Bike to the Barn

Hop on your bike and come to to the Greene Barn, the largest barn in DuPage County. Enjoy nature, food, music, art, activities & good vibes!
About this Event

Hello, Outdoors!

Celebrate the region’s many connecting trails and a timber frame barn. Bike, walk or run from any location along local and regional trails. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to enjoy nature, food, music, art, and activities.

Free registration, with optional boxed lunch available for pre-order from Belgio's Catering (add-on during registration). Includes choice of turkey, beef, or vegetarian sandwich, fruit and pasta salads, and bottled water, along with a scoop of Bruster's ice cream.

“Bike to the Barn” presented by Naperville Outdoor Alliance welcomes people of all ages to get outdoors, build friendships, connect with nature, marvel at artwork, and raise awareness of cultural legacies and well-being. Have FUN! Rain or Shine.

A Community Event with Purpose

Join us for a simple, joyful day outdoors. Bike, walk or run to Greene Barn in the 1,388-acre Greene Valley Forest Preserve. Enjoy a box lunch, and connect with each other through nature, art, and play — all while supporting a meaningful local initiative and your good health. Rain or Shine.

Parking also available at the free Forest Preserve parking lot adjacent to the Greene Barn. Enter at the Forest Preserve entrance located on the east side of Greene Road between Hobson Road and 75th Street.

Naperville Outdoor Alliance Mission:

· Get people outside and active

· Build friendships and community

· Foster nature and human connection

· Raise awareness for Greene Barn as a future education and get-together space

· Support accessible, affordable outdoor experiences for all

Event Highlights:

· Bike to the Barn (option to include adult or child boxed lunch)

· Live Music & Entertainment

· Plein Air Painting & Art Exhibit

· Kids Activities (face painting, games, crafts)

· Lawn Games

· Photo Booth

Optional Boxed Lunch Includes:

Sandwich (turkey, beef, or vegetarian), pasta and fruit salads, bottled water, and cup scoop of Bruster’s ice cream.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Trailblazer Sponsor — $500

· Premier logo placement on all event materials

· Featured social media recognition

· Vendor booth

· Logo on signage & T-shirts

· Swag bag inclusion

· 10 event tickets

Steward Sponsor — $250

· Logo on flyer & signage

· Social media recognition

· Vendor booth

· Swag bag inclusion

· 5 event tickets

Community Sponsor — $100

· Name/logo on signage

· Social media mention

· Not-for-profits may also receive a vendor table

· Swag bag inclusion

· 2 event tickets

Friend of the Barn — $100

· Name listed on signage, 1 event ticket

Why It Matters:

· Expand access to outdoor recreation

· Support community programs

· Activate Greene Barn

For Event or Sponsorship Information, Please Contact:
Jennifer Sellers, [email protected], (312) 217-6775
Mary Lou Wehrli, [email protected], (630) 420-2282

Naperville Outdoor Alliance is a charitable tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code whose aim is to make outdoor recreation more abundant and accessible to the community by working together with public and private organizations, other nonprofits, and community members. Outdoor recreation contributes to human and environmental health through awareness, movement, and knowledge.