Little Kids, Big World Learning Series

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to the free interactive 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. 4 Labor Day, 10 a.m. Let’s have a Labor Day parade. Learn about the history of the federal holiday and discuss careers. Create a hat you would wear at a job, then march in a Labor Day parade through the State Museum.

Sept. 7 Grandparents Are Great, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. We love our grandparents. They are an important part of our history and culture. Make gifts for your grandparents or a loved one for Grandparents Day.

Sept. 11 Grandparents Are Great, 10 a.m. We love our grandparents. They are an important part of our history and culture. Make gifts for your grandparents or a loved one for Grandparents Day.

Sept. 18 Genealogy With the State Archives, 10 a.m. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Sept. 25 Migration, 10 a.m. It’s cold in the winter, so where do the animals go? Learn about migratory animals and where they travel to stay warm. Make a beautiful paper butterfly.

Sept. 28 Lovely Leaves, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fall is here! Join us on a leaf hunt on the Capitol grounds and see the different shapes leaves have. Create your own leaf prints.

For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, [email protected] or 701.328.2792. 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.