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On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...
Snow came early in Firefly Grove this year, so Spark the Firefly gets to experience her first snow day! Join Spark as she learns all about snow, hibernation, and exciting winter activities like sledding and ice skating. Spark's Snow Day includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of winter fun for families! The show...
Let’s look for signs of animals! A treat will be provided. Ages 6-10.
It’s the Year of the Rabbit! Hop on over to the library to hear Ms. Jennifer read cultural stories, make a bunny craft, and get a lucky treat. Best for ages 5+. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Registration is required. For information on more events like...
REGISTER IN ADVANCE Go a little nutty as we celebrate National Squirrel Day! We’ll start indoors to recognize this day by learning all about these fluffy-tailed friends and the role they play in nature and the environment. Afterward, we’ll take a hike to look for them and try our hand at some tricky squirrel nest...
Join the American Indian Center for a workshop on Snow Snake, a Native American winter sport. Enjoy storytelling, stick making and the formation of Snow Snake itself, weather permitting. Grove 2.
Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...
Listen to a traditional Chinese folktale about the New Year, and make a lantern with help from York High School's Chinese Club. Live in-person. No registration required. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
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