Free learning series 'Little Kids, Big World'

— Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free learning series “Little Kids, Big World” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. These interactive 30-minute programs introduce children to North Dakota’s fascinating history. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Sept. 6 and 10, Apples, 10 a.m. Apples are a popular fruit grown by North Dakota gardeners. Learn about the apple life cycle and create your own apple tambourine.

Sept. 13 and 17, Hispanic Heritage Month, 10 a.m. Did you know that September is National Hispanic Heritage Month? Explore Hispanic and Latinx culture in North Dakota and make papel picado, a traditional Mexican cut paper folk art.

Sept. 20 and 24, Vikings, 10 a.m. Who were the Vikings? Discover the history of these Scandinavian people, then make your own paper Viking helmet.

Sept. 27 and Oct. 1, Fall, 10 a.m. It’s fall y’all! Design your own leaf mask as we study about fall together.

For more information, contact Education Outreach Supervisor Madison Milbrath, [email protected] or 701.328.2794. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.