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Things to do with kids in Northbrook

Family-friendly things to do in Northbrook in 2026: 31 kid-friendly events plus 0 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Saturday, September 5, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, September 5, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  2. Animal EncounterSunday, September 6, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  3. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, September 6, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  4. Animal EncounterMonday, September 7, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  5. Small SerendipityTuesday, September 8, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  6. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, September 8, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  7. Volunteer WorkdaySaturday, September 12, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  8. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, September 12, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  9. Herbal Tea PartySunday, September 13, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  10. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, September 13, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  11. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, September 15, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  12. River Trail Nightlife: Night HikeFriday, September 18, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  13. National Clean Up DaySaturday, September 19, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  14. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, September 19, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  15. Insects of AutumnSunday, September 20, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  16. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, September 20, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  17. Small SerendipityTuesday, September 22, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  18. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, September 22, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  19. Conservation@Home: Rain Gardening 101Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  20. Party for the PreservesSaturday, September 26, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  21. What’s On The Menu?Saturday, September 26, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  22. Forest Therapy WalkSunday, September 27, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  23. What’s On The Menu?Sunday, September 27, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center
  24. Wildlife ConnectionsTuesday, September 29, 2026 · River Trail Nature Center

Upcoming family events in Northbrook

SatSep 5
  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
SunSep 6
  1. 1:30 PMAnimal EncounterRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.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
MonSep 7
  1. 1:30 PMAnimal EncounterRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join our staff for an up-close look at one of our animals.Free
TueSep 8
  1. 10 AMSmall SerendipityRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.Free
  2. 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
SatSep 12
  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
SunSep 13
  1. 12:30 PMHerbal Tea PartyRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12It’s teatime! Learn about native plants you can grow in the garden then sample different infused teas made from them.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
TueSep 15
  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
FriSep 18
  1. All dayRiver Trail Nightlife: Night HikeRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–12 · $5Learn about nocturnal animals and more on a guided hike.
SatSep 19
  1. 9 AMNational Clean Up DayRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Care for our natural world by making River Trail and the surrounding preserves cleaner.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
SunSep 20
  1. 1:30 PMInsects of AutumnRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Look for different insects as fall begins.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
TueSep 22
  1. 10 AMSmall SerendipityRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Nature stories, crafts, and activities. Children ages 3-6 w/ adult.Free
  2. 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
WedSep 23
  1. All dayConservation@Home: Rain Gardening 101River Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 5–13Learn about rain gardening and how this water management strategy can benefit your yard.Free
SatSep 26
  1. 10:30 AMParty for the PreservesRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Celebrate National Public Lands Day at our annual Party for the Preserves.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
SunSep 27
  1. 1 PMForest Therapy WalkRiver Trail Nature Center · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Reconnect with nature. Relaxing meditative practices and mindfulness led by the University of Illinois Extension.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
TueSep 29
  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