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Things to do with kids in Northbrook

Family-friendly things to do in Northbrook in 2026: 27 kid-friendly events plus 0 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, July 28, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  2. Fridays in the FieldFriday, July 31, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  3. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, August 1, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  4. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, August 2, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  5. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, August 4, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  6. Fridays in the FieldFriday, August 7, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  7. Volunteer WorkdaySaturday, August 8, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  8. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, August 8, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  9. Cooler in the ForestSunday, August 9, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  10. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, August 9, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  11. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, August 11, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  12. Bat ChatThursday, August 13, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  13. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, August 15, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  14. River MonstersSunday, August 16, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  15. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, August 16, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  16. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, August 18, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  17. Hawk TalkSaturday, August 22, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  18. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, August 22, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  19. The Buzz on BeesSunday, August 23, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  20. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, August 23, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  21. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, August 25, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  22. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, August 29, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  23. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, August 30, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  24. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, September 1, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center

Upcoming family events in Northbrook

TueJul 28
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free
FriJul 31
  1. 10 AMFridays in the FieldRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.Free
SatAug 1
  1. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
SunAug 2
  1. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
TueAug 4
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free
FriAug 7
  1. 10 AMFridays in the FieldRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Drop-in to discover something new in nature with University of Illinois-Extension volunteers.Free
SatAug 8
  1. 10 AMVolunteer WorkdayRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Help us work to make River Trail even better.Free
  2. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
SunAug 9
  1. 1:30 PMCooler in the ForestRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Take a walk to discover and discuss the highlights of the season.Free
  2. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
TueAug 11
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free
ThuAug 13
  1. 8 PMBat ChatRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Learn about these fascinating creatures while watching for them over the river.Free
SatAug 15
  1. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
SunAug 16
  1. 12 PMRiver MonstersRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Search for and study the aquatic life of the Des Plaines River.Free
  2. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
TueAug 18
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free
SatAug 22
  1. 1:30 PMHawk TalkRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Learn about one of our resident raptors.Free
  2. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
SunAug 23
  1. 1:30 PMThe Buzz on BeesRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Visit our beehives and meet the beekeepers to learn about bees, pollination and honey.Free
  2. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
TueAug 25
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free
SatAug 29
  1. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
SunAug 30
  1. 3 PMWhat’s On The Menu?River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.Free
TueSep 1
  1. 10:30 AMWildlife ConnectionsRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Stop by the visitor center to learn about reptiles, mammals and birds from the residents of Misericordia – Heart of Mercy.Free