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FPCC Kids' Fest

July 11, 2026 10:00am

Get ready to embrace the beauty of summer, the great outdoors, and the wonders of nature at the Forest Preserves of Cook County's Kids' Fest 2026!

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Community Paddle - River Park

July 18, 2026 2:00pm

Enjoy paddling the North Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

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Moonlight Paddle - A Friends Signature Event

July 25, 2026 7:00pm

Join us for an exclusive after-hours sunset and moonlit paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

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Community Paddle - Park 571

August 29, 2026 2:00pm

Enjoy paddling the South Branch of the Chicago River with Friends!

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Full Moon Paddle - A Friends Signature Event

September 26, 2026 5:30pm

Join us for an exclusive after-hours sunset and Full Moon paddle through the Skokie Lagoons.

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Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.

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Chicago, IL 60601

Help Friends continue to improve the Chicago River.

Every donation helps. See how »

Upcoming events: Canoe Program

FPCC Kids' Fest

Community Paddle - River Park

Moonlight Paddle - A Friends Signature Event

Community Paddle - Park 571

Full Moon Paddle - A Friends Signature Event

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Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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