# Things to do with kids at Sterling Heights Nature Center

> 6 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI, in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [Skulls, Spooks, and Science — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/skulls-spooks-and-science-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-537545999f597d7fbf61dcac) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 8+ · Paid · checked Oct 21. Sterling Heights Nature Center, 42700 Utica Road, gives Halloween afternoon a science twist with Skulls, Spooks, and Science on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30…
- [Sleepy Animals Pajama Party — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/sleepy-animals-pajama-party-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-000acb0b2a0b6995ba76cd62) — Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 3–5 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A pajama-themed morning for preschoolers at the Sterling Heights Nature Center about how woodland animals get ready for winter. Children come in their coziest pajamas for…
- [Lanterns in the Leaves — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/lanterns-in-the-leaves-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-44bfe10eca2b1b403d66ae09) — Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 24. As twilight falls, the Sterling Heights Nature Center leads families on a slightly eerie lantern-lit hike through its woods. Glowing lanterns and illuminated paths guide the…
- [The Great Leaf Heist — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/the-great-leaf-heist-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-4ec90de4645b7687412aee96) — Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 7–12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A story-driven outdoor mystery for children 7 to 12 at the Sterling Heights Nature Center: the forest's leaves have 'disappeared', and participants act as nature detectives…
- [The Wind Took It! — Preschool Outdoor Play at Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/the-wind-took-it-preschool-outdoor-play-at-sterling-heights-nature-cen--listing-7de77b8c95387acd4a52abc7) — Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 3–5 · Paid · checked Oct 20. A high-energy outdoor movement class for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Sterling Heights Nature Center. Children chase flying leaves, scarves and other light natural materials, play…
- [Camouflage: Hide in Plain Sight — Sterling Heights Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/detroit/activities/camouflage-hide-in-plain-sight-sterling-heights-nature-center--listing-aa9d1131e7b110ed0a8e2cf9) — Sat, Nov 21 · 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Sterling Heights Nature Center · Ages 7–12 · Paid · checked Oct 20. Children 7 to 12 investigate how animals use colour, pattern and behaviour to blend into forests and fields and avoid predators. Through interactive games, outdoor exploration…

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