Community Events for Kids in River Forest, IL

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

Thursday, September 3

• Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)🕒 Thu, Sep 3 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

  Free · Registration required

Friday, September 4

• Kayak with the Library! (Families)🕒 Fri, Sep 4 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 Off Site🔁 2 dates

  We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum…

  Free · Registration required

Sunday, September 6

• Forest Therapy Walk🕒 Sun, Sep 6 · 1:00 PM📍 Thatcher Woods Pavilion

  Enjoy a mindful meditation and guided forest therapy walk. Led by University of Illinois Extension volunteers.

  Free

Tuesday, September 8

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Sep 8 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on Tuesdays to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

  Free

Friday, September 11

• Family Movie at the Library! (Families)🕒 Fri, Sep 11 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Come watch a movie at the Library! Light snacks will be provided. For families. This month: Lilo & Stitch

  Free

Tuesday, September 15

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Sep 15 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on Tuesdays to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

  Free

Thursday, September 17

• Foodie Explorers (Grades 2-4)🕒 Thu, Sep 17 · 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Come explore different cuisines by creating tasty recipes and then sampling your creations! For grades 2-4. Re…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, September 18

• Being Bilingual Rocks Concert with Hamlet & Alina (Families)🕒 Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Join Parents' Choice Gold Award Winners Hamlet & Alina from Being Bili…

  Free

Sunday, September 20

• Restoration Workday🕒 Sun, Sep 20 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Trailside Museum of Natural History

  Restore habitat and control invasive species. Equipment provided. Ages 8 & up. Ages 15 & under w/ adult.

  Free

Tuesday, September 22

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Sep 22 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 3 dates

  Middle Schoolers are invited to join us on Tuesdays to create something new. Sponsored by OPRF Youth Services.

  Free

Tuesday, September 29

• Middle School Games (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Sep 29 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Join us on select Tuesdays to play a game with other Middle Schoolers!

  Free

Thursday, October 1

• Kayak with the Library! (Families)🕒 Thu, Oct 1 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 Off Site🔁 2 dates

  We're partnering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! Kayak on Thatcher Glen Pond at the Trailside Museum…

  Free · Registration required
• Teen Tasters (Grades 5-8)🕒 Thu, Oct 1 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library🔁 2 dates

  Try out a variety of unique foods from a different country each month in this fun taste test program.

  Free · Registration required