# Things to do with kids at Chandler Nature Center

> 2 upcoming family events and 2 ongoing programs and visits at Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ 85249, in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area. Dates and times are Arizona Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Community Services Open House](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/community-services-open-house--listing-b933acf2e9358090bc39d8d2) — Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Chandler Nature Center · Free · checked Oct 12. Try interactive nature-center stations, learn about local recreation and join Halloween crafts for kids.
- [Halloween Storytime at Chandler Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/halloween-storytime-at-chandler-nature-center--listing-172b3d1e2a1a1a5fb51ee1d8) — Mon, Oct 26 · 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM · Chandler Nature Center · Free · checked Oct 16. Chandler Public Library brings a festive 30-minute Halloween storytime to the Chandler Nature Center, followed by a costume parade. Children are encouraged to come dressed up. A…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [Chandler Nature Center and Veterans Oasis Discovery](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/chandler-nature-center-and-veterans-oasis-discovery--listing-4cd3e5a6dd370bf2a1c34586) — Center Monday–Thursday 8 am–7 pm, Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday/Sunday 8 am–2 pm; closed… · Chandler Nature Center · checked Oct 12. Explore nature-oriented exhibits, green-living displays and a desert park with trails and bird habitats.
- [Chandler Nature Center Free Drop-In Discovery](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/chandler-nature-center-free-drop-in-discovery--listing-a4ee8cea7e06b9cc4ddb1b0d) — Meet the Snakes: first Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 pm. Trout Time: second Friday, 3:30… · Chandler Nature Center · Free · checked Oct 12. Families can meet snakes, learn about trout and borrow outdoor discovery packs during published drop-in schedules.

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