Plant and Paddle

Kickapoo Woods Halsted St, south of W 144th St, Riverdale, IL, United States

Re-plant the river and learn about water conservation with Friends of the Chicago River. Register at aanderson@chicagoriver.org.  

History of the Lagoons Paddle

Tower Road Boat Launch West of Forestway Dr., Cook County, United States

Explore the uniqueness of Skokie Lagoons by way of water. Equipment provided. In partnership with Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. Registration Required:Call North/Northwest Zone at 773-758-8899

Floatzilla 2024

Lake Potter in Sunset Park Rock Island, IL Rock Island, IL, United States

Floatzilla is a community of people who love the water and all the adventure it brings. So join us and be a part of the Floatzilla family! Welcome to Floatzilla, the largest paddle event on the Mississippi! Held annually in the beautiful Quad Cities region, Floatzilla brings together paddling enthusiasts from all over the country…

$40

KISHWAUKEE RIVER SOUTH BRANCH (BASELINE TO KINGSTON)

Baseline Road to Kingston Genoa, IL, United States

Day trip Details:   A lovely section of the Kishwaukee River South Branch through farms & forest. It is a 9 mile paddle. We will stop for lunch at Citizens Park in Genoa. Bring a drink, lunch, PFD, and dress appropriately for the water & weather. Car shift 9:30. Contact trip leader for more details.

Twilight Canoe

Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Rd, Barrington, IL, United States

Explore the wonders of the lake. Ages 18 and up. Registration Required:Call Crabtree Nature Center at 847-381-6592

Sunrise Paddle

Lake Chaminwood Preserve Shepley Road, Channahon, IL, United States

Calling all early birds to start the day on the water! Enjoy a tour of Lake Chaminwood as the sun rises and the wildlife begin to stir. Join interpretive naturalists to explore the nooks and crannies of Lake Chaminwood to see what we can find. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 13 and older. Registration…

$20

Morning Paddle

Lake Chaminwood Preserve Shepley Road, Channahon, IL, United States

What better way to start the day than with a morning paddle! Join interpretive naturalists as we tour Lake Chaminwood to explore the preserve from the water. Fee: $20 per person. Age: Ages 13 and older. Registration required by Thursday, Sept. 5, by calling 815-727-8700 or online Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet,…

$20

Canoe, Kayak & SUP Race

Fox River County Park Boat Landing 29875 Silver Lake Rd, Burlington, WI

Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, racing skills at the Illinois Paddling Council Vic Hopp Memorial Canoe, Kayak and SUP Race at Fox River County Park Boat Landing, 29875 Silver Lake Rd, Burlington, WI 53105.  This is a 10 mile or 6 mile  downstream upstream race so no shuttling is required because the race starts and ends in…

$20

Pirate Paddle

Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United States

Ahoy, matets! Aaaaaare you up to a new paddleing challenge?  Hit the ligh seas of Whalon Lake to see if the ppirate life is really for you.  We weill need all hands on deck to join a cres, compete in buccaneer games and search for buries treasure.  Up on your pirate slang?  Paddling skills?  Quick…

$20

Fall Classic Race

Ferson Creek Park Route 31, St. Charles, IL

Come and challenge your canoe, kayak, sup, and rowing racing skills at the St Charles Canoe Club Fall Classic Race at Ferson Creek Park, St Charles IL. There are morning and afternoon races. You bring a boat we will have a class for it. Registration is the day of race. The morning race starts at 9:30AM and the afternoon…

$20

Fall Paddle Festival

Tower Road Boat Launch West of Forestway Dr., Cook County, United States

Embrace the fall season with nature-based activities on and off the water. Participate in a canoe trip, fishing, archery, pumpkin painting, nature play, and music. Presented with Back Yard Nature Center, Wilderness Inquiry and Chicago River Canoe & Kayak. experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov

free