'Little Kids, Big World' free 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.

May 3 Dinosaur Pasta, 10 a.m. How are fossils formed? Explore the mystery of fossils and make your own dinosaur fossils out of pasta.

May 7 Dinosaur Pasta, 10 a.m. How are fossils formed? Explore the mystery of fossils and make your own dinosaur fossils out of pasta.

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

May 14 Zoo Yoga, 10 a.m. Have you ever stretched like a zebra or twisted like an owl? Learn about animals and stretch your body with zoo yoga.

May 17 Soil, 10 a.m. Our soil is so much more than dirt. Discover what the soil can do, then paint with different soil paints from around the state.

May 21 Soil, 10 a.m. Our soil is so much more than dirt. Discover what the soil can do, then paint with different soil paints from around the state.

May 24 Nature Walk, 10 a.m. Come on an adventure around the State Museum grounds while we walk and talk about our beautiful Earth and all that nature has to offer.

May 28 Nature Walk, 10 a.m. Come on an adventure around the State Museum grounds while we walk and talk about our beautiful Earth and all that nature has to offer.

May 31 Ice Cream, 10 a.m. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Create your own ice cream craft with cotton balls.

June 4 Ice Cream, 10 a.m. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Create your own ice cream craft with cotton balls.

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.