What free kids events are in Northbrook, IL?

Northbrook has 73 free upcoming kids and family events, including education and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Northbrook?

Northbrook offers 44 education events, 20 arts events, 9 stem events, 6 community events, 5 holiday events, 2 sports events. Events are sourced from Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library.

Where can I find kids events in Northbrook this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Northbrook from Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/northbrook for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Northbrook, IL

Kids & Family Events in Northbrook, IL

86 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Northbrook has 86 upcoming kids and family events — 73 free — from 2 local sources: Northbrook Park District, Northbrook Public Library.

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Education (44)Arts (20)STEM (9)Community (6)Holiday (5)Sports (2)

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NTYC Presents: “Beetlejuice JR.” — 2026-10-20 — Northbrook Community Center · $15

Dementia Support for Caregivers — 2026-10-20 · 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Northbrook Community Center · $5

Halloween Pet Parade — 2026-10-22 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Techny Prairie Park & Fields · $10

Halloween Treats & Bingo — 2026-10-23 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Community Center · $15

Halloween 3K Fun Run — 2026-10-23 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Techny Prairie Park & Fields · $15 – $45

Sound Bath — 2026-10-24 · 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM — Techny Prairie Activity Center · $19

Kooky Spooky Skate — 2026-10-30 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Northbrook Sports Center · $5 – $7

Northbrook Community Theatre Presents: “Fools” — 2026-11-06 — Northbrook Community Center · $25

Cosmic Skating — 2026-11-06 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Northbrook Sports Center · $8

Turkey Shoot Scramble — 2026-11-07 — Heritage Oaks Golf Club · $400

Auditions for Northbrook Community Theatre’s “Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus” — 2026-11-09 · 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Northbrook Community Center · Free

Cardio Drumming — 2026-11-13 · 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM — Techny Prairie Activity Center · $9

NTYA Presents: “Pete the Cat” — 2026-11-14 — Northbrook Community Center · $18

Sound Bath — 2026-11-14 · 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM — Techny Prairie Activity Center · $19

Try Skating For Free! — 2026-11-14 · 1:15 PM - 1:45 PM — Northbrook Sports Center · Free

Northern Illinois Lego Train Club Exhibit — 2026-10-18 · 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Amateur Radio Exam — 2026-10-18 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Classic Great Books with Robert Waterbury — 2026-10-19 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-10-19 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

How Northbrook Works and How You Can Shape It — 2026-10-19 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tech Tuesday — 2026-10-20 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Safety Net: Security Online — 2026-10-20 · 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

3D Printing: Simple Replacement Parts (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-10-20 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

You, Me & Tuscany (2026, PG-13) — 2026-10-20 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Merrily We Roll Along (2025, PG-13) — 2026-10-21 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-10-21 · 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Reima Ratti: Life & Art in the Great Depression — 2026-10-22 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Glass Fusion: Night Lights (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-10-22 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Chair Yoga with Olga Rudiak — 2026-10-23 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale — 2026-10-23 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Halloween Storyfest (All Ages with Caregiver, Drop-In) — 2026-10-23 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Friends of the Library Book Sale — 2026-10-24 · 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Intro to the Serger (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-10-24 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Live Theatre Screening: The Audience (2013) — 2026-10-24 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Voter Information Table — 2026-10-24 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Next Chapter Book Club — 2026-10-24 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

EStrella Duo — 2026-10-25 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-10-26 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Environmental Wins in Illinois...And What Comes Next — 2026-10-26 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Northbrook Writes: Writing Styles — 2026-10-26 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tech Tuesday — 2026-10-27 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Password Management Apps — 2026-10-27 · 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Music & Me with Teacher Dan (All Ages) — 2026-10-28 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-10-28 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Needle Felted Pumpkins (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-10-28 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

The Dead Zone (1983, R) — 2026-10-28 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Books & Bites: Sunrise on the Reaping — 2026-10-29 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Embossed Metal Trinket Box (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-10-29 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Chair Yoga with Olga Rudiak — 2026-10-30 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Danny Lai — 2026-11-01 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-11-02 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Uncovering Ancient Egypt — 2026-11-02 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Craft Circle: Bobbin' Along (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-03 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tech Tuesday — 2026-11-03 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Stamp Carving (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-03 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Music & Me with Teacher Dan (All Ages) — 2026-11-04 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-11-04 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tótem (2023, Unrated) — 2026-11-04 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Drop-In Genealogy — 2026-11-04 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

How Northbrook Became the Speed Skating Capital of the World — 2026-11-04 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Glass Fusion: Lantern Panels (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-05 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Chair Yoga with Olga Rudiak — 2026-11-06 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Northbrook Repairs — 2026-11-07 · 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Next Chapter Book Club — 2026-11-07 · 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tango with Winnie — 2026-11-08 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-11-09 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Joe Policastro Trio — 2026-11-09 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Tech Tuesday — 2026-11-10 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Leather Bell Key Holder (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-10 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

iPhone: Staying Connected — 2026-11-10 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Ben Goluboff Book Discussion — 2026-11-11 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

A Private Life (2025, Rated R) — 2026-11-11 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Private Session with Financial Planner — 2026-11-12 · 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Brew & Books Club — 2026-11-12 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Starting a Podcast (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-12 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Deb's Law: The Facts About Medical Aid in Dying — 2026-11-12 · 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Chair Yoga with Olga Rudiak — 2026-11-13 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Holiday Card Design in Canva — 2026-11-13 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Y-Art (Families, Drop-In) — 2026-11-14 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Sewing Machine Basics (Age 13-Adult) — 2026-11-14 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Jewelry: Pearl Pendant (Age 18+) — 2026-11-14 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026, PG-13) — 2026-11-14 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Amateur Radio Exam — 2026-11-15 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Family Chess (Families, Drop-In) — 2026-11-15 · 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Classic Great Books with Robert Waterbury — 2026-11-16 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Oakton Literacy Class — 2026-11-16 · 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM — Northbrook Public Library · Free

Event sources for Northbrook:

Northbrook Park District
Northbrook Public Library

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.