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Things to do with kids in River Forest

Family-friendly things to do in River Forest in 2026: 11 kid-friendly events plus 1 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, August 13, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural HistoryCulture · Free
  2. Stories in the ForestThursday, August 13, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  3. Restoration WorkdaySunday, August 16, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  4. Fishing Bass-icsWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  5. Thursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  6. Twilight Creations: Open Art SpaceThursday, August 27, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  7. Nature Weaving Workshop for SeniorsFriday, August 28, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  8. “Bone” AppetitSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  9. Bird WalkSaturday, September 12, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  10. Sonidos Sagrados: Una Exhibición de Instrumentos AztecasTuesday, September 15, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  11. Children’s StorytimeWednesday, September 16, 2026 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion
  12. Native American Fall EquinoxTuesday, September 22, 2026 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion

Family-friendly spots in River Forest

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Upcoming family events in River Forest

ThuAug 13
  1. 10 AMStories in the ForestTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Free
SunAug 16
  1. 9 AMRestoration WorkdayTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 5–13Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie.Free
WedAug 19
  1. 9 AMFishing Bass-icsTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class.Free
ThuAug 20
  1. 10 AMThursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?Trailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids.Free
ThuAug 27
  1. 6 PMTwilight Creations: Open Art SpaceTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Musicians, poets and visual artists find inspiration during the twilight hours indoors or outdoors.Free
FriAug 28
  1. 10 AMNature Weaving Workshop for SeniorsTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation, seeds and more.Free
SatAug 29
  1. 3 PM“Bone” AppetitTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.Free
SatSep 12
  1. 8 AMBird WalkTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join a naturalist as we look for local birds.Free
TueSep 15
  1. 12 AMSonidos Sagrados: Una Exhibición de Instrumentos AztecasTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Explora los sagrados instrumentos aztecas en exhibición del 15 al 27 de septiembre, descubriendo los sonidos, la historia y el significado…Free
WedSep 16
  1. 9:30 AMChildren’s StorytimeThatcher Woods Pavilion · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity. (Story provided orally & in ASL.)Free
TueSep 22
  1. 10 AMNative American Fall EquinoxThatcher Woods Pavilion · Outdoors · Ages 3–12A green corn celebration focused on traditional foods and the harvest season.Free