2024 Red Oak Nature Center Special Events


PLEASE BUY SAFELY – Please note that tickets purchased from a reseller or individual outside of the Red Oak Nature Center/FVPD sales system cannot be guaranteed. Please visit Red Oak Nature Center’s Facebook page for additional details regarding the special events below. Everyone age 3+ needs a ticket; all ticket sales are final.

Ice Age Survival Mini Camp | Jan. 2-3
Do you have what it takes to survive through an ice age? What animals were roaming Illinois and how did ancient societies interact with them? Participants will learn about the five ages our planet went through and test out some cold weather survival techniques. A refillable water bottle, snack and lunch should be brought each day and campers should be dressed for outside explorations!

Bookworm Wednesdays | Wednesdays | Jan. 8-22, Feb. 5-19
Come to the nature center and listen to an exciting nature-themed story! Each meeting will feature a different book and simple craft and may even include a short hike or special animal visitor! Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home on the last meeting of each session. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.

Cave Hike | Feb. 15
Join us on a 1-mile round trip hike to see the only cave in the Chicago-land region! Along the way, our staff will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and even take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weather-these hikes go snow or shine! All must register. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Lil Explorer-Winter | Fridays | Jan. 24-Feb. 7
Explore the wonders of winter with your child through our hands-on activities, self-guided play time, stories, crafts and more! Dress for going outside as we may investigate the seasonal happenings of our forest. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.

 

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  • Special Event FAQs
    • Special Event FAQs

    Who do I need to purchase a ticket for?
    Everyone ages 3 and up who is attending an event will need a ticket. This information is included in the event details online and on Facebook events listings.

    What happens if there is inclement weather on the day of an event?
    Red Oak is open rain or shine. We do everything in our power to stage every special event. This may require postponing or relocating to an indoor facility. If there is lightning in the area, the park will close operations until it is safe to be outdoors, which is indicated by lightning tracking – or 30 minutes after the last observed lightning strike.

    Occasionally, if the weather is deemed too severe for the event to proceed, Red Oak may reschedule the event for another day.

    Watch the Red Oak Facebook page for updates when the weather is questionable. Cancellation or postponement of events will be posted as soon as possible or at least 2 hours ahead of the scheduled time of the event.  

    Are special event tickets refundable?
    All ticket sales are final, refunds and ticket transfers are not available after purchase. Red Oak is open rain or shine and guests are encouraged to dress for the weather. If Red Oak reschedules an event and a ticket holder is unable to attend the rescheduled date, a full refund will be issued. If Red Oak cancels an event ticket holders will be issued a full refund. Ticket holders must provide proof of purchase to receive a refund.

    How should I dress for my event?
    Red Oak is an outdoor facility, so always be sure to dress for the weather. 

    The event is sold out – can I just get two more tickets…please?
    Unfortunately, once an event is sold out we cannot add more tickets. We want to ensure our guests have a great experience at every event, and staying within the specified ticket limit for the event is an importance aspect to that. Many times, if guests are unable to attend an event, they post in the Facebook event listing to sell the tickets they will not use. Red Oak does not facilitate third-party ticket transactions. Be aware of ticket scams!