Name: Stories in the Woods
Start: 2026-05-27T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-27T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Heller Nature Center

List
Month

April 2026
National Sibling Day Beach Party

April 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Scouts in Nature Day

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States
Public Skate

April 11 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Once Upon a Time: An Interactive Story Hike

April 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Public Skate

April 13 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

April 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

April 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Stories in the Woods

April 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Woods

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

April 15 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Wiggle Time

April 16 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

April 17 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Public Skate

April 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Public Skate

April 17 @ 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

April 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
Batty for Bats

April 17 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Earth Day Natural Areas Work Day

April 18 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West, Highland Park, IL, United States
Public Skate

April 18 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Family Tennis Night

April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Deer Creek Racquet Club 701 Deer Creek Parkway, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14 – $38
Kids Night Out: Things that GO!

April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$28
Play in a Day!

April 19 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$60 – $75
Public Skate

April 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Earth Week

April 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Earth Week
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

April 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

April 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 21 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Earth Week

April 22 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Earth Week
Stories in the Sand

April 22 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Sand

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

April 22 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Board Meeting

April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Board Meeting

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States
Wiggle Time

April 23 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 23 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

April 24 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Public Skate

April 24 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Public Skate

April 24 @ 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

April 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
Junior Pickleball & Pizza Night

April 24 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Club Pickle & Padel 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States

$25
Earth Week

April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Earth Week
Nature Playdates

April 25 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Nature Playdates

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Public Skate

April 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Family Archery Nights

April 26 @ 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm Family Archery Nights

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Public Skate

April 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

April 28 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 28 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Stories in the Woods

April 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Woods

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

April 29 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Wiggle Time

April 30 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

April 30 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
May 2026
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

May 1 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Toddler Trek

May 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Toddler Trek

The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$6
Public Skate

May 1 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Public Skate

May 1 @ 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

May 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
Birds and Blooms- Indiana Dunes Trip

May 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$30
Public Skate

May 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Screen Free Week: The Empire Bikes Back

May 3 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Wayne Thomas Elementary School 2939 Summit Drive, Highland Park, Illinois, United States

Free
Stuffed Animal Wildlife Hospital

May 3 @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Public Skate

May 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Screen Free Week: Mini Golf

May 4 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Screen Free Week: Mini Golf

River's Edge Mini Golf 2203 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

May 5 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

May 5 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Screen Free Week: Mini Golf

May 5 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Screen Free Week: Mini Golf

River's Edge Mini Golf 2203 Skokie Valley Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Stories in the Sand

May 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Sand

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

May 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Screen Free Week: Hike With a Naturalist

May 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Screen Free Week: Chalk a Palooza

May 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:15 am

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Wiggle Time

May 7 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Public Skate

May 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Screen Free Week: Open Swim

May 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Screen Free Week: Natural Areas Volunteer Day

May 8 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Free
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

May 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Public Skate

May 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Public Skate

May 8 @ 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

May 8 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
River Day Natural Areas Work Day

May 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West, Highland Park, IL, United States
Compost Give Back

May 9 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Hidden Creek AquaPark 1220 Fredrickson Place, Highland Park, IL, United States
Family Archery Nights

May 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am Family Archery Nights

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$14
Public Skate

May 9 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Public Skate

Centennial Ice Arena 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL, United States

$7 – $11
Blossoms & Bugs Family Fest

May 9 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

Free
Mother’s Day Pickleball & Padel Social

May 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Club Pickle & Padel 2205 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL, United States

$10 – $20
Mother’s Day Yoga & Mimosas

May 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$25
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

May 12 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Stories in the Woods

May 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Woods

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

May 13 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Workshop Meeting

May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Workshop Meeting

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States
Family Art Night

May 13 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

West Ridge Center 636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$15
Wiggle Time

May 14 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

May 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

May 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
Spring Campout

May 16 @ 4:00 pm - May 17 @ 9:00 am

The Preserve of Highland Park 1207 Park Ave West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$18
The Buzz About Bees

May 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$16
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Wiggle Time

May 19 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Stories in the Sand

May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Sand

Rosewood Beach 883 Sheridan Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12
Wiggle Time

May 20 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Wiggle Time

May 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wiggle Time

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

$8 – $10
Natural Areas Volunteer Program

May 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Community Yoga at Park Fitness

May 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Community Yoga at Park Fitness

Park Fitness 1207 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL, United States

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsor:

Free
Tree Tots Nature Play Group

May 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Tree Tots Nature Play Group

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$17
Stories in the Woods

May 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Stories in the Woods

Heller Nature Center 2821 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL, United States

$12

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