# Things to do with kids in Riverwoods, IL

> 5 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Riverwoods, IL (Lake County, IL), in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Mon, Nov 2.

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## Events ahead

- [Family Drop-In Days at Ryerson Woods](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/family-drop-in-days-at-ryerson-woods--listing-ab0024d3c5e95df6578a9b40) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · Free · checked Oct 20. The Lake County Forest Preserves hold free Family Drop-In afternoons at the Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods on three Saturdays this fall, each from 1 to 3 pm. On…
- [Family Drop-In: Wild Turkeys at Ryerson Woods](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/family-drop-in-wild-turkeys-at-ryerson-woods--listing-ed08951813fdf9249c2ba560) — Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · Free · checked Oct 30. Walk a self-guided story trail about wild turkeys and make a turkey craft at your own pace. Free drop-in; adults must supervise, and families meet at the Ryerson Welcome Center.
- [Hoot and Howl Hike at Ryerson Woods](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/hoot-and-howl-hike-at-ryerson-woods--listing-70296ae7fa6cb66024d81d4e) — Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM · Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 30. An evening walk with an environmental educator to learn about coyotes, owls and other nocturnal critters; most of the program is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Registration…
- [Give Thanks to Nature — Preschool Nature Program at Ryerson Woods](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/give-thanks-to-nature-preschool-nature-program-at-ryerson-woods--listing-3340d6379b5f4aae149d9e12) — Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Edward L. Ryerson Education Center, Riverwoods · Ages 4–6 · From $5 · checked Oct 30. A Thanksgiving-week nature outing for ages 4 to 6 to discover the gifts nature provides hidden in the forest preserve. Register both the adult and the child; adults are free.
- [Family Drop-In: Project FeederWatch at Ryerson Woods](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/family-drop-in-project-feederwatch-at-ryerson-woods--listing-96374364ccf7c8fe799c92d1) — Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center, Riverwoods · Free · checked Oct 30. Families learn about the birds that visit or live in Lake County in winter, explore Project FeederWatch and visit hands-on learning stations at their own pace. Adult supervision…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Lake County, IL](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/counties/lake-county-il) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/counties/lake-county-il.md)
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- Venues in Riverwoods, IL: [Edward L. Ryerson Welcome Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/venues/edward-l-ryerson-welcome-center) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/venues/edward-l-ryerson-welcome-center.md)
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