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Things to do with kids in Barrington Hills

Family-friendly things to do in Barrington Hills in 2026: 17 kid-friendly events plus 0 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Sunset Photography MeetupWednesday, July 29, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  2. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 4, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  3. Wee Wandering WednesdaysWednesday, August 5, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  4. Meet Our Ambassador AnimalsSaturday, August 8, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  5. Let’s Go Find Some BugsSunday, August 9, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  6. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 11, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  7. Watercolor Workshop with Berry-based PaintsSaturday, August 15, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  8. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  9. Prairie PagesTuesday, August 18, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  10. Morning Prairie WalkWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  11. Baby BudsThursday, August 20, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  12. Restoration WorkdaySaturday, August 22, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  13. Junior Naturalist WalkSunday, August 23, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  14. Sulky Bird CountTuesday, August 25, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  15. Summer Artisan Series: Floral ArrangingWednesday, August 26, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  16. Sunset Photography MeetupThursday, August 27, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center
  17. Art in Nature FestivalSunday, August 30, 2026 · Crabtree Nature Center

Upcoming family events in Barrington Hills

WedJul 29
  1. 7:30 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
TueAug 4
  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 5
  1. 10 AMWee Wandering WednesdaysCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Read a story, make a craft and go on an adventure.Free
SatAug 8
  1. 11 AMMeet Our Ambassador AnimalsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Meet the animals that call Crabtree home.Free
SunAug 9
  1. 1 PMLet’s Go Find Some BugsCrabtree Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Play bug bingo as we hunt for the best bugs of the summer.Free
TueAug 11
  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
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