Free Learning Series 'Little Kids, Big World'

April 16, 2026

BISMARCK, N.D. - 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.

May 2, 10:15 a.m. and May 4, 10 a.m. Zoo Yoga. Have you ever stretched like a giraffe or twisted like an owl? Learn about animals as you stretch your body with zoo yoga.

May 9, 10:15 a.m. and May 11, 10 a.m. Mother's Day Bouquets. Since 1914 we have had a special day to celebrate mothers. Make a paper bouquet of flowers for a mom or a special person in your life.

May 16, 10:15 a.m. and May 18, 10 a.m. Nature Walk. Let's go on an adventure in the great outdoors. Learn about our beautiful world and all that nature has to offer as we walk the Capitol grounds.

May 23, 10:15 a.m. and May 25, 10 a.m. Painted Poppies. We celebrate Memorial Day to honor those who died fighting for our great nation. Create your own poppy painting in their memory to take home.

May 30, 10:15 a.m. and June 1, 10 a.m. Dino Prints. What left those footprints? Explore dinosaur footprints and make your own stamp art.

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.

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CONTACT
Kara Haff, Public Information Officer
[email protected]
701.328.3547

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