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Things to do with kids this weekend in Northbrook (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Northbrook brings What’s On The Menu? at River Trail Nature Center (Saturday) and River Monsters at River Trail Nature Center (Sunday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
Weekend snapshot
3dated family events
3likely free options
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Family events in Northbrook this weekend: August 14–16
Saturday, August 15
1 event · 1 free
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What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free Official ↗
Sunday, August 16
2 events · 2 free
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River Monsters
Search for and study the aquatic life of the Des Plaines River.
Free Official ↗ -
What’s On The Menu?
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Free Official ↗
Coming up in Northbrook
- Bat Chat — August 13 · River Trail Nature Center
- What’s On The Menu? — August 15 · River Trail Nature Center
- River Monsters — August 16 · River Trail Nature Center