Cook County, IL · Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area · Latest check Wed, Oct 21
Things to do with kids in Northbrook, IL
18 upcoming family events and 4 places and programs in Northbrook, IL. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Beetlejuice Jr. — Northbrook Theatre Youth Company
Northbrook Community Center
From $15
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
River Trail Nightlife: The Return of Scary Stories
River Trail Nature Center
From $5Ages 8+
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 10:30 AM
The Un-Haunted Forest Story Hike
River Trail Nature Center
FreeUp to 9
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Kooky Spooky Skate — Northbrook Sports Center
Northbrook Sports Center
From $5All ages
Nov6FriSports & playFri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
Cosmic Skating at Northbrook Sports Center
Northbrook Sports Center
From $8All ages
Nov8SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 8 · 11:00 AM
GPS Scavenger Hunt at River Trail Nature Center
River Trail Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Nov10TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Small Serendipity at River Trail Nature Center
River Trail Nature Center
FreeAges 3–6
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Willow Hill Lights Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show 2026–2027
Willow Hill Golf Course
From $40
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Pete the Cat — Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences
Northbrook Community Center
From $18All ages
Nov14SatSports & playSat, Nov 14 · 1:15 PM
Try Skating for Free — Northbrook
Northbrook Sports Center
FreeAges 3+
- Nov20FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl
River Trail Nature Center
FreeAges 8+
Nov20FriSports & playFri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM
Turkey Shoot Free Throw Contest — Northbrook
Techny Prairie Activity Center
From $9
Nov25WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM
Thanksgiving LEGO Party — Northbrook
Northbrook Community Center
From $39
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Parents' Night Out: Winter Wonderland — Northbrook
Techny Prairie Activity Center
From $35Ages 4–11
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM
The Great Chanukah Cookie Decorating Party — Northbrook
Northbrook Community Center
From $19
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus — Northbrook Community Theatre
Northbrook Community Center — Northbrook Theatre
All ages
Dec12SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast & Lunch with Santa at Heritage Oaks — Northbrook
Heritage Oaks Golf Club
From $49
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Skate with Santa — Northbrook Sports Center
Northbrook Sports Center
From $7All ages
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramLearn to skateRecurring / by appointment
Learn to Skate USA Ice Skating Classes at Northbrook Sports Center
Northbrook Sports Center
Paid
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
What's On The Menu? Animal Feeding Time at River Trail
River Trail Nature Center
Free
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Wildlife Connections at River Trail Nature Center
River Trail Nature Center
FreeAll ages
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Northbrook Sports Center Ice Rinks
Northbrook Sports Center
All ages
Recently ended
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