# Things to do with kids at Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve

> 8 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve, 2986 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215, in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Family Nature Hour - Bat Exploration](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-nature-hour-bat-exploration--listing-ee73666c646023228781fd0c) — Mon, Oct 26 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 14. Fragile wings and superpowered searching. Find out what makes these small creatures special by discovering how each part of them is specialized, and become a bat by playing an…
- [School Day Out: Handmade Harvest at Reedy Creek](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/school-day-out-handmade-harvest-at-reedy-creek--listing-3267886e4e7061e9c6b26d95) — Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Ages 7–12 · checked Oct 20. For the November 3 day off school, Reedy Creek Nature Center offers a full-day drop-off program for ages 7 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children spend the day on harvest-themed…
- [Family Nature Hour: Mud Kitchen at Reedy Creek](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-nature-hour-mud-kitchen-at-reedy-creek--listing-ea7d571f39d14357f5425b88) — Mon, Nov 9 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A messy, hands-on hour at Reedy Creek Nature Center exploring soils — sticky, moldable and sandy — and turning them into mud while discovering why some feel gritty and others…
- [Family Folktales at Reedy Creek Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-folktales-at-reedy-creek-nature-center--listing-8f8cf304629af27e510d251d) — Sat, Nov 14 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Ages 7+ · Free · checked Oct 16. A free family storytelling program at Reedy Creek Nature Center for ages 7 and up, built around local legends and history. In November, families make Catawba-inspired pottery…
- [Family Nature Hour: Charcoal Creation at Reedy Creek](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-nature-hour-charcoal-creation-at-reedy-creek--listing-f6cc73f832aee0c481ec0c8f) — Mon, Dec 7 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A two-hour family program at Reedy Creek Nature Center: participants prepare plant stems and use fire to turn them into drawing charcoal, then enjoy the fire and make art with…
- [Nature Holiday Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/nature-holiday-celebration--listing-15c86a178b7854d7134a7e8e) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Free · checked Oct 14. Celebrate this festive time of year with the staff at Reedy Creek Nature Center! We will share alternative ideas for the holidays and engage you in a host of activities to enjoy…
- [Family Nature Hour - Winter Solstice Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/family-nature-hour-winter-solstice-celebration--listing-3f4e07199d06ea98d7781e36) — Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Free · checked Oct 14. Celebrate the shortest day of the year with crafts and outdoor activities. Discover how the days change length and the significance of a solstice spiral. All ages welcome! Adult…
- [Sprouts PLAY - New Year Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/sprouts-play-new-year-celebration--listing-4efc0ac6b628d2c30b1858ef) — Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · Ages 3–6 · Free · checked Oct 14. What was your favorite memory from 2026? What are you most excited for in 2027? Usher in the new year by sharing stories, playing fun games, and making eco-friendly party favors…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve](https://grassyknees.com/charlotte/activities/reedy-creek-nature-center-and-preserve--listing-32a3ca3b851b1dc0e666689c) — Nature Center Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nature… · Reedy Creek Nature Center and Preserve · All ages · checked Oct 14. The nature center features live, native animals, an exhibit hall, a classroom, a gift shop and the Dr. James F. Matthews Center for Biodiversity Studies. Reedy Creek offers…

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