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Special Events
- Lantern Light Hikes
- Winterfest
- Environmental Fun Fair
- Migration Celebration
- Summer Concert Series
- Friday Night by Firelight
- Community Pumpkin Carving
- Pumpkin Night in the Park
Lantern Light Hikes
Bundle up and get ready to hike at Springbrook using the light of glowing lanterns to guide your way. Listen for owls hooting, keep your eyes peeled for elusive nocturnal animals, and warm up by the fire along the way. If snowpack allows, snowshoe rental will be available as supplies last.
December 8, 2023
January 12, 2024
February 9, 2024
March 8, 2024
Winterfest
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | January 20, 2024 | Springbrook Nature Center
Wander through our Winter Wonderland with activities for the whole family! Activities will include:
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Winter Gear Drive
December 1, 2023 - January 13, 2024
Let's keep each other warm! We are accepting donations of gently used/new winter outerwear. Please make sure your items are clean and ready for their new home! Donated gear will be available free of charge during Winterfest on January 20, 2024.
Donations can be dropped off at City Hall, Springbrook Nature Center or North Suburban Center for the Arts during business hours from December 1, 2023 - January 13, 2024.
Add Some Community Shimmer to Winterfest! with North Suburban Center for the Arts
November 17, 2023 - January 13, 2024
Add some winter wonder magic to our community wonderland photo backdrop! Head to North Suburban Center for the Arts from November 17 - January 13 to add your artistic flair to our community artwork then stop by Winterfest on January 20 to see the final creation!
Environmental Fun Fair
Saturday, April 20
Returning Event | April 2024
A variety of outdoor and environmental exhibitors will be present to help us appreciate our wonderful natural world. This FREE event will also include an interactive nature hike, food trucks and activities for the whole family.
Migration Celebration
May 18, 2024
More information will be available soon!
Summer Concert Series
Join us this summer for our Community Concert Series! Concerts will be held outdoors on Tuesdays at 7pm. Locations include: Civic Campus Plaza, Springbrook Nature Center Amphitheater, and Commons Park Shelter. Bring a chair and enjoy the music!
2024 dates will be announced later!
Friday Night by Firelight
Bring the entire family out to Springbrook for this Fall series for some education and some fun. Check back here for more information about presenters, dates and times.
All programs are free!
Community Pumpkin Carving
Calling all gourd enthusiasts! Springbrook Nature Center needs your help to carve more than 1,000 pumpkins for Pumpkin Night in the Park.
2024 Carving will take place October 13 - 17, 2024!
Pumpkin Night in the Park
Saturday, October 19 2024 5-9 pm Advance Sale Tickets Only
Save the date and get ready for some pumpkin themed fun! More information will be available in summer of 2024.