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Spring Festival at Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve in River Forest

May 07, 2023 - May 07, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Thatcher Woods, Photo credit Forest Preserves of Cook County

Location

Thatcher Woods Forest Preserve

8030 Chicago Ave.

River Forest, IL 60305

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Description

Enjoy interactive activities and displays, kid's crafts, a kid's tree climb, guided nature and wildflower walks and more. Held mostly outdoors.

Event cost: Free

Event time: Noon-3 p.m. May 7, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 708-366-6530

Website: https://fpdcc.com/event/spring-festival/

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Western Suburbs

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