Now that it’s November, it’s time to celebrate Native American Heritage Month with cultural learning activities for kids. Listen to a story about fry bread, an Indigenous people’s dish, see Native dancers perform and learn how Indigenous folks built wigwams, all at no charge!
Native American History Storytime
Nov. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Maryland City Library
3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724
Read “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” by Kevin Noble Maillard and explore Native American culture through music and activities in this lively story time for preschoolers.
Free | aacpl.net
American Indian Heritage Day
Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum
10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685
Celebrate 10,000 years of history and culture with fun activities, educational demonstrations, Native dancers and more.
Free | jefpat.maryland.gov
Native Americans of Maryland
Nov. 8, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Brooklyn Park Library
1 East 11th Ave., Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
Learn how Native Americans made use of local natural resources through an interactive presentation that investigates friction fire-making methods, tool use and communication techniques used by some of Maryland’s earliest inhabitants; presented by the Irvine Nature Center on the library’s public floor; best for elementary-aged children
Free | aacpl.net
The Science of Native Life
Nov. 9, 2-3 p.m. | Edgewater Library
25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037
Learn about the science of native life through hands-on activities provided by educators from Jefferson Patterson Park. Find out how a wigwam stands up, how fletching helps arrows fly, how Native Americans made paint and more! This event is best for ages 6 and older.
Free | aacpl.net
