Lake Katherine Nature Center hosts Fall in the Forest, an evening at its Children's Forest with a hayride, pumpkin decorating and other fall activities. Guests choose one of two one-hour sessions, and registration is online.
Fall in the Forest is a small, one-evening fall event at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. Guests ride a hayride out to the nature center's Children's Forest, where the evening includes pumpkin decorating and other seasonal activities in a wooded setting. The event is split into two one-hour sessions, one starting at 5 PM and one at 6 PM, so you pick the slot that works for your family. It's a low-key choice for parents with young kids who want a fall outing that's closer to nature than to a carnival. Tickets are $15 per person, and registration is handled online through the nature center's sign-up link, so register ahead rather than planning to walk up. The nature center doesn't list an age range for this one, so call if you have questions about very young children.
Thu Oct 15, 2026: Session 1, 5–6 PM; Session 2, 6–7 PM. Registration online via the event page's 'Sign up here!' link (secure.rec1.com).
Details checked against the official organizer on Oct 5, 2026. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.