Skip to contents

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago In September

You can hike native Illinois prairies with bison, search for microbes in the Chicago River or kayak for free at Bubbly Creek.

Sport & Outdoors

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago In August

You can go to a bike block party, join a BIPOC book discussion or watch deepwater solo climbers at Navy Pier.

Citywide

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This July: Bike To A Sox Game, Learn To Fix A Flat And Float In The River

You can also take a forest bath, clean up the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary and rock climb at Steelworkers Park.

Citywide

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This June: Forest Bathing, Community Bike Rides And Wildflower Walks

Summer is here. Don't miss a moment to get outside.

Citywide

REI Brings Kayak Rentals Back To Ping Tom Memorial Park Boathouse After Three-Year Hiatus

REI will offer public kayak rentals and guided tours on the Chicago River.

Bridgeport, Chinatown, McKinley Park

15 Things To Do Outside In Chicago This May: Bike Swap, Birdwatch, Kayak The Fox River And More

You can also go to a bike garage sale, help identify native bird and plant species, and volunteer to clean up the Chicago River. 

Citywide

Get Outside, Chicago: These Inclusive Groups Are Bringing More People To The Great Outdoors

Nonprofits, volunteer-led organizations and meetups help Chicagoans find community and a sense of belonging while hiking, biking, climbing, camping and paddling in the city.

Citywide