Chicago family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in River Forest (October 23–25)
Updated October 25, 2026
The weekend of October 23–25 in River Forest brings Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk at Trailside Museum of Natural History (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
It's a quieter weekend in River Forest — 1 dated family event below. The Chicago weekend guide has the full metro lineup, and new River Forest dates land here as soon as organizers publish them.
Weekend snapshot
1dated family events
1likely free options
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Family events in River Forest this weekend: October 23–25
Sunday, October 25
1 event · 1 free
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Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk
Wear your costume while walking through our autumn woods while finding hidden (nut-free) treats.
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Coming up in River Forest
- Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk — October 25 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
- Hike, Read & Write — October 28 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion
- Night at the Museum — October 29 · Trailside Museum of Natural History