Events
Join us for our upcoming events! Urban Rivers events are always free and open to everyone.
If you’d like to host an event with us, check out our event guidelines, then get in touch via our “contact” page! We’re happy to host community events year-round.
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Wild Mile
Partner Events
No partner events scheduled - check back later!
Interested in hosting an event at the Wild Mile? check out our event guidelines, then head to our “Contact” page to get in touch with us!
Bubbly Creek
No Bubbly Creek events currently scheduled - Check back in Spring/Summer of 2025!
Community Kayaking at Bubbly Creek!
WALK-UP SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SHIFTS!
Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our free kayak days connect the local community with this pocket of nature in the heart of the city.
No experience required! This program is targeted at the communities directly surrounding Bubbly Creek (Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Mckinley Park), but all are welcome. Children under 10 years old must share a kayak with a parent or guardian, as we are unable to offer tandem kayaks. All participants must sign a waiver before kayaking, and/or have a waiver signed on their behalf by a legal guardian.
Our shifts each run for an hour - if you are not present by the start time of your shift, we will yield your spot to walk-up participants, so please plan to be a few minutes early!
If kayaking isn't your thing, don't worry! Our partners at Shedd Aquarium will be running land-based activities centered around nature, science, and stewardship.
Community Kayaking at Bubbly Creek!
WALK-UP SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SHIFTS!
Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our free kayak days connect the local community with this pocket of nature in the heart of the city.
No experience required! This program is targeted at the communities directly surrounding Bubbly Creek (Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Mckinley Park), but all are welcome. Children under 10 years old must share a kayak with a parent or guardian, as we are unable to offer tandem kayaks. All participants must sign a waiver before kayaking, and/or have a waiver signed on their behalf by a legal guardian.
Our shifts each run for an hour - if you are not present by the start time of your shift, we will yield your spot to walk-up participants, so please plan to be a few minutes early!
If kayaking isn't your thing, don't worry! Our partners at Shedd Aquarium will be running land-based activities centered around nature, science, and stewardship.
CANCELLED FOR 9/16: Community Kayaking at Bubbly Creek!
CANCELLED FOR 9/16 (sorry!)
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WALK-UP SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SHIFTS!
Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our free kayak days connect the local community with this pocket of nature in the heart of the city.
No experience required! This program is targeted at the communities directly surrounding Bubbly Creek (Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Mckinley Park), but all are welcome. Children under 10 years old must share a kayak with a parent or guardian, as we are unable to offer tandem kayaks. All participants must sign a waiver before kayaking, and/or have a waiver signed on their behalf by a legal guardian.
Our shifts each run for an hour - if you are not present by the start time of your shift, we will yield your spot to walk-up participants, so please plan to be a few minutes early!
If kayaking isn't your thing, don't worry! Our partners at Shedd Aquarium will be running land-based activities centered around nature, science, and stewardship.
Community Kayaking at Bubbly Creek!
WALK-UP SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SHIFTS!
Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our free kayak days connect the local community with this pocket of nature in the heart of the city.
No experience required! This program is targeted at the communities directly surrounding Bubbly Creek (Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Mckinley Park), but all are welcome. Children under 10 years old must share a kayak with a parent or guardian, as we are unable to offer tandem kayaks. All participants must sign a waiver before kayaking, and/or have a waiver signed on their behalf by a legal guardian.
Our shifts each run for an hour - if you are not present by the start time of your shift, we will yield your spot to walk-up participants, so please plan to be a few minutes early!
If kayaking isn't your thing, don't worry! Our partners at Shedd Aquarium will be running land-based activities centered around nature, science, and stewardship.
Community Kayaking at Bubbly Creek!
WALK-UP SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR MOST SHIFTS!
Come enjoy a lovely sunset on the water, and explore the floating islands, bridges, and riverside wildlife of Bubbly Creek! Urban Rivers and our partners have been hard at work reintroducing native habitat to this historic Chicago waterway. Our free kayak days connect the local community with this pocket of nature in the heart of the city.
No experience required! This program is targeted at the communities directly surrounding Bubbly Creek (Pilsen, Bridgeport, Chinatown, and Mckinley Park), but all are welcome. Children under 10 years old must share a kayak with a parent or guardian, as we are unable to offer tandem kayaks. All participants must sign a waiver before kayaking, and/or have a waiver signed on their behalf by a legal guardian.
Our shifts each run for an hour - if you are not present by the start time of your shift, we will yield your spot to walk-up participants, so please plan to be a few minutes early!
If kayaking isn't your thing, don't worry! Our partners at Shedd Aquarium will be running land-based activities centered around nature, science, and stewardship.