Civil War Themed Living History Weekend
Learn about the Civil War, get recruited to join the army, and march and drill with soldiers.
Learn about the Civil War, get recruited to join the army, and march and drill with soldiers.
Learn about the Civil War, get recruited to join the army, and march and drill with soldiers.
Learn about water, do hands-on activities, and visit vendors.
Burpee Museum is home to the world’s most complete and best-preserved juvenile T. Rex. Her name is Jane! It’s awesome to have a piece of history right here in Rockford. Burpee also has a variety of natural history exhibits including animals, first people, and Sprouts, a children’s room full of interactive exhibits. Burpee is open daily and holds special events and donation days throughout the year.
Learn about composting, listen to a storytime and do a soil sensory activity, and bring a bag home for composting. Register here.
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Kids ages 5-8 can learn about birds. Register here.
Kids can learn about birds, spend time outdoors, and enjoy nature. Ages 5-8 have a session at 10 am, ages 9-12 have a session at 1 pm. Sign up here.
Kids can learn about snowflakes and make a snowflake catcher craft. This event takes place at Roger Gustafson Nature Center.
Homeschoolers ages 5-8 and 9-12 can enjoy a program about predators and prey. Register here. Cost: $10 per member / $15 per non-member