Events

The Gospel PraiSing Festival 2026 will be held on the Capitol grounds in Bismarck, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 3.  Special guest artist is Natalie Layne, pianist, singer/songwriter and worship leader.  There will be more music throughout the day from Braveheart Band, Sister Seven, Jacob Rocky, GPS Ministries, Beer & Hymns-ND, One Dei, and Dan Weigel & Friends.  Food Vendors will be on site.  It is a free event, but free-will offerings will go to support Heavens Helpers Go! Disciple program.  Questions can be directed to Julie at 226-0356.

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.

Aug. 1, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 3, 10 a.m. Fishing. What a catch! Learn what kind of fish are in North Dakota. Try your luck at casting with a fishing pole and create a paper fish to take home.

Aug. 8, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 10, a.m. Bison. I am not a buffalo! Discover what makes bison different than buffalo. We’ll visit our bison in the gallery and complete a coloring sheet.

Aug.15,10:15 a.m. and Aug. 17,10 a.m. Animal Tracks. What animals can you see while exploring North Dakota? Study what tracks different animals make and print tracks of your own.

Aug. 22, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. Ladybugs. Ladybugs are North Dakota’s state insect. Find out how it was chosen and put together a 3D paper ladybug.

Aug. 29, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 31, 10 a.m. Apples. What kind of apples grow in North Dakota? Stamp a picture with apple slices.

Discover summer fun at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of  naturalism in July, survival in August, and agriculture and ecology in September.  Programs are offered throughout the day.

July 27-31, Edible Plants of the Expedition. Learn about some of the plants observed by the expedition in this area and how those plants are used today.

Aug 1-2, Navigating Nature. Take on the role of a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition sent on a journey to document the landscape, plants, and animals of the area while learning the basics of navigation. You will be equipped with a clipboard, field journal, field map, compass, and pencils. Conclude your work by sending your findings to the president as the men of the expedition did before departing Fort Mandan.

Aug 3-7, Lost in Translation: The Interpreter’s Game. Learn how complicated communication was for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Aug 8-9, Candle Making. Craft a keepsake to spark your love of history.

Aug 10-14, Lost in Translation: The Interpreter’s Game. Learn how complicated communication was for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Aug 15-16, Soapmaking. How did the expedition keep clean? Make soap to take on your adventures.

Aug 17-21, But Did You Survive? Let’s play a game of survival. As you embark on your journey of westward expansion, learn about the medicine of the expedition.

Aug 22-23, Flint & Steel Racing. Learn about the fire-starting process of using flint and steel. Once you have mastered the task of creating a spark, test your skills in a fire-starting race!

Aug 24-28, But Did You Survive? Let’s play a game of survival. As you embark on your journey of westward expansion, learn about the medicine of the expedition.

Aug 29-30, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations. How long can you last?

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

Enjoy the simple joy of reading under the open sky at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library outdoor “Silent Reading Party”, held on the Library Labyrinth on the North Lawn (inside if inclement weather).  All ages are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for some quiet company.  The library is at 515 N 5th Street in Bismarck.  The party is held Tuesdays, June 23, July 21, and August 25 from 6:30 to 8:00 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.

Discover summer fun at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of  naturalism in July, survival in August, and agriculture and ecology in September.  Programs are offered throughout the day.

July 27-31, Edible Plants of the Expedition. Learn about some of the plants observed by the expedition in this area and how those plants are used today.

Aug 1-2, Navigating Nature. Take on the role of a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition sent on a journey to document the landscape, plants, and animals of the area while learning the basics of navigation. You will be equipped with a clipboard, field journal, field map, compass, and pencils. Conclude your work by sending your findings to the president as the men of the expedition did before departing Fort Mandan.

Aug 3-7, Lost in Translation: The Interpreter’s Game. Learn how complicated communication was for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Aug 8-9, Candle Making. Craft a keepsake to spark your love of history.

Aug 10-14, Lost in Translation: The Interpreter’s Game. Learn how complicated communication was for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Aug 15-16, Soapmaking. How did the expedition keep clean? Make soap to take on your adventures.

Aug 17-21, But Did You Survive? Let’s play a game of survival. As you embark on your journey of westward expansion, learn about the medicine of the expedition.

Aug 22-23, Flint & Steel Racing. Learn about the fire-starting process of using flint and steel. Once you have mastered the task of creating a spark, test your skills in a fire-starting race!

Aug 24-28, But Did You Survive? Let’s play a game of survival. As you embark on your journey of westward expansion, learn about the medicine of the expedition.

Aug 29-30, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations. How long can you last?

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

Aug. 1, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 3, 10 a.m. Fishing. What a catch! Learn what kind of fish are in North Dakota. Try your luck at casting with a fishing pole and create a paper fish to take home.

Aug. 8, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 10, a.m. Bison. I am not a buffalo! Discover what makes bison different than buffalo. We’ll visit our bison in the gallery and complete a coloring sheet.

Aug.15,10:15 a.m. and Aug. 17,10 a.m. Animal Tracks. What animals can you see while exploring North Dakota? Study what tracks different animals make and print tracks of your own.

Aug. 22, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. Ladybugs. Ladybugs are North Dakota’s state insect. Find out how it was chosen and put together a 3D paper ladybug.

Aug. 29, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 31, 10 a.m. Apples. What kind of apples grow in North Dakota? Stamp a picture with apple slices.

Capital Church, 3838 Jericho Road in Bismarck, invites you to a free Gordon Mote Concert on August 30 at 6 p.m.  A free will donation will be taken.

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.

Aug. 1, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 3, 10 a.m. Fishing. What a catch! Learn what kind of fish are in North Dakota. Try your luck at casting with a fishing pole and create a paper fish to take home.

Aug. 8, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 10, a.m. Bison. I am not a buffalo! Discover what makes bison different than buffalo. We’ll visit our bison in the gallery and complete a coloring sheet.

Aug.15,10:15 a.m. and Aug. 17,10 a.m. Animal Tracks. What animals can you see while exploring North Dakota? Study what tracks different animals make and print tracks of your own.

Aug. 22, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 24, 10 a.m. Ladybugs. Ladybugs are North Dakota’s state insect. Find out how it was chosen and put together a 3D paper ladybug.

Aug. 29, 10:15 a.m. and Aug. 31, 10 a.m. Apples. What kind of apples grow in North Dakota? Stamp a picture with apple slices.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

 Embark on a hands-on adventure at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, 838 – 28th Ave SW, Washburn.  Enjoy free interactive learning programs for all ages.  Learn new skills and create hands-on projects centered on the themes of agriculture and ecology. Programs are offered at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.

Aug. 31-Sept. 4, Farming on the Northern Great Plains. Discover the rich agricultural heritage along the Missouri River, from Indigenous gardens to modern-day agricultural practices.

Sept. 5-6, Bubble Art. Create colorful bubble art on a postcard, or bring white T-shirts, blankets, or towels from home to decorate.

Sept. 7-11, Where the Buffalo Roam. Join in the conversation during this lecture about the bison’s ecological impact on the northern Plains.

Sept. 12-13, Bird Scavenger Hunt. Follow clues from your feathered friends during a scavenger hunt across the grounds of Fort Mandan.

Sept. 14-18: Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 19-20, Ice Water Challenge. Being a fur trader puts you in extreme situations, including having to wade through icy water to check traps. How long would you last?

Sept. 21-25, Ecology of the Missouri River. Learn about the ecological importance of the river before and after the Garrison Dam.

Sept. 26-27, Paper Boat Challenge. Design a boat to transport goods up the river for the fur trade.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.