“A Kid’s Life” is a series of free programs for kids at Durham parks. Each program explores a topic that will be both fun and educational for kids. These are drop-in programs.
Registration is not required for these events, but make sure to follow the links below to see all the details.
A Kid’s Life: Bountiful Blooms All Year Long
Saturday, May 25th, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West Point on the Eno
5101 N. Roxboro Road, Durham
Free
Pre-registration not required
Age 5-12
Come try your hand at some of the ways children during the Victorian Era enjoyed spring’s bountiful blooms long after the season’s end. We will learn about methods of preserving flowers and make our own wax flowers. Drop-in program, no registration required. Adults must stay with their children and are encouraged to participate.
A Kid’s Life: Churning and Learning
Saturday, June 22nd, 2019
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Leigh Farm Park
370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham
Free
Pre-registration not required
Age 4-15
Did you know that each year, 150 pounds of butter were made on the Leigh Farm? Learn more about daily life in the 1800s and make your own butter! Interactive drop-in program, no registration required. Adults must stay with their children, and are encouraged to participate.
A Kid’s Life: The Daily Grind and Flour Power
Saturday, July 27th, 2019
West Point on the Eno
5101 N. Roxboro Road, Durham
Free
Pre-registration not required
Age 4-15
We have used mills to grind grain into flour since Biblical times. Come learn the ins and outs of milling and sample bread baked with flour ground at West Point. Interactive drop-in program, no registration required. Adults must stay with their children, and are encouraged to participate.
A Kid’s Life: Old School Games
Saturday, August 24th, 2019
Leigh Farm Park
370 Leigh Farm Road, Durham
Free
Pre-registration not required
Age 4-15
Join us as we play popular children’s games from the past. Interactive drop-in program, no registration required. Adults must stay with their children, and are encouraged to participate.
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