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X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago · outdoors · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fridays in the Field DTSTART:20260918T150000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122912Z UID:10013614-1789725600-1789732800@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists will conne ct visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities when the building s are closed. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122912Z LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, W illow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/fridays-in-the-field-7/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:History of the Lagoons Paddle DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260918T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122912Z UID:10013677-1789750800-1789756200@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore the Skokie Lagoons by water. Equipment provided. Prese nted with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122912Z LOCATION:Tower Road Boat Launch\, IL URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/history-of-the-lagoons-paddle/?utm_source=cald iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Palos Night Sky Picnic DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122912Z UID:10012795-1789750800-1789768800@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Palos Night Sky Picnic! \nExplore t he Palos Preserves at night\, nestled within the largest Urban Night Sky Place. Bring your picnic food\, beverages & cocktails (no glass) and chair s to enjoy the evening. Live entertainment\, informal exhibits\, presentat ions and telescopes. Rain/cloud date will be Saturday\, September 19. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122912Z LOCATION:Pioneer Woods\, IL URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/palos-night-sky-picnic-3/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nerf Wars DTSTART:20260918T223000Z DTEND:20260919T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T060851Z UID:10003201-1789752600-1789758000@lgba.com CATEGORIES:family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Children ages 5–12 can take part in organized Nerf games at the Park District recreation center. \nRegistration: Advance registration through the Park District is recommended. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T060851Z LOCATION:Park District of La Grange\, 536 East Avenue\, La Grange\, IL\, 6 0525\, United States URL:https://lgba.com/event/nerf-wars/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i cs&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:La Grange Business Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgba.com/craft-fair END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:River Trail Nightlife: Night Hike DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260913T122912Z UID:10013502-1789758000-1789758000@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike. Cost: $5/person. Ages 6 & up. LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T122912Z LOCATION:River Trail Nature Center\, 3120 Milwaukee Ave\, Northbrook\, IL\ , 60062\, United States URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/river-trail-nightlife-night-hike-2/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reggaeton Beach House FOAM PARTY DTSTART:20260919T050000Z DTEND:20260919T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-30269@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:festival,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Chicago’s final outdoor party of 2026! Reggaeton Beach House Foam Party hits Oak Street Beach Sept 19. One last dance before summer en ds!\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/reggaeton-beach-h ouse-foam-party-30269 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:1001 North Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL 60611 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/reggaeton-beach-house-foam-part y-30269?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Final Look" Chicago River Swim Weekend Cruise & Celebration DTSTART:20260919T050000Z DTEND:20260919T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T062357Z UID:event-33246@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:The official pre-swim gathering for athletes\, families\, fans \, and supporters. Conducted in partnership with Knot My Boat Charters.\n\ nPrice: $28.52 (Range: $28.52 - $55.20)\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue. com/Events/Details/final-look-chicago-river-swim-weekend-cruise-celebratio n-33246 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062357Z LOCATION:11 West Riverwalk\, Chicago\, IL 60601 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/final-look-chicago-river-swim-w eekend-cruise-celebration-33246?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Birding Across Habitats DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T023253Z UID:10013818-1789804800-1789804800@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Naturalist-led hike searching for birds in woodlands\, prairie s and wetlands. All birding levels welcome. Binoculars available for loan. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023253Z LOCATION:Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center\, 9800 Willow Springs Rd\, W illow Springs\, IL\, 60480\, United States URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/birding-across-habitats/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prairie Birding DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T023253Z UID:10013810-1789804800-1789815600@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023253Z LOCATION:Orland Grassland South\, IL URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/prairie-birding/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_m edium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Indiana Dunes National Park Hiking Trip - 9/19/2026 DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T181127Z UID:2678922-1789804800-1789835400@pdop.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:We’re spending our autumn days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Indiana Dunes National Park for a day of hiking and picnicking.\nTransportation provided. Meet at Fox Center.\n  \nHikers un der the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. \n  \nPlease note that lifeguards are not present on the beaches. Ripcurrents and larg e waves do occur in Lake Michigan and can make swimming dangerous. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T181127Z URL:https://pdop.org/event/indiana-dunes-national-park-hiking-trip-9-19-20 26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Park District of Oak Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://pdop.org/parks-facilities/location/gymnastics-and-rec reation-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hike the Freedom Trail: Bus and Walking Tour DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T023253Z UID:10013721-1789812000-1789821000@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Follow the tale of Freedom Seekers through the Calumet Region. Presented with Midwest Underground Railroad Network. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023253Z LOCATION:Beaubien Woods Boat Launch URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/hike-the-freedom-trail-bus-and-walking-tour/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solar Day - Drop-in DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T023253Z UID:10013856-1789815600-1789833600@fpdcc.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Meet our partners from NW Suburban Astronomy as we safely view our nearest star. Scopes will be setup near the parking lot. