Events

Beginning Thursday, October 1, you are invited to join Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library for Star Wars Reads Month!  Read, watch shows or movies, and respond to the vast collection of literature in the Star Wars universe during the month of October.   You can participate in the Star Wars Reads Galactic Challenge on the Beanstack app from October 1 to 31 at Online at https://bismarcklibrary.beanstack.com/reader365.  From young Padawans to wise Jedi Masters, we invite everyone to read, view, write, and create in the spirit of Star Wars.  Says Yoda, “Celebrate you can. Prizes out of this world, complete the challenge, and receive you will.” Remember: “Read, and The Force will be with you!”

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library invites you to “Move It or Lose It,” an Adult Mobility Class.  A 60-minute session from 10 to 11 a.m. on several upcoming Fridays is designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment.  Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  Explore movement while enhancing your mobility, posture, balance, and gait. Incorporating dance elements into corrective exercises, it is open to anyone with limited mobility or balance challenges, helping you find joy and strength in every movement.  Classes are at the library, 515 N 5th Street, August 28 through September 18, and October 9 through 30.

You are invited to Heavens Helpers “Annual Night of Blessing Fiesta”, 6 p.m. on Friday, October 9, at South 40 Events, 50 Yegen Road in Lincoln.  This is a fundraising banquet supporting Heavens Helps Ministry as they feed, clothe, and care for our community with the love of Jesus.  Call 934-1568 to sponsor or ask questions.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library is hosting a “Costume Swap” on Saturday, October 10.  You may drop off gently used Halloween costumes free of tears and stains with all the essential pieces, and accessory donations for all ages and sizes from September 28 to October 7.  (Open containers of makeup or other potentially messy or unsanitary items are not accepted.)  October 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. you are invited to shop, but no donations will be accepted at that time.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Presents “Tough by Fair” Book Discussion with Author Winston Satran on Monday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m., October 5, 12, 19, and 26. From 1972–1986, Satran served as deputy warden and warden of the ND State Penitentiary. When he started, the prison was in disarray and on the verge of falling into chaos due to inadequate funding and staffing. The facility suffered from improper discipline, assaults on staff, decaying infrastructure, and broken utilities.  He will elaborate on his triumphs and challenges in instituting thriving new programs for prisoners, building respect for staff, and regaining control of the inmate population.

The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, 2576 8th St SW near Washburn, will host three hands-on “Make-and-Take Floral Arrangement Workshops”.  The cost includes all materials.  All are welcome, but those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.   The registration deadline for each workshop is the Wednesday prior to the event date. Sessions require a minimum of 10 participants and can accommodate up to 25.  Registration is available through Eventbrite at bit.ly/LCICFloralArrangements.  Sessions are 5:30 to 7 p.m.  “Pumpkins & Petals”, Wednesday, October 14; “Hunting & Harvest”, Wednesday, November 18; “Seasons Greenings” Wednesday, December 16.

The State Historical Society of North Dakota and the Montana Historical Society invite grades 6-12 social studies educators to a free professional development workshop, “Innovation on the Plains: Teaching History With Primary Sources,” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT on October 16 at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora.  Examine moments of innovation across the upper Great Plains during the 1900s using primary sources.  Lesson plan strategies align with North Dakota and Montana social studies standards as well as National History Day programs.  Earn nine hours of professional development or Office of Public Instruction renewal units.  Lunch and a travel stipend are provided.  Learn more and apply for the workshop by October 1 at ndstudies.gov/teacher-workshops, calling 328-2794 or shsprograms@nd.gov.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library invites you to “Move It or Lose It,” an Adult Mobility Class.  A 60-minute session from 10 to 11 a.m. on several upcoming Fridays is designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment.  Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  Explore movement while enhancing your mobility, posture, balance, and gait. Incorporating dance elements into corrective exercises, it is open to anyone with limited mobility or balance challenges, helping you find joy and strength in every movement.  Classes are at the library, 515 N 5th Street, August 28 through September 18, and October 9 through 30.

The 2026 ND Adult & Teen Challenge Gala in Bismarck will be held at the Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th Street, on October 16.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program starting at 6:15 p.m.  This is their annual fundraising event.  The Minot Gala will be held November 6.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Presents “Tough by Fair” Book Discussion with Author Winston Satran on Monday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m., October 5, 12, 19, and 26. From 1972–1986, Satran served as deputy warden and warden of the ND State Penitentiary. When he started, the prison was in disarray and on the verge of falling into chaos due to inadequate funding and staffing. The facility suffered from improper discipline, assaults on staff, decaying infrastructure, and broken utilities.  He will elaborate on his triumphs and challenges in instituting thriving new programs for prisoners, building respect for staff, and regaining control of the inmate population.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library invites you to “Move It or Lose It,” an Adult Mobility Class.  A 60-minute session from 10 to 11 a.m. on several upcoming Fridays is designed to get your body moving in a safe and enjoyable environment.  Led by experienced instructors from Northern Plains Dance, this class aims to foster trust and confidence.  Explore movement while enhancing your mobility, posture, balance, and gait. Incorporating dance elements into corrective exercises, it is open to anyone with limited mobility or balance challenges, helping you find joy and strength in every movement.  Classes are at the library, 515 N 5th Street, August 28 through September 18, and October 9 through 30.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

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 at 10:15 a.m. are repeated Mondays at 10 a.m.  Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

Oct. 3, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 5. 10 a.m. Fall Leaves. Why do leaves turn red, orange, and yellow? Uncover the science behind fall colors and create leaf prints on paper to take home.

Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. and Oct.12, 10 a.m. Genealogy With State Archives. Genealogy is the history of your family. Think about your family members, and chart how you are related on your own family tree.

Oct. 17, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 19, 10 a.m. Superheroes. From comic books to the big screen, superheroes have captured our imaginations for generations. Trace their history and design a superhero mask of your own.

Oct. 24, 10:15 a.m. and Oct. 26, 10 a.m. Jack-o’-lanterns. Ever wonder why pumpkins became a Halloween tradition? Dig into the history of jack-o’-lanterns and assemble your own paper version.

Oct. 31, 10:15 a.m. and Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Squirrels. North Dakota is home to several species of squirrels. Take a closer look at these busy backyard animals, then build your own squirrel from a paper cup.

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library Presents “Tough by Fair” Book Discussion with Author Winston Satran on Monday afternoons from 2 to 3 p.m., October 5, 12, 19, and 26. From 1972–1986, Satran served as deputy warden and warden of the ND State Penitentiary. When he started, the prison was in disarray and on the verge of falling into chaos due to inadequate funding and staffing. The facility suffered from improper discipline, assaults on staff, decaying infrastructure, and broken utilities.  He will elaborate on his triumphs and challenges in instituting thriving new programs for prisoners, building respect for staff, and regaining control of the inmate population.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Everyone is invited to explore the “Haunted Museum,” a new “legendscary” experience transforming a museum gallery into a spooky, story-filled adventure at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, Capitol grounds in Bismarck.  Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday November 1 enjoy this free, family-friendly event from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. Navigate eerie scenes inspired by regional folklore and encounter witches, dwarves, trolls, fairies, and other mysterious figures. Evening hours Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. offer an enhanced experience featuring a labyrinth with costumed characters.  North Dakota-themed spooky stories are read in the Great Plains Theater at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. on weekdays.  Additional evening story sessions will be held at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Russell Reid Auditorium.

Dates and Hours

• Wednesday, Oct. 21-Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, Oct. 26-Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Special Evening Hours, Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.