Nature Oasis: Community Bonfire at Grand Crossing

About this event

Another stop on the Park District's bonfire circuit, this time on the South Side. The format stays the same: a fire, neighbours, and staff on hand to talk about the park's nature. Two hours of early-evening autumn with nothing to pay and nothing to book.

Free entry

Chicago Park District event page states the organiser-set price field Event Fee $0.00.

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