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T023253Z LOCATION:Crabtree Nature Center\, 3 Stover Road\, Barrington Hills\, IL\, 60010 URL:https://fpdcc.com/event/solar-day-drop-in/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm _medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Forest Preserves of Cook County X-SOURCE-URL:https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/little-red-schoolhouse-nat ure-center/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:City to Summit DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T022604Z UID:10000404-1789819200-1789830000@jccchicago.org CATEGORIES:community,education,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Big adventures lead to big discoveries. Through high ropes cha llenges\, team-building activities\, and outdoor skill development\, teens will step outside their comfort zones\, build confidence\, develop leader ship skills\, and discover what they’re truly capable of. \nMore than a ropes course—it’s an opportunity for teens to build life skills that w ill serve them at school\, at home\, in sports\, future careers\, and beyo nd. \n6-Week Session | Ages 13–16 \nWeather: If weather conditions preve nt use of the outdoor adventure course\, activities will move indoors to t he ropes course at Bernard Weinger JCC. \nWhat to Wear: Please wear gym sh oes and comfortable athletic clothing including shorts or pants. Dressing in layers is encouraged as the weather cools. \nWhat to Bring: Please brin g a water bottle and a snack. Food will not be provided. \nSaturdays:\nAug ust 29\nSeptember 19\nOctober 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T022604Z URL:https://jccchicago.org/event/city-to-summit-cohort-1-2/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:JCC Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://jccchicago.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Union Park & Beyond DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T003520Z UID:10000620-1789833600-1789839000@www.chicagohistory.org CATEGORIES:community,free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the West Loop is home to the Haymarket Affai r\, a rally for workers’ rights that quickly became bloody and dangerous ? Or that it’s considered the birthplace of House Music? \nJoin storytel ler and guide Connie Fairbanks\, author of Chicago’s West Loop Now and T hen: People\, Businesses\, Buildings\, as she explores the rich history of the Near West Side/West Loop from the 19th century to the present. You’ ll learn about Carter Harrison\, the five-time mayor of Chicago\, see a ch urch that served as City Hall after the 1871 Great Chicago Fire\, and expl ore spaces central to Chicago’s long and robust labor history. You can e ven stop by where some of the finest harps in the world are made mostly by hand! \n$25\, $22.50 members  \nTour runs 60–90 minutes and includes one mile of walking along sidewalks. This tour begins at the Carter Harris on Statue one block south of Union Park (1501 W. Randolph Street\, Chicago \, IL 60606) on Washington Street between Ashland and Ogden Avenue and nor th of Warren Boulevard. The tour ends at Epiphany Center for the Arts (201 S. Ashland Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60607) \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museum\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T003520Z LOCATION:Carter Harrison Statue\, One block south of Union Park (1501 W. R andolph Street)\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-union-park-beyond-9- 19-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago History Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Bird Walk at Montrose Point - Led by David Baker DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T182524Z UID:10004974-1789833600-1789839000@thevillagechicago.org CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Come join Village member David Baker for a late afternoon bird walk at Montrose Point.  We will welcome back the warblers and others t hat we saw in the Spring as they make their way from their nesting grounds in Wisconsin\, Minnesota and Canada and seek warmer climes for the winter .  It’s a fun challenge to identify the fledgelings and the adults as t heir bright colors of spring are gone. We don’t call them “confusing f all warblers” for no reason.  We will meet at 4 pm at the entrance to M ontrose and conclude by 5:30.  Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes .  Bring your binoculars too. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T182524Z LOCATION:Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary\, The Magic Hedge\, 4400 N. Simonds Dr.\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States URL:https://thevillagechicago.org/calender-events/fall-bird-walk-at-montro se-point-led-by-david-baker/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:The Village Chicago X-SOURCE-URL:https://thevillagechicago.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Morgan Park Walking Tour DTSTART:20260920T050000Z DTEND:20260920T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T060740Z UID:event-39811@www.townvue.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join Chicago for Chicagoans for a walking tour of Morgan Park\ , covering neighborhood history\, architecture\, and current events.\n\nPr ice: Free\n\nMore info: https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/morgan-park -walking-tour-39811 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T060740Z LOCATION:11046 S Hale Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60643 URL:https://www.townvue.com/Events/Details/morgan-park-walking-tour-39811? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:TownVue — Events in Chicago\, IL X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.townvue.com/in/chicago-il/events/education-worksh ops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Forest Bathing DTSTART:20260920T140000Z DTEND:20260920T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T045136Z UID:gc7gj5oca13dv4u0c7j8878d2s@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors,wellness DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of relaxation\, nature connection and ta king in the atmosphere of the\nnature park! Forest bathing participants wi ll experience a guided meditation and leisurely wandering in West Ridge Na ture Park. During our wandering we'll use our various senses to help conne ct us to nature and the present moment. At the end we will have a communiT e offering to the Earth and\nthe nature park. Join certified nature and fo rest therapy guide\, Allison\nRodenhouse\, for this mindful nature experie nce.\nWhen: Sunday\, September 20\nTime: 9:00am-10:30am\nWhere: West Ridge Nature Park\n\\*RSVP: https://treesandtranquility.com/experiences/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T045136Z LOCATION:West Ridge Nature Park X-SOURCE-NAME:Community Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://40thward.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Walking Tour | Sheffield Stroll DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T180053Z UID:10000645-1789905600-1789912800@www.chicagohistory.org CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the De claration of Independence\, we’re also taking time to consider the ways people in the United States practice democracy through civic action\, incl uding by making art\, establishing community\, and cultural expression. \n Join CHM History Buff volunteer guide Dave Gudewicz to explore the history of the Sheffield/DePaul neighborhood. The area was once home to immigrant s who worked in the local factories\, then wealthy Victorian-era families\ , and is now home to a university and its students. Stroll past Italianate and Queen Anne-style architecture and see the sites of Hollywood films. T he tour concludes at the family-owned Kelly’s Pub where you’re welcome to grab a drink with the guide. \n$25\, $22.50 members \nTour runs 1.5 to 2 hours. Meet at the street-level entrance of the Fullerton Red/Brown Lin e L stop. \nTour also includes free admission to the Chicago History Museu m\, good for one week from tour date. \nMasks are optional for our outdoor walking tours. Learn more about our COVID-19 safety policies and procedur es. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T180053Z LOCATION:Fullerton Red/Brown Line L stop\, 943 W. Fullerton Ave.\, Chicago \, IL\, 60614 URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/walking-tour-sheffield-stroll-9-2 0-26/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=chicago-il X-SOURCE-NAME:Chicago History Museum X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibitions END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR