# Things to do with kids at Heller Nature Center

> 7 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Heller Nature Center, 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Stories in the Woods at Heller Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/stories-in-the-woods-at-heller-nature-center--listing-cf7bd16377d4b5de069ac992) — Wed, Oct 28 (+2 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Up to 6 · From $12 · checked Oct 16. An outdoor storytime series for babies, toddlers and preschoolers at Heller Nature Center. A naturalist shares an interactive story, then the group takes a short hike through the…
- [Nature Play Date at Heller Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/nature-play-date-at-heller-nature-center--listing-c0b9d1152619d989a6945522) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. A free family morning at Heller Nature Center on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Each family does one themed nature activity and a self-guided I Spy hike, then can…
- [Things That Go Bump… in the Night](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night--listing-383a4e5ead0918b6ba0338b3) — Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Ages 6–12 · From $14 · checked Oct 16. What makes those mysterious sounds in the woods after dark? This family evening program at Heller Nature Center on Friday, November 13, from 6 to 7 p.m., separates real nocturnal…
- [Soaring, Storing, and Snoring](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/soaring-storing-and-snoring--listing-27b1c78fa17f339974af6066) — Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Up to 6 · From $12 · checked Oct 16. A nature program for little ones at Heller Nature Center on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 to 11 a.m. Children discover how animals survive the changing seasons: which ones soar…
- [Natural Dyes Tea Towel Workshop](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/natural-dyes-tea-towel-workshop--listing-20fe89ee06d0f17a7587aac7) — Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Ages 6+ · From $20 · checked Oct 16. A hands-on workshop at Heller Nature Center on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 2 p.m., where participants design and dye their own tea towel with natural materials. Learn which…
- [Family Archery at Heller Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/family-archery-at-heller-nature-center--listing-7a3d9257fd56ea3b823d363d) — Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Ages 8+ · From $14 · checked Oct 16. Heller Nature Center's family archery sessions are a relaxed way to try one of the world's oldest sports for the first time or to practice early skills together. Sessions run 2…
- [Arctic Adventure: Stories & Crafts](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/arctic-adventure-stories-and-crafts--listing-d31575e94beebca2a4e8822e) — Wed, Dec 9 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Heller Nature Center, Highland Park · Up to 3 · From $10 · checked Oct 16. A wintry parent-child class for toddlers at Heller Nature Center on Wednesday, December 9, from 10 to 11 a.m., with snowy stories, imaginative play and a craft. It is for ages 18…

## Recently ended

- [Kids Night Out: The Great Pumpkin](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/kids-night-out-the-great-pumpkin--listing-931b7869f2b592c1bd42dca6) — ended Sat, Oct 17

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