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Things to do with kids in River Forest

Family-friendly things to do in River Forest in 2026: 16 kid-friendly events plus 1 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, July 30, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. Hal Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural HistoryCulture · Free
  2. Stories in the ForestThursday, July 30, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  3. Trailside Resonance: Listening to NatureSaturday, August 1, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  4. Pond Dip DiscoverySunday, August 2, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  5. Children’s StorytimeWednesday, August 5, 2026 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion
  6. Stories in the ForestThursday, August 6, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  7. Weaving a CommunitySaturday, August 8, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  8. Morning Bird WalkSunday, August 9, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  9. Story Time in PolishTuesday, August 11, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  10. Stories in the ForestThursday, August 13, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  11. Restoration WorkdaySunday, August 16, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  12. Fishing Bass-icsWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  13. Nature Art MeetupWednesday, August 19, 2026 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion
  14. Thursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?Thursday, August 20, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  15. Twilight Creations: Open Art SpaceThursday, August 27, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  16. Nature Weaving Workshop for SeniorsFriday, August 28, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
  17. “Bone” AppetitSaturday, August 29, 2026 · Trailside Museum of Natural History

Family-friendly spots in River Forest

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Upcoming family events in River Forest

ThuJul 30
  1. 10 AMStories in the ForestTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Free
SatAug 1
  1. 10 AMTrailside Resonance: Listening to NatureTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12A guided soundwalk invites you to slow down and listen to woodland trails, river currents, gardens and native animal habitats.Free
SunAug 2
  1. 10:30 AMPond Dip DiscoveryTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Discover what lives on and below the surface of Thatcher Glen Pond?Free
WedAug 5
  1. 9:30 AMChildren’s StorytimeThatcher Woods Pavilion · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Listen to a nature-themed children’s book read aloud, followed by an activity.Free
ThuAug 6
  1. 10 AMStories in the ForestTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Free
SatAug 8
  1. 2 PMWeaving a CommunityTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Learn weaving techniques and its history as well as the natural history of invasive plants.Free
SunAug 9
  1. 8 AMMorning Bird WalkTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join a naturalist as we explore this preserve while looking for local birds.Free
TueAug 11
  1. 10 AMStory Time in PolishTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12dla najmłodszych miłośników natury. Z pomocą znanych i lubianych wierszyków poznamy owady, ptaki i inne zwierzęta i poszukamy ich w lesie.Free
ThuAug 13
  1. 10 AMStories in the ForestTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 1–12Free
SunAug 16
  1. 9 AMRestoration WorkdayTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 5–13Help us restore our natural communities of woodland and prairie.Free
WedAug 19
  1. 9 AMFishing Bass-icsTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Get hooked on the basics of fishing as we tackle new topics and activities each class.Free
  2. 10 AMNature Art MeetupThatcher Woods Pavilion · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us in sketching whatever intrigues us in nature that day.Free
ThuAug 20
  1. 10 AMThursdays in Nature: Geology – Can you dig it?Trailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 5–12Connect to nature with University of Illinois-Extension Master Naturalists through fun inquiry-based activities for both adults and kids.Free
ThuAug 27
  1. 6 PMTwilight Creations: Open Art SpaceTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Musicians, poets and visual artists find inspiration during the twilight hours indoors or outdoors.Free
FriAug 28
  1. 10 AMNature Weaving Workshop for SeniorsTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join local artist Phyllis Frick in exploring weaving with natural vegetation, seeds and more.Free
SatAug 29
  1. 3 PM“Bone” AppetitTrailside Museum of Natural History · Outdoors · Ages 3–12Join us at feeding time as we give our outdoor Ambassador Animals their dinner.Free