Forest Park Weekend Events: See What's Happening In The Area

Forest Park IL

05 August, 2021

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FOREST PARK, IL — Wondering what there is to do in the Forest Park area this weekend? Your Forest Park Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can add your own event? Whether you're planning a career fair, a cooking class, or an auction, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Forest Park: Village Board of Trustees Regular Meeting When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Thursday, August 5 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1253 Learn More Sustainability in Forest Park: an information session When: Thursday, August 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Thursday and August 5 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMJoin us for an information session with Jessica Voogd (Commissioner of Public Property) and Karen Rozmus (Environmental Control Commission) to discuss some of the past and upcoming initiat... Learn More Bat Chat - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Thursday, August 5th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Thursday and August 5 at 8:00 PMLearn about these fascinating creatures while watching for them over the river. Ages 10 & up. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visit... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A What: ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar <== Discover how to: -Avoid Probate -Make sure you control your life if you become disabled. -Keep estate private -Setup special needs trusts -Use a will vs living trust -Setup a medicaid Trust ==> Click to Sign Up for our Webinar... Learn More Featured Event: Free Online Webinar - Living Trusts, Guardianships and Live Q&A (David Wilson) Animal Olympics Drop-In - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Friday, August 6th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Friday, August 6 at 9:00 AM through Sunday, August 8 at 5:00 PMWalk a self-guided trail near the museum while you try "Olympic Events" that compare your human abilities to amazing animal abilities! All visitors over 2... Learn More Fridays in the Field - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Friday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Friday, August 6 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMUniversity of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the buildings are closed. Aug. 6 – T... Learn More Virtual Bad Guys Charades - Forest Park Public Library When: Friday, August 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Friday, August 6 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMBring your acting skills and be ready for fun as we each pretend to be a character from the Bad Guys books and guess your character.  A prize will be available for the winner(s). Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Session When: Saturday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 500 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Session (Rachel Wasserman) Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: 816 Dempster St What: First Saturday Evanston Art Events, August 7, invite the community to explore Evanston's Creative Community. Use this handy Google Map to plan your art-filled day with events starting at 10a! Maker's Market •Maker's Market, 1800 Maple Ave. Parking Garage (aka Movie Theatre P... Learn More Featured Event: First Saturday Evanston Art Events (Lisa Degliantoni) Morning Paddle at the Lagoons - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AMStart off the day paddling and learn about the flora and fauna found at the Skokie Lagoons. Must have basic paddling skills, and participants must be able to paddle duration ... Learn More Fitness Hike: Sag Valley - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 7th at 8:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 at 8:00 AMFitness Hikes are for those looking to get some exercise outdoors. Fitness hikes are faster paced with little to no stopping or interpretation. This program takes us on the unpaved loop tr... Learn More Double Dutch Festival and Canoe Flatfoot Lake When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMHave you heard stories of your parents, aunties and cousins reminiscing about how they played Double Dutch when they were young? Come join Faith in Place and the Forest Prese... Learn More Nature for Little Ones: Butterflies in the Air When: Saturday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 at 10:00 AMLittle ones with their families are invited to a nature program made just for them!  Butterflies are filling the air!  We will learn about and search for these colorful harbingers of late... Learn More Hummingbird Feeder Care - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 7th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 PMA naturalist will discuss hummingbird diets and how to maintain your hummingbird feeders to keep your hummingbirds happy and healthy. Learn More Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 7th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 at 2:00 PMVenture out on our scenic trails for a 3 to 4-mile hike led by our nature education staff. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors sho... Learn More What's on The Menu? - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Saturday, August 7th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Saturday, August 7 at 3:00 PMJoin us at feeding time to learn about our display animals and their unique habits. All ages. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors ... