Community Events for Kids in River Forest, IL

10 upcoming events · 10 free · from Forest Preserve District of Cook County, River Forest Public Library District

Sunday, October 18

• Restoration Workday🕒 Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Trailside Museum of Natural History🔁 2 dates

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

  Free · Registration required

Tuesday, October 20

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Oct 20 · 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, October 22

• Foodie Explorers (Grades 2-4)🕒 Thu, Oct 22 · 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

Tuesday, October 27

• Middle School Games (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Oct 27 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

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

  Free

Friday, October 30

• Half Day Movie 'n' Snack (Grades 5-8)🕒 Fri, Oct 30 · 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM📍 River Forest Public Library

  Middle Schoolers are invited to join us after this half day of school to watch a movie and have a snack.

  Free

Thursday, November 5

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

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

  Free · Registration required

Tuesday, November 10

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Nov 10 · 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

Saturday, November 14

• Forest Therapy Walk🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM📍 Thatcher Woods Pavilion

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

  Free · Registration required

Sunday, November 15

• Restoration Workday🕒 Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM📍 Trailside Museum of Natural History🔁 2 dates

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

  Free · Registration required

Tuesday, November 17

• Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)🕒 Tue, Nov 17 · 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