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Things to do with kids this weekend in Northbrook (October 23–25)
Updated October 25, 2026
The weekend of October 23–25 in Northbrook brings What’s On The Menu? at River Trail Nature Center (Sunday) and River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories at River Trail Nature Center (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
Weekend snapshot
3dated family events
2likely free options
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Family events in Northbrook this weekend: October 23–25
Saturday, October 24
1 event · already happened
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River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail’s annual scary storytelling around the campfire.
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Sunday, October 25
2 events · 2 free
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The Un-Haunted Forest
A whimsical story-hike to solve a spooky mystery.
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What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
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Coming up in Northbrook
- What’s On The Menu? — October 25 · River Trail Nature Center
- Wildlife Connections — October 27 · River Trail Nature Center