Arts Events for Kids in Highland Park, IL

19 upcoming events · 8 free · from Highland Park Park District, Highland Park Public Library

Wednesday, October 21

• Ravinia Farmers Market🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM📍 Jens Jensen Park🔁 2 dates

  The Ravinia Farmers Market returns for its 48th season, bringing fresh local foods, live music and community f…

  Price not listed
• Not So Spooky Spider Party🕒 Wed, Oct 21 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM📍 West Ridge Community Center

  Join us for a not-so-spooky spider adventure as we read The Very Busy Spider, discover how spiders build their…

  $10–$12

Thursday, October 22

• Haciendo Flores Cempasúchil de Papel - Escuela Indian Trail🕒 Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 Indian Trail Elementary School

  Come make beautiful paper marigolds with Laura Garcia of Paper Perennial! These bright flowers bloom into late…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, October 23

• Insect Pinning🕒 Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Rosewood Beach

  Learn about our native insects through the fascinating art of insect pinning! In this hands-on workshop, parti…

  $35

Saturday, October 24

• Day of the Dead Opening Celebration: Tarde de Catrinas🕒 Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Jens Jensen Park

  Kick off Day of the Dead week with a vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, music, and color.…

  Free

Sunday, October 25

• The Grown Ups at Heller Nature Center🕒 Sun, Oct 25 · 4:45 PM - 7:00 PM📍 Heller Nature Center

  This fall, Heller Nature Center is excited to welcome The Tramps! The Tramps are an independent itinerant coll…

  $2

Wednesday, October 28

• Personalized Bookmarks🕒 Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM📍 Highland Park Public Library

  Learn the different ways you can customize bookmarks using the Cricut, an up and coming addition to our Makers…

  Free · Registration required
• Ravinia Farmers Market🕒 Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM📍 Jens Jensen Park🔁 2 dates

  The Ravinia Farmers Market returns for its 48th season, bringing fresh local foods, live music and community f…

  Price not listed
• Family Art Night🕒 Wed, Oct 28 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 West Ridge Community Center🔁 2 dates

  Family Art Night offers a delightful evening of creativity and bonding for all ages. Each month features a sur…

  $15

Sunday, November 1

• Closing Celebration and Community Ofrenda🕒 Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM📍 Memorial Park

  Gather at Memorial Park for a meaningful afternoon of remembrance, culture, and community as Day of the Dead w…

  Free

Wednesday, November 4

• Teen Time🕒 Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM📍 Highland Park Public Library🔁 2 dates

  String an assortment of shiny beads onto wire and place them strategically in a small pot to make a plant that…

  Free

Sunday, November 8

• Play in a Day!🕒 Sun, Nov 8 · 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM📍 West Ridge Community Center

  Lights, camera, madness! In just one day, we’ll cast the parts, rehearse, make costumes, create props, and put…

  $45–$65

Wednesday, November 11

• Teen Time🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM📍 Highland Park Public Library🔁 2 dates

  String an assortment of shiny beads onto wire and place them strategically in a small pot to make a plant that…

  Free
• STREAM Explorers School Day Off🕒 Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM📍 West Ridge Community Center

  The STREAM Explorers School Day Off program offers a fun and educational day for children when school is out. …

  $100–$125

Thursday, November 12

• Japanese Bookbinding🕒 Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM📍 Highland Park Public Library

  Artist Mami Takahashi will lead you through the process of Japanese bookbinding while sharing cultural and his…

  Free · Registration required

Friday, November 13

• Family Lego Night🕒 Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 West Ridge Community Center

  Join us for a fun-filled Family LEGO Night, where creativity and imagination take center stage! Families are i…

  $15

Saturday, November 14

• Note for Note: Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM📍 Highland Park Public Library

  Join us for an enthralling performance featuring the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago, or KPAC. KPA…

  Free
• Leaf Peeping & Pressing Workshop🕒 Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM📍 Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center

  Transform a crisp autumn day into a lasting memory. This two-part program blends the mindful relaxation of a s…

  $14

Wednesday, November 18

• Family Art Night🕒 Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 West Ridge Community Center🔁 2 dates

  Family Art Night offers a delightful evening of creativity and bonding for all ages. Each month features a sur…

  $15