Connecting with the community is important to NWMAD. Below find a list of upcoming community events at which you can find a NWMAD booth – we’re excited to meet you!
Please note: Times below reflect when NWMAD will be present at the event, for actual event times, please click “Learn More” on the event card.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Night in the Heights
North School Park
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Back to School Bash
Kimball Hill School
Sunday, October 18, 2026
River Trail Nature Center’s Fall Festival
River Trail Nature Center
10:00am – 3:00pm
Past Events
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Earth Day, Nature Play
Crabtree Nature Center
11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Des Plaines Earth Day
Arndt Park Fieldhouse
10:45 – 2:00pm
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Wheeling Earth Day
Heritage Park Pavillion
10:45am – 1:00pm
Monday, April 28, 2025
Pollinator Club
Elk Grove High School
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sustainability Fest 2025
The Des Plaines Theater
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Meet the Natives: An Interactive Plant Education Event
ComEd Prairie behind Country Gardens
9:00am – 10:30am
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Environmental Fair
Schaumburg Township District Library
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Prospect Heights Block Party
Lions Park
3:45pm – 8:00pm
Friday, June 27, 2025
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
9:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, July 25, 2025
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
9:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, August 29, 2025
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, September 7, 2025
Bark in the Park
Al Hattendorf Center
10:45am – 3:00pm
Saturday & Sunday September 13,14, 2025
Meadows Fest
Kimball Hill Park
Saturday: 1:45pm – 6:00pm
Sunday: 11:45pm – 4:00pm
Friday, September 26, 2025
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
9:00am – 12:00pm
Sunday, October 12, 2025
Fall Fishing Fest
Wood Oaks Green Park
10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, October 24, 2025
Schaumburg Farmers Market
Trickster Cultural Center Parking Lot
9:00am – 12:00pm
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Elgin Community College Job Fair
Main Campus, Bldg. J, Events Center
9:00pm – 12:00pm
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Wheeling Earth Day
Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
11:00am – 1:00pm
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Northbrook Climate Action Day
Northbrook Village Hall rear parking lot
10:00am – 1:00pm
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Explore the Forest at Crabtree Nature Center
Crabtree Nature Center
11:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Water and Wellness Health Fair
Maine Township Town Hall
10:00am – 1:00pm
Friday, June 12, 2026
Summer Kick Off
Hoosier Grove Barn
5:00pm – 7:00pm