Arts Events for Kids in River Forest, IL

13 upcoming events · 13 free · from Forest Preserve District of Cook County, River Forest Public Library District

Monday, October 19

• Monday Movers (Ages 0-6)🕒 Mon, Oct 19 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to some good stories in this fun Monday morning storytime. For kids 0 -6 …

  Free

Wednesday, October 21

• Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is r…

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, October 22

• Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)🕒 Thu, Oct 22 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver.

  Free

Monday, October 26

• Monday Movers (Ages 0-6)🕒 Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Get ready to sing, dance, and listen to some good stories in this fun Monday morning storytime. For kids 0 -6 …

  Free
• Crafternoon (Grades K-4)🕒 Mon, Oct 26 · 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! Reg…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, October 28

• Hike, Read & Write🕒 Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Thatcher Woods Pavilion

  Join a naturalist for a hike, followed by a poetry writing workshop. Presented with Poets & Patrons.

  Free

Thursday, October 29

• Night at the Museum🕒 Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM📍 Trailside Museum of Natural History

  Step into the shadows for eerie animal encounters, exploration of the 1876 mansion, live musical performances,…

  Free · Registration required

Wednesday, November 4

• Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)🕒 Wed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is r…

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, November 5

• Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)🕒 Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver.

  Free

Wednesday, November 11

• Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Listen to a story and do creative extension activities like crafts, games, and storytelling. Registration is r…

  Free · Registration required

Thursday, November 12

• Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Join us for stories, music, and movement. For children ages 18 months-3 with a caregiver.

  Free
• Nature Art Studio (Grades K-4)🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Come learn about the natural world with fun demonstrations. Then we'll create a piece of art to take home! Reg…

  Free · Registration required

Saturday, November 14

• America 250: Americana Folk Art🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Thatcher Woods Pavilion

  Learn how to carve a linoleum block and learn about Americana folk art. Materials provided. Ages 12 & up.

  Free · Registration required