Friends of Thorn Creek Woods Picnic
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Fee: Free!
Age: All ages.
Contact: 708-747-6320
Location: Somonauk Nature Adventure Park
Event details
You and your family are invited to a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate Thorn Creek Woods. We’ll meet for food and fun at Somonauk Nature Adventure Park. We’ll provide the main dishes, water and ice; you can bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Join our naturalists for a pond life exploration at the park. We’ll learn names of the pond’s common plants and critters, view displays of aquatic grasses and forbs and take a closer look at aquatic critters. Plus you can make your own dragonfly to take home.
The event is sponsored by Friends of Thorn Creek Woods. The park features kayak rentals, fishing piers, an all-abilities playground, a new basketball court and a new pavilion equipped with a kitchen and restrooms.
Event requirements
Registration required by Monday, July 13: 708-747-6320.
The picnic will be held rain or shine. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should call 708-747-6320.