CHICAGO — We Chicagoans trudge through some icy winters and fight some brutal summer temperatures. But the autumnal season here makes up for all of it, as there’s nothing like a Chicago fall. It’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the changing season with crisp air, vibrant leaves and pumpkins on every doorstep.

Embrace an autumn adventure this month by trying a walking tour through a number of neighborhoods, bird-watching in the forest, a campfire with neighbors or a brisk bike ride.

Here are 14 outdoor community-led events happening in the city and beyond throughout October:

Feminist Bird Club Chicago Fall Bird Walk

9 a.m. Oct. 4

LaBagh Woods, Foster and Cicero avenues

Guest walk leader Kelly Ballantyne will lead the Feminist Bird Club Chicago through a free walk at LaBagh Wood

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