What free kids events are in Highland Park, IL?

Highland Park has 69 free upcoming kids and family events, including community and arts activities at local libraries and park districts. Updated daily.

What types of kids events are available in Highland Park?

Highland Park offers 42 community events, 27 arts events, 13 education events, 13 nature events, 1 stem event, 1 sports event. Events are sourced from Highland Park Park District, Highland Park Public Library.

Where can I find kids events in Highland Park this week?

KiddoChicago lists all upcoming kids events in Highland Park from Highland Park Park District, Highland Park Public Library. Visit kiddochicago.com/events/highland-park for the full list, or use the interactive map at kiddochicago.com to filter by age, date, and location.

Free Kids & Family Events in Highland Park, IL

Kids & Family Events in Highland Park, IL

97 upcoming events · libraries, park districts & community centers · updated daily · 📅 This weekend

Highland Park has 97 upcoming kids and family events — 69 free — from 2 local sources: Highland Park Park District, Highland Park Public Library.

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Grab & Go Birds' Nest — 2026-04-23 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

A Look at the Iran War — 2026-04-23 · 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Film Discussion Group — 2026-04-23 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go Birds' Nest — 2026-04-24 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go Birds' Nest — 2026-04-25 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go Birds' Nest — 2026-04-26 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Readers' Round Table — 2026-04-28 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-04-30 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-01 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Comic Book Exchange — 2026-05-02 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

3D Printing — 2026-05-02 · 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Moraine Township Community Mental Health — 2026-05-04 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-04 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read — 2026-05-04 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-05 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Moraine Township Community Mental Health — 2026-05-05 · 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-06 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Late Opening — 2026-05-06 · 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-07 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-07 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read 10:30 — 2026-05-07 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read 11:30 — 2026-05-07 · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-08 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-08 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-09 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Game Club — 2026-05-09 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Origami Challenge — 2026-05-10 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Book Discussion with Judy Levin — 2026-05-12 · 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-14 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Beginning Graphic Novel Club — 2026-05-14 · 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-15 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Digital Health Awareness — 2026-05-16 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go 3D Tulip Card — 2026-05-18 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read — 2026-05-18 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Speed Puzzle Competition — 2026-05-18 · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go 3D Tulip Card — 2026-05-19 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go 3D Tulip Card — 2026-05-20 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

DIY Coasters — 2026-05-20 · 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go 3D Tulip Card — 2026-05-21 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-21 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read 10:30 — 2026-05-21 · 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Rock & Read 11:30 — 2026-05-21 · 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Memory Cafe - New Location - New Format — 2026-05-21 · 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Film Discussion Group — 2026-05-21 · 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Grab & Go 3D Tulip Card — 2026-05-22 — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Social Worker in the Library — 2026-05-22 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Highland Park Public Library · Free

Public Skate — 2026-04-23 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Natural Areas Volunteer Program — 2026-04-24 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park · Free

Public Skate — 2026-04-24 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Community Yoga at Park Fitness — 2026-04-24 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Junior Pickleball & Pizza Night — 2026-04-24 · 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM — Club Pickle & Padel · $25

Nature Playdates — 2026-04-25 · 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Heller Nature Center · Free

Public Skate — 2026-04-25 · 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Family Archery Nights — 2026-04-26 · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM — Heller Nature Center · $14

Public Skate — 2026-04-27 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Public Skate — 2026-04-28 · 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Stories in the Woods — 2026-04-29 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Heller Nature Center · $12

Public Skate — 2026-04-30 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Natural Areas Volunteer Program — 2026-05-01 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park · Free

Public Skate — 2026-05-01 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Community Yoga at Park Fitness — 2026-05-01 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Batty for Bats — 2026-05-01 · 7:45 PM - 8:45 PM — Rosewood Beach · $14

Birds and Blooms- Indiana Dunes Trip — 2026-05-02 · 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM — Heller Nature Center · $30

Public Skate — 2026-05-02 · 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Screen Free Week: The Empire Bikes Back — 2026-05-03 · 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM — Wayne Thomas Elementary School · Free

Stuffed Animal Wildlife Hospital — 2026-05-03 · 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM — Heller Nature Center · $14

Public Skate — 2026-05-04 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Screen Free Week: Mini Golf — 2026-05-04 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — River’s Edge Mini Golf · Free

Public Skate — 2026-05-05 · 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Screen Free Week: Mini Golf — 2026-05-05 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — River’s Edge Mini Golf · Free

Stories in the Sand — 2026-05-06 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Rosewood Beach · $12

Screen Free Week: Hike With a Naturalist — 2026-05-06 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Heller Nature Center · Free

Screen Free Week: Chalk a Palooza — 2026-05-07 · 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM — West Ridge Community Center · Free

Public Skate — 2026-05-07 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Screen Free Week: Open Swim — 2026-05-07 · 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Screen Free Week: Natural Areas Volunteer Day — 2026-05-08 · 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Highland Park · Free

Natural Areas Volunteer Program — 2026-05-08 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park · Free

Public Skate — 2026-05-08 · 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Screen Free Week: Compost Pop-Up — 2026-05-08 · 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM — The Preserve of Highland Park · Free

Community Yoga at Park Fitness — 2026-05-08 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Compost Give Back — 2026-05-09 · 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM — Hidden Creek AquaPark · Free

River Day Natural Areas Work Day — 2026-05-09 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — The Preserve of Highland Park · Free

Family Archery Nights — 2026-05-09 · 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — Heller Nature Center · $14

Public Skate — 2026-05-09 · 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM — Centennial Ice Arena · $7 – $11

Blossoms & Bugs Family Fest — 2026-05-09 · 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM — Heller Nature Center · Free

Mother’s Day Pickleball & Padel Social — 2026-05-09 · 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM — Club Pickle & Padel · $10 – $20

Mother’s Day Yoga & Mimosas — 2026-05-10 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Rosewood Beach · $25

Stories in the Woods — 2026-05-13 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Heller Nature Center · $12

Workshop Meeting — 2026-05-13 · 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM — West Ridge Community Center · Free

Family Art Night — 2026-05-13 · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM — West Ridge Community Center · $15

Natural Areas Volunteer Program — 2026-05-15 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park · Free

Community Yoga at Park Fitness — 2026-05-15 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Spring Campout — 2026-05-16 · 4:00 PM - 9:00 AM — The Preserve of Highland Park · $18

The Buzz About Bees — 2026-05-17 · 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Heller Nature Center · $16

Stories in the Sand — 2026-05-20 · 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM — Rosewood Beach · $12

Natural Areas Volunteer Program — 2026-05-22 · 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Highland Park · Free

Community Yoga at Park Fitness — 2026-05-22 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM — Park Fitness · Free

Event sources for Highland Park:

Highland Park Park District
Highland Park Public Library

Events are scraped daily from public library and park district calendars. KiddoChicago is not affiliated with any listed organization.