Nature Events for Kids in Chicago, IL

34 upcoming events · 16 free · from Chicago Park District, Chicago Public Library, Field Museum, Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Garfield Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Zoo

Wednesday, September 2

• RiverLab: River Exploration Paddle at River🕒 Wed, Sep 2 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 3 dates

  Discover the Chicago River and all the critters who call it home on this beginner friendly guided canoe paddle…

  $5
• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Sep 2 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 5 dates

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

  Free

Thursday, September 3

• Seed Library🕒 Thu, Sep 3 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM📍 Obama Presidential Center🔁 4 dates

  Start your garden with seeds from the library. Help yourself to seeds reflecting plants grown in the Eleanor R…

  Free
• RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River🕒 Thu, Sep 3 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 2 dates

  Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday evenings? Join our Thursday Evening Paddle Club for a relaxed and…

  $5

Friday, September 4

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Sep 4 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 5 dates

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

  $5–$10

Saturday, September 5

• RiverLab: Birding Paddle at River🕒 Sat, Sep 5 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 2 dates

  This peaceful guided canoe outing is designed for bird enthusiasts of all levels to observe and experience the…

  $5

Wednesday, September 9

• RiverLab: Canoe on the Lagoon at Marquette🕒 Wed, Sep 9 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Marquette (Jacques) Park🔁 2 dates

  Explore the Marquette Park Lagoon on this relaxing guided canoe paddle. Whether it's your first time in a cano…

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

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

  Free

Thursday, September 10

• Seed Library🕒 Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM📍 Obama Presidential Center🔁 4 dates

  Start your garden with seeds from the library. Help yourself to seeds reflecting plants grown in the Eleanor R…

  Free
• RiverLab: Canoe on the Lagoon at Marquette🕒 Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Marquette (Jacques) Park🔁 2 dates

  Explore the Marquette Park Lagoon on this relaxing guided canoe paddle. Whether it's your first time in a cano…

  $5
• Autumn Equinox Celebration🕒 Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Caldwell Woods Wellness Center

  Experience the health benefits of being in nature with guided forest meditation. Led by Gayle Byck from InTune…

  Free

Friday, September 11

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Sep 11 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 5 dates

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

  $5–$10

Saturday, September 12

• RiverLab: Birding Paddle at Marquette🕒 Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Marquette (Jacques) Park

  This peaceful guided canoe outing is designed for bird enthusiasts of all levels to observe and experience the…

  $5

Sunday, September 13

• Film Screening: Zootopia (2016)🕒 Sun, Sep 13 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM📍 Vodak-East Side

  Join us for a family screening of Zootopia . In this clever and hilarious animated adventure set in a city inh…

  Free

Wednesday, September 16

• RiverLab: Canoe on the Lagoon at Garfield🕒 Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Garfield (James) Park🔁 2 dates

  Explore the Garfield Park Lagoon on this relaxing guided canoe paddle. Whether it's your first time in a canoe…

  $5
• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Sep 16 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 5 dates

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

  Free

Thursday, September 17

• Seed Library🕒 Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM📍 Obama Presidential Center🔁 4 dates

  Start your garden with seeds from the library. Help yourself to seeds reflecting plants grown in the Eleanor R…

  Free
• RiverLab: Canoe on the Lagoon at Garfield🕒 Thu, Sep 17 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Garfield (James) Park🔁 2 dates

  Explore the Garfield Park Lagoon on this relaxing guided canoe paddle. Whether it's your first time in a canoe…

  $5

Friday, September 18

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 5 dates

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

  $5–$10

Saturday, September 19

• RiverLab: Fish Frenzy Paddle at Garfield🕒 Sat, Sep 19 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Garfield (James) Park

  Discover what fish lie below the surface of the Garfield Park Lagoon on this beginner friendly guided canoe pa…

  $5

Wednesday, September 23

• RiverLab: River Exploration Paddle at River🕒 Wed, Sep 23 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 3 dates

  Discover the Chicago River and all the critters who call it home on this beginner friendly guided canoe paddle…

  $5
• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Sep 23 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 5 dates

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

  Free

Thursday, September 24

• Seed Library🕒 Thu, Sep 24 · 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM📍 Obama Presidential Center🔁 4 dates

  Start your garden with seeds from the library. Help yourself to seeds reflecting plants grown in the Eleanor R…

  Free
• RiverLab: Thursday Evening Paddle Club at River🕒 Thu, Sep 24 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 2 dates

  Looking for a fun way to spend your Thursday evenings? Join our Thursday Evening Paddle Club for a relaxed and…

  $5

Friday, September 25

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Sep 25 · 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 5 dates

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

  $5–$10

Saturday, September 26

• Seed Giveaway🕒 Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Dunning

  Stop by anytime the branch is open to visit the Dunning Seed Library for seeds to use at home in your garden. …

  Free
• RiverLab: Birding Paddle at River🕒 Sat, Sep 26 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 2 dates

  This peaceful guided canoe outing is designed for bird enthusiasts of all levels to observe and experience the…

  $5
• RiverLab: River Exploration Paddle at River🕒 Sat, Sep 26 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM📍 River Park🔁 3 dates

  Discover the Chicago River and all the critters who call it home on this beginner friendly guided canoe paddle…

  $5
• WTTW Presents Sesame Street and the Great Elephant Adventure🕒 Sat, Sep 26 · All day📍 Lincoln Park Zoo

  Showing Schedule: Showing 1: 11 a.m. Showing 2: 1 p.m. Showing 3: 3 p.m.

  Free

Monday, September 28

• Create a Critter🕒 Mon, Sep 28 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 West Pullman

  Design and create your very own stuffed animal friend! Personalize it with fun accessories and decorations and…

  Free

Tuesday, September 29

• Sunset Walk at NPV🕒 Tue, Sep 29 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 North Park Village Nature Center Park

  Enjoy the rare opportunity to see the Nature Center in a new light. Join a guided walk as we watch the sun set…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, September 30

• Pretend Play: Vet Clinic🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Vodak-East Side

  Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a check-up! We will take (pretend) x-rays, make casts for your st…

  Free
• Free General Admission — Field Museum (Illinois Residents)🕒 Wed, Sep 30 · 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM📍 Field Museum🔁 5 dates

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

  Free

Friday, October 2

• Morning Glories🕒 Fri, Oct 2 · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM📍 Garfield Park Conservatory🔁 5 dates

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

  $5–$10