programs & events
There’s something for everyone at the Southeast Side parks! From festivals, to campouts, to climbing classes, check out all the exciting outdoor adventures we have planned in your community.
The Chicago Park District has adjusted its programs and events schedule in response to the modified Stay at Home order. Please note that all program dates are subject to change based on guidance from City and State public health officials.
Click on an event to see details and to RSVP.
Earth Day Clean-Up at Big Marsh Park
10am - 1pm
Big Marsh
Earth Day Clean-Up at Big Marsh Park
Time
Saturday, April 24th
10am - 1pm
Location
Big Marsh Park
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60617
EVENT DETAILS
Join us for an Earth Day Clean-Up at Big Marsh Park. Volunteers will spend a rewarding morning helping to ready the park for spring by picking up litter along the parks western border, S. Stony Island Avenue. Big Marsh Park serves as a refuge to many resident and migratory birds and mammals, as well as insects, reptiles and amphibians.
This event is limited to 30 participants and RSVP is required. All registered participants are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided. Please dress for the weather and wear hard soled footwear. Hats and sun block are advisable. This event will take place rain or shine.
To RSVP fill out the following FORM
For more information or questions email us at cpd.se.events@gmail.com
Para mas información en Español llama a (312) 405 – 0524
FREE
chicago river day: big marsh park
9am - 12pm
Big Marsh
chicago river day: big marsh park
Time
Saturday, May 8th
9am - 12pm
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
The Friends of the Chicago River invite you to our annual cleanup and land restoration event at Big Marsh Park. Chicago River Day is a fun way to get some outdoor exercise volunteering along the watershed. The health of the Chicago River system continues to improve, but litter remains a stubborn problem harmful to people and wildlife. Friends of the Chicago River is looking for your help on our annual spring river cleanup, Chicago River Day, the morning of May 8, 2021. Volunteers began this free, fun, family-friendly tradition in 1992 and over the last 29 years it steadily grew into Friends’ largest and most popular volunteer event of the year with sites throughout the watershed from Lake County to the Calumet. The instant impact is inspiring and essential to creating a Litter Free Chicago River.
Little Beavers Story Hour
10am – 11am
Big Marsh
Little Beavers Story Hour
Time
Thursday, May 13th
10am – 11am
Location
Big Marsh
11559 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL 60633
EVENT DETAILS
Visit the Ford Calumet Environmental Center at Big Marsh Park on the second Thursday of every month, April through July, to join in our interactive Little Beavers Story Hour Series. Each event will include a reading by a special guest featuring an illustrated story book that teaches young naturalists about nature, inclusiveness and stewardship. Following the reading, participants are invited to join in nature play activities or a nature hike at the park. This series is designed for little beavers ages 2-5 years, with an accompanied adult caregiver. This event will be limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Registration required.
For more information email us at cpd.se.events@gmail.com
FREE
