Events

Train O' Lakes 2025 - Adult Overnight

June 28, 2025
Solstice Century Color Tour | A Weekend Bike Camping Adventure From Chicago to Chain O Lakes State Park and Back

Camp Dan Beard - Family Bike Camping Overnight

June 28, 2025
A 2-Day Family Bike Camping Adventure to Camp Dan Beard in Northbrook, IL

Monthly Hang at McKinley Park (McKinley Park)

July 2, 2025
Come hang with the OOFD community. New folks very much welcomed.

SWMI: South West Michigan 4 Night Ride 2025- Adult Overnight

July 10, 2025
A 4-night Bike Camping Adventure along Southwestern Michigan

Camp Shabonna Woods- Family Bike Camping Overnight

July 18, 2025
A 3-Day Family Bike Camping Adventure to Camp Shabonna in South Holland, IL

Sandy Shores IL Beach State Park 2025- Adult Overnight

July 19, 2025
A summer bikepacking weekend from Chicago to Illinois Beach State Park to Chicago

Where The Wild Things Grow Wild Mile Ride

July 23, 2025
Spend an evening with Out Our Front Door on a short bike ride and service night with Urban Rivers at the Wild Mile!

Bike Camping in the City - Family Bike Camping Overnight

August 1, 2025
A 3-Day Bike Camping Adventure for Kids and Families, camping at Gompers Park in Chicago and Emily Oaks in Skokie

Monthly Hang at Rainbow Beach (South Chicago)

August 6, 2025
Come hang with the OOFD community. New folks very much welcomed.

Flock off the Block | Sullivan Woods Party 2025 - Overnight

August 9, 2025
Huge 2-Day Bike Camping trip, from Chicago to Camp Sullivan Woods across varying routes and adventures. 150 people total. Kids welcome.

Blackwell Forest Preserve - Family Bike Campout

August 15, 2025
A 3-Day 2-Night Bike Camping Adventure for Kids and Families from Oak Park, Illinois, to Blackwell Forest Preserve in West Chicago, IL

Waterways to the West 2025- Adult Overnight

August 22, 2025
A 3-day, 2-night Bike Camping Adventure from Chicago to Starved Rock State Park

Monthly Hang at Horner Park (Irving Park)

September 3, 2025
Come hang with the OOFD community. New folks very much welcomed.

Monday Funday: Ride to Big Marsh 2025 - Adult Overnight

September 8, 2025
A 2-Day Bike Camping Adventure from Chicago to Big Marsh

Ride to Valhalla - Door County 2025 - Adult Overnight

September 12, 2025
A 4-day, 3-night Bike Camping Adventure circumnavigating Door County Wisconsin from Sturgeon Bay, WI to Washington Island, WI and back!

Do it Yourself | Shabonna 2025 - Adult Overnight

September 27, 2025
A 2-Day Semi-Supported Bike Camping Adventure from Chicago to Camp Shabbona Woods

Roll to the River: Kankakee State Park 2025 - Adult Overnight

October 4, 2025
A Weekend Bike packing trip from Chicago to Kankakee State Park

Monthly Hang at Promontory Point - Bonfire (Hyde Park)

October 8, 2025
Come hang with the OOFD community. New folks very much welcomed.

Indigenous People's Day at Camp Sullivan - Family Bike Camping Overnight

October 11, 2025
A 2-Day Family Bike Camping Adventure to Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, IL

Autumn Sun Harvest 2025- Adult Overnight

October 18, 2025
Fall Color Tour | A Weekend Bike Camping Adventure From Chicago to Illinois Beach State Park and Back

Monthly Hang at Exchequer Pub (The Loop)

November 5, 2025
Come hang with the OOFD community. New folks very much welcomed.

Decemberg Winter in the Woods 2025 – Adult Overnight

December 13, 2025
A Winter Weekend Bike Camping Trip to Camp Reinberg from Chicago
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