Events in River Forest — October 2026 (30 Things to Do)

October 2026 in River Forest, Illinois brings 30 live events across the city, led by family (8), art (7), community (6). 29 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in River Forest in October 2026?

There are 30 events in River Forest, Illinois in October 2026, including Mahjong Lesson 101 (Beginner Level) at River Forest Public Library, Story Stretchers (Grades K-4) at River Forest Public Library, Cub Scout Pack 67 Monthly Planning Meeting at River Forest Public Library, Evening Book Club at River Forest Public Library. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in River Forest in October 2026?

Yes — 29 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in River Forest. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in River Forest for a specific date in October 2026?

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Mahjong Lesson 101 (Beginner Level)

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

Cub Scout Pack 67 Monthly Planning Meeting

Evening Book Club

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

Foodie Explorers Junior (Grades K-1)

Global Film Forum

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

“Bone” Appetit

American Girl Spooky Tea Party (Grades K-4)

Gentle Yoga

Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat

Write & Sip Session

Entre Mundos: Una Celebración del Día de Muertos

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

Arbor West Neighbors Mix of Minds

Cub scouts wolves den

Mystery Movie Mondays

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Lincoln Juniors GS Troop 47496

Mahjong Lesson 102 (Intermediate Level)

Afternoon Book Club

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

Kiwanis Club of River Forest-Oak Park Business Meeting

Nature Thursdays 'Skeletons from Trailside's Collections' Drop-In

Rumi Storytime and Meet & Greet with Parties with Character (Ages 0-7)

Restoration Workday

Costumed Scavenger Hunt Walk

Night at the Museum

Mahjong Lesson 101 (Beginner Level)

Mahjong Lesson 101 (Beginner Level)

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)

Cub Scout Pack 67 Monthly Planning Meeting

Cub Scout Pack 67 Monthly Planning Meeting

Evening Book Club

Evening Book Club

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

Toddler Time (Ages 18 months-3)

Foodie Explorers Junior (Grades K-1)

Foodie Explorers Junior (Grades K-1)

Global Film Forum

Global Film Forum

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

Family Storytime and Play (Ages 0-6)

“Bone” Appetit

“Bone” Appetit

American Girl Spooky Tea Party (Grades K-4)

American Girl Spooky Tea Party (Grades K-4)

Gentle Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat

Weaving with Weeds: Cattail Mat

Write & Sip Session

Write & Sip Session

Entre Mundos: Una Celebración del Día de Muertos

Entre Mundos: Una Celebración del Día de Muertos

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

STEM Club (Grades K-4)

Arbor West Neighbors Mix of Minds

Arbor West Neighbors Mix of Minds

Cub scouts wolves den

Cub scouts wolves den

Mystery Movie Mondays

Mystery Movie Mondays

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Tuesday Tales (Ages 0-6)

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)

Lincoln Juniors GS Troop 47496

Lincoln Juniors GS Troop 47496

Mahjong Lesson 102 (Intermediate Level)

Mahjong Lesson 102 (Intermediate Level)