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Things to do with kids in Barrington Hills

Family-friendly things to do in Barrington Hills in 2026: 23 kid-friendly events plus 0 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Saturday, August 15, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Watercolor Workshop with Berry-based PaintsSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  2. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  3. Prairie PagesTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  4. Morning Prairie WalkWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  5. Baby BudsThursday, August 20, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  6. Restoration WorkdaySaturday, August 22, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  7. Junior Naturalist WalkSunday, August 23, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  8. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 25, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  9. Summer Artisan Series: Floral ArrangingWednesday, August 26, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  10. Sunset Photography MeetupThursday, August 27, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  11. Art in Nature FestivalSunday, August 30, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  12. National Wildlife DayThursday, September 3, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  13. National Hummingbird DaySaturday, September 5, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  14. Wee Wandering WednesdaysWednesday, September 9, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  15. Senior Nature ClubThursday, September 10, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  16. Meet Our Ambassador AnimalsSaturday, September 12, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  17. Hoarders!Sunday, September 13, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  18. Fall HikingWednesday, September 16, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  19. Baby BudsThursday, September 17, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  20. Restoration WorkdaySunday, September 20, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  21. Fall Equinox Forest BathTuesday, September 22, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  22. Wee Wandering WednesdaysWednesday, September 23, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  23. Moon Cake FestivalFriday, September 25, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center

Upcoming family events in Barrington Hills

SatAug 15
  1. 10 AMWatercolor Workshop with Berry-based PaintsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join Navraaz Basati of Wandering Paths, LLC on a forest therapy walk, then paint using plant-based inks on seed paper.Free
TueAug 18
  1. 8:30 AMSulky Bird CountCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.Free
  2. 1 PMPrairie PagesCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join our adult nature book club with the Barrington Area Library!Free
WedAug 19
  1. 8:30 AMMorning Prairie WalkCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 10–13Free
ThuAug 20
  1. 9:30 AMBaby BudsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories.Free
SatAug 22
  1. 10 AMRestoration WorkdayCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Help us restore prairie habitat by removing invasive species.Free
SunAug 23
  1. 10 AMJunior Naturalist WalkCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Earn a Junior Naturalist badge by taking a short walk, then doing an indoor activity book.Free
TueAug 25
  1. 8:30 AMSulky Bird CountCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.Free
WedAug 26
  1. All daySummer Artisan Series: Floral ArrangingCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Get crafty on select evenings. New topics each month.Free
ThuAug 27
  1. 6:30 PMSunset Photography MeetupCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join nature photographers for a guided walk to explore the grounds and capture nature in the fading light of dusk.Free
SunAug 30
  1. 11 AMArt in Nature FestivalCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Bring out your inner artist and create your own masterpiece using different mediums.Free
ThuSep 3
  1. 11 AMNational Wildlife DayCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Discover and celebrate the wildly wonderful wildlife of Illinois and abroad.Free
SatSep 5
  1. 10 AMNational Hummingbird DayCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Explore the conservation and historical importance of these birds throughout the Americas: Family-friendly activities and crafts: 10 am to…Free
WedSep 9
  1. 2 PMWee Wandering WednesdaysCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure.Free
ThuSep 10
  1. 10 AMSenior Nature ClubCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Discover nature through activities. Ages 55 & up.Free
SatSep 12
  1. 11 AMMeet Our Ambassador AnimalsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.Free
SunSep 13
  1. 1 PMHoarders!Crabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Learn how local animals are scurrying about and stocking up in preparation for winter.Free
WedSep 16
  1. 2 PMFall HikingCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Free
ThuSep 17
  1. 9:30 AMBaby BudsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Join us for nature-themed interactive songs and stories.Free
SunSep 20
  1. 10 AMRestoration WorkdayCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Help us restore healthy habitats. Ages 8 & up. Children under 15 w/ adult. High schoolers may earn service hours.Free
TueSep 22
  1. 6:30 PMFall Equinox Forest BathCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Welcome fall with a guided forest therapy walk with certified forest therapy guide Gayle Byck.Free
WedSep 23
  1. 2 PMWee Wandering WednesdaysCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure.Free
FriSep 25
  1. 6:30 PMMoon Cake FestivalCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Celebrate this Chinese cultural festival with a guided forest‑therapy walk, moon‑viewing, and the sharing of traditional mooncakes.Free