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Awe of Nature Festival

A little girl wearing a monarch wing cape plays in a field.
Awe of Nature Event Families participated in the Awe of Nature event at Midlothian Meadows. © Joshua Lott
Event Overview

Held at Midlothian Meadows near Markham, Illinois, the Awe of Nature festival is a celebration of community, exploring our connection to one another and nature through a variety of activities and experiences.

The event will be held on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Entry is free and there is no cost to participate in the activities. 

Activities include:

  • Games
  • Live entertainment
  • Face painting
  • Petting zoo
  • Biking
  • Free food (first 200 attendees)

Awe of Nature Over the Years

Awe of Nature Festival 2023 (1:30) The Awe of Nature festival is a celebration of community, where connecting people to people and people to nature is the central theme. Held each year at Midlothian Meadows, the festival explores our connection to one another and nature through a variety of activities and experiences.
Awe of Nature People attend the annual Awe of Nature at Midlothian Meadows on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Midlothian, Illinois. © Joshua Lott
Bike the Preserves Participants ride Bike the Preserves bicycles at the Awe of Nature Festival, a partnership festival of TNC's Indian Boundary Prairies Preserve (IBP). © Joshua Lott