Chicago family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in River Forest (September 4–6)
Updated August 31, 2026
The weekend of September 4–6 in River Forest brings Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods at Thatcher Woods Pavilion (Saturday) and Ambassador Animal Species Spotlight at Trailside Museum of Natural History (Saturday). 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 River Forest this weekend: September 4–6
Saturday, September 5
2 events · 2 free
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Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods
Join Unity Temple of Oak Park as we practice connecting with nature.
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Ambassador Animal Species Spotlight
Meet one of our reptiles or amphibians and learn about their wild counterparts.
Free Official ↗
Sunday, September 6
1 event · 1 free
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Forest Therapy Walk
Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk.
Free Official ↗
Coming up in River Forest
- Senior Fitness Walk — September 2 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion
- Twilight Creations: Open Art Space — September 3 · Trailside Museum of Natural History
- Sacred Wanderings in Thatcher Woods — September 5 · Thatcher Woods Pavilion