# Things to do with kids at Sand Ridge Nature Center

> 4 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473, in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Cornhusk Doll and Storytelling Workshop at Sand Ridge](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/cornhusk-doll-and-storytelling-workshop-at-sand-ridge--listing-929bf3c1b7bd01872f506cd0) — Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM · Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland · Free · checked Oct 20. Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland hosts a free workshop on Sunday, October 25, from 1 to 3:30 pm, centered on Indigenous teachings about land and connection. Participants…
- [The Great Sand Ridge (Tiny) Pumpkin Hunt](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/the-great-sand-ridge-tiny-pumpkin-hunt--listing-413b924a02b06e67ff9d4952) — Sat, Oct 31 (+1 more date) · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland · Free · checked Oct 16. Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland hides tiny pumpkins for a Halloween-weekend scavenger hunt on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, from noon to 4 p.m. each…
- [Calumet Heritage Day at Sand Ridge Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/calumet-heritage-day-at-sand-ridge-nature-center--listing-400018f733fddd8a4ed59629) — Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland · Free · checked Oct 20. Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland celebrates the heritage of the Calumet Region on Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 2 pm. The free day includes guided walks…
- [Wee Wonders: Snakes at Sand Ridge Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/wee-wonders-snakes-at-sand-ridge-nature-center--listing-4008434f43167242135edfa4) — Wed, Nov 11 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM · Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland · Ages 2–5 · Free · checked Oct 16. Wee Wonders is Sand Ridge Nature Center's program for preschoolers, and the November theme is snakes. Children ages 2 to 5 come with an adult to learn about nature through…

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