Little Kids, Big World: Labor Day

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. Saturday topics are repeated Mondays. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Sept. 5, 10:15 a.m. and Sept. 7, 10 a.m. Labor Day. Explore the history of Labor Day, a time to honor the hard-working people of America. Make a patriotic paper lantern.

Upcoming Programs:

Sept. 12, 10:15 a.m. and Sept. 14, 10 a.m. National Make a Hat Day. What’s on your head? Learn about the history of hats and create one out of paper.

Sept. 19, 10:15 a.m. and Sept. 21, 10 a.m. Harvest Time. Discover the workings of a farm during harvest season and play in our sensory bins.

Sept. 26, 10:15 a.m. and Sept. 28, 10 a.m. Mastodons vs. Woolly Mammoths. Compare mastodons and woolly mammoths, then decorate a paper bag woolly mammoth puppet to take home.

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