# Things to do with kids at Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve

> 9 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, 6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078, in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Little Critters Storytime at Quest Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/little-critters-storytime-at-quest-nature-center--listing-91dac9f107d694e7ba612c66) — Fri, Oct 30 (+1 more date) · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · Ages 3–6 · Free · checked Oct 20. Little Critters Storytime at Quest Nature Center in Huntersville introduces children ages 3 to 6 to the natural world through a nature story followed by a hands-on game, craft or…
- [Halloween Maps and Things](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/halloween-maps-and-things--listing-f8cb9b7b34febffbdce9ce1c) — Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · Ages 7–10 · Free · checked Oct 14. Get familiar with the basics of map-reading before putting your newfound skills to the test with a team treasure hunt. This program will give your kids the tools to help navigate…
- [Turtle Encounters at Quest Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/turtle-encounters-at-quest-nature-center--listing-d5109a1c34fa0eaba6dfeb29) — Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · All ages · Free · checked Oct 20. Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville holds two short drop-in live animal shows featuring the nature center's resident turtles, at 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Each…
- [Turkey Tales at Quest](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/turkey-tales-at-quest--listing-8fc75b84b09b94d961f02a67) — Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · Ages 4–12 · Free · checked Oct 16. A free Thanksgiving-week story-and-craft hour at Quest Nature Center for ages 4 to 12: children read an animal tale and do crafts and activities about what makes wild turkeys…
- [Young Explorers: Turkey Adventures and Snowman Adventures at Quest](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/young-explorers-turkey-adventures-and-snowman-adventures-at-quest--listing-8b2bc3fca427bf9de015c580) — Mon, Nov 23 (+1 more date) · 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · Ages 2–3 · checked Oct 16. Young Explorers at Quest Nature Center is a 45-minute nature session for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grown-ups, built around stories, crafts and activities on a seasonal theme…
- [Family Hike and Campfire](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-hike-and-campfire--listing-940eeff608c6f6d80c3595f5) — Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Step outside for a stroll on the trails at Latta Nature Preserve. After our family-friendly hike, we’ll enjoy a campfire on the Quest patio complete with s’mores! Children must…
- [Winter Wildlife Family Hike](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/winter-wildlife-family-hike--listing-de830e2fda9f3d6d77ef30dc) — Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · All ages · Free · checked Oct 14. Explore the preserve during the winter to see what our wildlife friends are up to. Look for signs of animal life including tracks, sighting, and sounds.
- [Solstice Crafty Campfire](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/solstice-crafty-campfire--listing-7c10a031bbd7fea4bb453a9a) — Mon, Dec 21 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · All ages · checked Oct 14. Cozy up around the campfire at Quest! Celebrate the longest night of the year with crafts and s’mores on the Quest patio. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult…
- [Noon Year's Eve Nature Celebration at Quest](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/noon-year-s-eve-nature-celebration-at-quest--listing-cd1cb00126449bb6f24e65ca) — Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · Up to 9 · checked Oct 16. Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve counts down to noon on New Year's Eve for children who can't stay up until midnight. Kids under 10 ring in the new year with…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Quest at Latta Nature Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/quest-at-latta-nature-preserve--listing-f48d70278d4e1152f9cb7e38) — Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sundays: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. · Quest Nature Center at Latta Nature Preserve, Huntersville · All ages · checked Oct 14. Quest offers nature and adventure programs for all ages and provides access to Latta Nature Preserve, the largest in the county system at 1,460 acres. It features live, native…

## Recently ended

- [Perfect Pumpkin Craft & Story Time at Quest](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/perfect-pumpkin-craft-and-story-time-at-quest--listing-12c3fcb46196de074d16d001) — ended Sat, Oct 24

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