Special Events

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: 

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.