# Things to do with kids at Ernie Miller Nature Center

> 7 upcoming family events and 0 ongoing programs and visits at Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Hwy 7, Olathe, KS 66061, in the Kansas City area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Preschool: Little Critter's Day Out](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/preschool-little-critter-s-day-out--listing-9084cb84e40055edaa6d6a71) — Thu, Oct 29 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · Ages 3–5 · From $29 · checked Oct 14. Three-hour drop-off nature program at Ernie Miller Nature Center for preschoolers: an adventure, snack, craft, games and an animal visitor each day. Children must be fully potty…
- [Preschool Animal Tales Storytime at Ernie Miller (Nov–Dec themes)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/preschool-animal-tales-storytime-at-ernie-miller-nov-dec-themes--listing-b876ab99634e695f46776d9c) — Wed, Nov 4 (+3 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · Ages 2–6 · From $3 · checked Oct 16. A park naturalist leads Animal Tales, a 30-minute storytime for preschoolers with animal stories, surprises, movement and a special animal friend to meet each time. Upcoming…
- [Owl Prowl at Ernie Miller Nature Center (Ages 8+)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/owl-prowl-at-ernie-miller-nature-center-ages-8--listing-6d8e58d05d015d82736f7f32) — Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · Ages 8+ · From $14 · checked Oct 16. Great Horned, Barred and Screech Owls all live in Ernie Miller Nature Park, and this evening program introduces them. It begins with an informative talk featuring live owls…
- [Preschool Planetarium Program: Zoo in the Sky (Ernie Miller)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/preschool-planetarium-program-zoo-in-the-sky-ernie-miller--listing-ce0151f0ca90d064e375cd4b) — Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · From $6 · checked Oct 20. A 45-minute astronomy session for preschoolers at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. Children aged 2.5 to 5 and their adult explore planets and stars through stories, a craft…
- [Ernie Miller Kids' Day Out: Thanksgiving and Winter Break (Ages 5-10)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/ernie-miller-kids-day-out-thanksgiving-and-winter-break-ages-5-10--listing-ebd67772c8a4e1d30083f067) — Mon, Nov 23 (+7 more dates) · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · Ages 5–10 · From $45 · checked Oct 16. When school is out, Ernie Miller Nature Center runs Kids' Day Out days for children ages 5 to 10 who attend kindergarten or a higher grade. Campers spend the day on nature…
- [Woodland Tales with Santa Claus at Ernie Miller Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/woodland-tales-with-santa-claus-at-ernie-miller-nature-center--listing-f6e1b051f01dfc448b35d631) — Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 16. At this seasonal event families meet a woodsy Santa Claus at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe, take a photo with him, see wildlife and listen to nature-themed holiday stories…
- [Winter Solstice Celebration at Ernie Miller Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/winter-solstice-celebration-at-ernie-miller-nature-center--listing-c3fe9c6e309c1276dcfeef95) — Sat, Dec 19 · Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe · All ages · From $13 · checked Oct 16. Ernie Miller Nature Center marks the longest night of the year with a lantern-lit walk through the woods along Little Cedar Creek. Families follow trails lit by luminaries, warm…

## Recently ended

- [Preschool Storytime: Leaves, Legends & Little Explorers](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/preschool-storytime-leaves-legends-and-little-explorers--listing-c4f60144356328ea8b0ff188) — ended Wed, Oct 21

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