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165 events · Food & Drink, Parks & Outdoors
Today · Saturday, September 5
Passes are required. For more information, visit our Fees & Passes page.
Sat · Sep 5 · 8:00 AM
1966 Hiking Challenge: Hike Every Trail in the Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSat · Sep 5 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSat · Sep 5 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park pass required. Visit the Fees & Passes page.
Sat · Sep 5 · 9:30 AM
Birding at the Great Marsh
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 5 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 5 · 1:00 PM
Chellberg Farm Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 5 · 1:00 PM
Critter Feeding Time
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit our Fees & Passes page.
Sat · Sep 5 · 6:00 PM
West Beach Dune Succession Sunset Hike and Photography Tour
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.
Sat · Sep 5 · 8:00 PM
Stargazing at Kemil Beach
Indiana Dunes National Park
$279/$349
Sat · Sep 5
Brushstrokes and Beyond | Online
Chicago Botanic Garden
$279/$349
Sat · Sep 5
Beginning Watercolor | Online
Chicago Botanic Garden
Shop Online Tuesday, September 1 – Sunday, September 27
Sat · Sep 5
Bulk Bulb Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
$79/$99
Sat · Sep 5
Outdoor Walking Workout
Chicago Botanic Garden
$25/$32
Sat · Sep 5
Bird Walk Fall Migration
Chicago Botanic Garden
$79/$99
Sat · Sep 5
Nature and Rhythm Fitness
Chicago Botanic Garden
May 13 – September 27 Wednesday – Friday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat · Sep 5
Plant Giveaway
Chicago Botanic Garden
Sunday, September 6 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat · Sep 5
Illinois Mycological Association Display & Sale
Chicago Botanic Garden
$25/$32
Sat · Sep 5
Outdoor Sunset Candlelight Yoga Nidra
Chicago Botanic Garden
Tomorrow · Sunday, September 6
National Park pass required. Visit the Fees & Passes page.
Sun · Sep 6 · 5:30 AM
Photography Sunrise Great Marsh
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSun · Sep 6 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSun · Sep 6 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Pass required. Visit fees page.
Sun · Sep 6 · 9:00 AM
Bike Ride Geology of the Region
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.
Sun · Sep 6 · 9:00 AM
Bog Gone Wild Pinhook Bog Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sun · Sep 6 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ Recurring
Sun · Sep 6 · 1:00 PM
Chellberg Farm Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit our Fees & Passes page.
Sun · Sep 6 · 5:00 PM
Mount Baldy Sunset Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Monday, September 7
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringMon · Sep 7 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringMon · Sep 7 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Mon · Sep 7 · 11:00 AM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Tuesday, September 8
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringTue · Sep 8 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringTue · Sep 8 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
$279/$349
Tue · Sep 8
Drawing with Colored Pencils | Online
Chicago Botanic Garden
Wednesday, September 9
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringWed · Sep 9 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringWed · Sep 9 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Wed · Sep 9 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
$279/$349
Wed · Sep 9
Painting the Natural World | Online
Chicago Botanic Garden
$35/$44
Wed · Sep 9
Singing Bowl Meditation Experience
Chicago Botanic Garden
$89/$112
Wed · Sep 9
Breathing New Life Into Landscapes
Chicago Botanic Garden
Thursday, September 10
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringThu · Sep 10 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringThu · Sep 10 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Thu · Sep 10 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
$599/$749
Thu · Sep 10
Hardscape Basics
Chicago Botanic Garden
$89/$112
Thu · Sep 10
Autumn Container Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden
$229/$287
Thu · Sep 10
Photographing Water and Reflections
Chicago Botanic Garden
$119/$149
Thu · Sep 10
Landscaping with Native Plants
Chicago Botanic Garden
$299/$374
Thu · Sep 10
Botany for Botanical Artists
Chicago Botanic Garden
Friday, September 11
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringFri · Sep 11 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringFri · Sep 11 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.Fri · Sep 11 · 12:00 PM
Ranger Camp 3-Day Expedition
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Fri · Sep 11 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Saturday, September 12
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSat · Sep 12 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSat · Sep 12 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
Chellberg Farm Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 12 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Sunday, September 13
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSun · Sep 13 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSun · Sep 13 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ Recurring
Sun · Sep 13 · 1:00 PM
Chellberg Farm Open House
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sun · Sep 13 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Monday, September 14
Tuesday, September 15
Wednesday, September 16
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringWed · Sep 16 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringWed · Sep 16 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Wed · Sep 16 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Thursday, September 17
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringThu · Sep 17 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringThu · Sep 17 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free
Thu · Sep 17 · 12:15 PM
Lunch and Learn: Lost Structures, The Architectural Ghosts of Pullman
Pullman National Historical Park
Free↻ Recurring
Thu · Sep 17 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Friday, September 18
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringFri · Sep 18 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringFri · Sep 18 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Fri · Sep 18 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Free↻ Recurring
Fri · Sep 18 · 7:30 PM
Music Heritage Series Concert
Indiana Dunes National Park
Saturday, September 19
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSat · Sep 19 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSat · Sep 19 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 19 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sat · Sep 19 · 1:00 PM
Critter Feeding Time
Indiana Dunes National Park
Sunday, September 20
Passes are required. For more information, visit the Fees & Passes page.↻ RecurringSun · Sep 20 · 8:00 AM
Outdoor Adventure Festival
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ RecurringSun · Sep 20 · 8:30 AM
Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
Indiana Dunes National Park
Free↻ Recurring
Sun · Sep 20 · 1:00 PM
Daily Ranger Guided Tours
Pullman National Historical Park