Fun for Kids… and Parents Too!
Hike, ramble, track, sing, play, learn, and explore with the Harris Center.
Upcoming Programs
The Harris Center’s Rock Hound Club for Families in Gilsum
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join naturalists Susie Spikol and Julie Brown for a different rockin’ outing each month from August through November. We’ll explore rock and mineral collections, visit geological sites, and connect with geologists, all while keeping our eye out for special stones, fossils, and more.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Distant Hill Gardens
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil for these pint-sized adventures in Keene and beyond! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature.
Learn more »Nature’s Playground Play Group
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.
Learn more »Saw-whet Owl Banding Demonstration for Families
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Join the Harris Center’s saw-whet banding team to learn about this tiny bird of prey, and to see a demonstration of the banding process.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks and Toddlers in Tow at Beech Hill
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalist and animal lover Susie Spikol and parent educators from the River Center and The Grapevine in search of adventure and wild finds.
Learn more »Nature’s Playground Play Group
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.
Learn more »The Harris Center’s Rock Hound Club for Families at the Beneski Museum
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Join naturalists Susie Spikol and Julie Brown for a different rockin’ outing each month from August through November. We’ll explore rock and mineral collections, visit geological sites, and connect with geologists, all while keeping our eye out for special stones, fossils, and more.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at Robin Hood Park
10:30 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center educator Jazimina MacNeil for these pint-sized adventures in Keene and beyond! Together, we’ll explore, wander, and discover the magic of nearby nature.
Learn more »Nature’s Playground Play Group
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Join Harris Center naturalists and parent educators from The Grapevine and The River Center for a morning of child-centered, unstructured outdoor play. While your little ones collect acorns, build nests, pretend to be butterflies, build tiny forts, eat like chipmunks, and make new friends, you’ll have a chance to talk with other parents and caregivers.
Learn more »Babies in Backpacks & Toddlers in Tow at the Harris Center
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join Harris Center naturalist and animal lover Susie Spikol and parent educators from the River Center and The Grapevine in search of adventure and wild finds. Play games, sing songs, search for tiny creatures, and spend time with other families interested in exploring the outdoors.
Learn more »Contact Us
For more information on Harris Center family programs, please contact Susie Spikol at (603) 525-3394 or by email.
