. Special exhibitions ma…

  Free
• Sharing Wellness and Nature (SWAN)🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo🔁 5 dates

  Sharing Wellness and Nature, or SWAN, is Lincoln Park Zoo’s premium program for adults (18+) who are neurodive…

  Free

Thursday, October 22

• Sharing Wellness and Nature (SWAN)🕒 Thu, Oct 22 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo🔁 5 dates

  Sharing Wellness and Nature, or SWAN, is Lincoln Park Zoo’s premium program for adults (18+) who are neurodive…

  Free

Friday, October 23

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 4 dates

  Start your day with wellness activities, community connection, and nature-inspired experiences at Morning Glor…

  $5–$10

Saturday, October 24

• Early Bird Walks at NPV🕒 Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM📍 North Park Village Nature Center Park🔁 2 dates

  The Nature Center trails are open early for a morning hike and bird watching during the fall migration season.…

  Free
• Fall Nature Walk at Byrnes🕒 Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM📍 Byrnes (Marian R.) Park

  Meet at Jeffery Manor Library, 2401, E 100th St. Join us for a guided Fall Nature Walk at Byrnes Park and expe…

  Free · Registration required
• Slightly Spooky Movies at the Pier🕒 Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Navy Pier🔁 3 dates

  Enjoy free indoor movies at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens on October 17, 24 and 31, and November 1, featuring fa…

  Free

Sunday, October 25

• Film Screening: The Addams Family 2 (2021)🕒 Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Pullman

  Mother Morticia suddenly feels that her growing children, Wednesday and Pugsley, are getting emotionally detac…

  Free

Monday, October 26

• Early Morning Bird Walks at Big Marsh🕒 Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM📍 Big Marsh Park🔁 2 dates

  Join the Chicago BIPOC Birders on early morning bird walks at Big Marsh Park every Monday in October from 6:30…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, October 28

• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Oct 28 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 3 dates

  Free general admission every Wednesday for Illinois residents. Bring valid Illinois ID. Special exhibitions ma…

  Free

Friday, October 30

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 4 dates

  Start your day with wellness activities, community connection, and nature-inspired experiences at Morning Glor…

  $5–$10

Saturday, October 31

• Early Bird Walks at NPV🕒 Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM📍 North Park Village Nature Center Park🔁 2 dates

  The Nature Center trails are open early for a morning hike and bird watching during the fall migration season.…

  Free
• Slightly Spooky Movies at the Pier🕒 Sat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Navy Pier🔁 3 dates

  Enjoy free indoor movies at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens on October 17, 24 and 31, and November 1, featuring fa…

  Free

Sunday, November 1

• Día de Los Muertos Workshops & Ofrenda Walk at Steelworkers🕒 Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM📍 Steelworkers Park

  Join neighbors and community members for a special Día de los Muertos gathering at Steelworkers Park on the ev…

  Free · Registration required
• Slightly Spooky Movies at the Pier🕒 Sun, Nov 1 · 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Navy Pier🔁 3 dates

  Enjoy free indoor movies at Navy Pier’s Crystal Gardens on October 17, 24 and 31, and November 1, featuring fa…

  Free

Friday, November 6

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 4 dates

  Start your day with wellness activities, community connection, and nature-inspired experiences at Morning Glor…

  $5–$10

Wednesday, November 11

• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 3 dates

  Free general admission every Wednesday for Illinois residents. Bring valid Illinois ID. Special exhibitions ma…

  Free

Friday, November 13

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 4 dates

  Start your day with wellness activities, community connection, and nature-inspired experiences at Morning Glor…

  $5–$10

Sunday, November 15

• Family Flicks: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)🕒 Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Oriole Park

  Join us for a screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox . A wily fox (voice of George Clooney) tries to outsmart three me…

  Free