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! When: Sunday, August 8th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 21660 Moni Dr What: Click This like to Register: https://forms.gle/3FDLgswgymVG... We are giving back. We are offering FREE 16HR in person Illinois Concealed Carry Training "CCL". This class offer Basic fundamental, Illinois Law, and live fire qualification. Renewal's are free as well on Sunday... Learn More Featured Event: Free 16 HR IL Concealed Carry Training a $200.00 Value Sign Up Now! (KEE FIREARMS & TRAINING) The Unburied Treasure Hunt - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Sunday, August 8th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Sunday, August 8 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PMPick up a treasure map at the welcome tent then decode the clues along the trails to find the un-buried treasure. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at a... Learn More Back to School Backpack Give Away - Village of Riverside - Community Events When: Sunday, August 8th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Community Events What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Community Events: Sunday, August 8 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=2022 Learn More The Giants of Giant's Hollow - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Sunday, August 8 at 1:00 PMOak trees tower high along the Giant's Hollow Trail. Learn about what makes them special on this half-mile hike. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvac... Learn More The Eyes Have It! - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Sunday, August 8 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PMDrop in to learn about how light (or a lack of) has driven the evolution of eyes, who has the best and worst vision, how it influences their habits and where our local residents... Learn More Who are the Hummingbirds? - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Sunday, August 8th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Sunday, August 8 at 1:00 PMJoin us for this introduction to the mysterious hummingbird. Learn about their biology and life history. Learn More Where in the Wild? Shark Week Celebration When: Monday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Monday, August 9 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PMWhere in the Wild? returns for a celebration of shark week. We'll have video footage and shark facts for you. How much do you know? Our episode will air on our Facebook page but you can also... Learn More Riverside TV Commission Meeting - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Monday, August 9th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Monday, August 9 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1893 Learn More Small Serendipity - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 AMRiver Trail's staff talks with you about nature and provides you with instructions for making a craft at home. Supplies for craft at home are available at River Trail for pick up, if need... Learn More One on One Technology Consultation - Forest Park Public Library When: Tuesday, August 10th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Tuesday, August 10 from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Have a question about email, internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or Microsoft Office software, etc.? FPPL cardholders can book an appointment for a virtual or in person 30 m... Learn More Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Quarterly Meeting When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMhttp://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1946 Learn More BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Learn More Landscape Advisory Commission - Village of Riverside - Meetings When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Village of Riverside - Meetings What: Event listing from Village of Riverside - Meetings: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PMThis Commission does not meet in November or December. http://www.riverside.il.us/calendar.aspx?EID=1486 Learn More BOE Regular Meeting (Open Meeting) - Proviso East High School When: Tuesday, August 10th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Proviso East High School What: Event listing from Proviso East High School: Tuesday, August 10 from 7:30 PM to 11:59 PMLocation Changed To:Proviso Math and Science AcademyAuditorium and Board Room8601 Roosevelt RoadForest Park, IL 60130 Learn More Four Winds - North Riverside Parks & Recreation When: Wednesday, August 11th at 6:30 a.m. Where: North Riverside Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from North Riverside Parks & Recreation: Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 AMDetails Four Winds Casino Trip. Click on flyer for details, or view page 33 of the Summer Fun Guide at www.northriverside-il.org. https://www.facebook.com/events/459506728475527 Learn More FRESHMAN ORIENTATION (RBHS Community Calendar) When: Wednesday, August 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Riverside-Brookfield High School What: Event listing from Riverside-Brookfield High School: Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Learn More Open Nature Play Day - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMBring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art and explorat... Learn More Wee Wonders: Bugs - Forest Preserve District of Cook County When: Wednesday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Forest Preserve District of Cook County What: Event listing from Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Wednesday, August 11 at 10:00 AMPreschoolers with an adult are invited to enjoy an activity and learn about all about bugs. All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors... Learn More One-on-One Technology Consultation - Forest Park Public Library When: Wednesday, August 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Forest Park Public Library What: Event listing from Forest Park Public Library: Wednesday, August 11 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Have a question about email, internet, using your phone, using library eBooks, or Microsoft Office software, etc.? FPPL cardholders can book a 30 minute session with a librarian. Boo... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Forest Park Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.