Maple Sugaring Days
Schedule
Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve | Saint Charles, IL
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It’s maple sugaring time! Come to Creek Bend Nature Center to explore the art, science, and folklore of the “sugar bush.” Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree and try your hand at drilling and setting a tap. We’ll simmer sap over an open fire and watch as it thickens to syrup. Relax with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy ice cream with a drizzle of syrup in the Maple Café. After a day of fun, purchase some locally-sourced maple syrup to take home with you. Back by popular demand: Relax under the heated tent and enjoy our exclusive “Maple River” brown ale, custom-crafted with real maple syrup by our friends at Riverlands Brewing Company. No registration required.
Saturday, March 7 & Sunday, March 8; Noon - 3 p.m.
Creek Bend Nature Center
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve
37W700 Dean St., St. Charles
FREE
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Where is it happening?
LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W300 Dean St,Saint Charles, Illinois, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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