Events - August 23, 2026 to August 29, 2026 | Lake County Forest Preserves

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Sunday, August 23	GlenRock Pop at the Dunn Museum (10 AM - 04:30 PM) Event details: Sunday, August 23 10 AM - 04:30 PM Treat your tastebuds to some of the unique flavors of GlenRock Pop! The GlenRock Promotional Event Trailer will be onsite at the Dunn Museum to help celebrate Bess Bower Dunn Day from 10:00am-4:30pm. Bess Bower Dunn Day (10 AM - 04:30 PM) Event details: Sunday, August 23 10 AM - 04:30 PM Celebrate the life and legacy of Bess Bower Dunn with FREE general admission at the Dunn Museum. Pop, Pride and Lake County: The GlenRock Story (12 PM - 12:30 PM) Event details: Sunday, August 23 12 PM - 12:30 PM Take part in a celebration of the Pop that became part of the region's identity and the community that brought it back. Learn about the Past, Present, and most importantly, the future of GlenRock Pop from Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Keith Michalek. Being Bess Bower Dunn (02 PM - 03 PM) Event details: Sunday, August 23 02 PM - 03 PM Learn about the Museum’s own Bess Bower Dunn through a lecture followed by discussion and the opportunity to look closely at primary sources and other materials associated with Bess. Explore the role of a historian and the relevancy of history preservation today.
Tuesday, August 25	Acorns to Oaks (05:30 PM - 06:30 PM) Event details: Tuesday, August 25 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Go behind the scenes to learn how we restore native habitats and how you can help ensure they remain healthy forever. Evening Bird Walk (06 PM - 07:30 PM) Event details: Tuesday, August 25 06 PM - 07:30 PM Enjoy an evening of summer birdwatching during the glow of the golden hour when the preserves come alive with avian activity.
Wednesday, August 26	Beer Garden Trivia Night (05:30 PM - 07 PM) Event details: Wednesday, August 26 05:30 PM - 07 PM Grab a tasty brew with friends at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove while you test your knowledge on Lake County's past and present in a fun and educational trivia game. Your team will be quizzed on nature, history, the forest preserves, and more.
Friday, August 28	Native Garden Workday (08 AM - 10 AM) Event details: Friday, August 28 08 AM - 10 AM Learn about the native gardens that surround the Ryerson Welcome Center and Ryerson Education Center and are used as a model of sustainable solutions to stormwater management as well as provide an accessible view of pollinator-friendly plants for Environmental Education programming. Help us manage these gardens by assisting with on-going seasonal needs. Activities dependent on season and include weeding, planting, seed collection, pruning, and watering.