Come see why we' were voted Fredericksburg's Best Children's Attraction
TEACHING PIONEER WAYS TO LITTLE PIONEERS
for children 10 and under
Monthly Activities
Weekly Summer Program
**CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT**
COST
$3 per child
(for admission & materials)
free for 1 accompanying adult*
(*except for Campfire Evening)
(adult & child may tour the grounds after activity at no extra charge)
$3 per child
(for admission & materials)
free for 1 accompanying adult*
(*except for Campfire Evening)
(adult & child may tour the grounds after activity at no extra charge)
WHERE
grounds of Pioneer Museum
325 W Main
grounds of Pioneer Museum
325 W Main
WHEN
See specific dates below
3rd Saturday programs begin at 10:15 am
Thursday mornings in June and July begin at 10:15 am
Campfire Night - November 20 begins at 6:30 pm
*Accompanying Adults must remain with Children"
See specific dates below
3rd Saturday programs begin at 10:15 am
Thursday mornings in June and July begin at 10:15 am
Campfire Night - November 20 begins at 6:30 pm
*Accompanying Adults must remain with Children"
January 16, 2021
Wax and Wicks: Hand-Dipped Candles!
Choose your own colorful design and dip to your heart's content! Then, take home your creation and light your home with a rainbow of hand-dipped beauty!
Choose your own colorful design and dip to your heart's content! Then, take home your creation and light your home with a rainbow of hand-dipped beauty!
February 20, 2021
Bread & Butter from Scratch!
Come and knead the dough, shape the bun, and churn the butter for your own mid-morning snack! Everything tastes better if you've worked hard to make it yourself!
Come and knead the dough, shape the bun, and churn the butter for your own mid-morning snack! Everything tastes better if you've worked hard to make it yourself!
March 19-20, 2021
Spring Break at the Pioneer Museum!
Two crazy-full days of living history, hands-on crafting, games and toys from pioneer days, storytelling and sing-alongs. Rope making, a chuck wagon, corn husk and knot doll making, and living history presenters full of personality! Don't miss this event! Both days from 10am-5pm
Two crazy-full days of living history, hands-on crafting, games and toys from pioneer days, storytelling and sing-alongs. Rope making, a chuck wagon, corn husk and knot doll making, and living history presenters full of personality! Don't miss this event! Both days from 10am-5pm
April 3, 2021
Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Children 10 and under can bring a basket and fill it with eggs. Separate age group areas. Big prize baskets for Golden Egg Finders. .Face-painting and refreshments after the hunt.
Children 10 and under can bring a basket and fill it with eggs. Separate age group areas. Big prize baskets for Golden Egg Finders. .Face-painting and refreshments after the hunt.
May 8, 2021
Weaving Loom-inous Beauty!!
"Spin" on by, and see if you have a "heddle" for weaving! Watch the process from carded wool to beautiful scarf. "Wool" you be the best weaver? Let's find out!
"Spin" on by, and see if you have a "heddle" for weaving! Watch the process from carded wool to beautiful scarf. "Wool" you be the best weaver? Let's find out!
June 2021
Beading
Build a Log Cabin!
Bow and Arrow Hunt
Petting Zoo
Build a Log Cabin!
Bow and Arrow Hunt
Petting Zoo
July 2021
Weaving
A terrifically fun hands-on make-and-take activity
A happy times hands-on make-and-take activity
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Making
A terrifically fun hands-on make-and-take activity
A happy times hands-on make-and-take activity
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Making
August 2021
No scheduled activities. Come visit the museum before Back to School!
September 18, 2021
A Patchwork Project!
Try your hand at piecing and quilting your own miniature quilt! Lots of beautiful quilts on display, and helpful quilters to show the old ways and the new.
Try your hand at piecing and quilting your own miniature quilt! Lots of beautiful quilts on display, and helpful quilters to show the old ways and the new.
October 16, 2021
Forge Your Own Way!
An event held in our own blacksmith shop. Trained blacksmiths will teach children about the history of the craft, and then help the kids forge something special of their very own creation. (Safety first! Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.)
An event held in our own blacksmith shop. Trained blacksmiths will teach children about the history of the craft, and then help the kids forge something special of their very own creation. (Safety first! Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes.)
November 20, 2021 - An Evening Activity
Campfire Evening!
A cozy campfire, a funny storyteller, roasting marshmallows and singing those classic campfire songs. Fun for the whole family!
A cozy campfire, a funny storyteller, roasting marshmallows and singing those classic campfire songs. Fun for the whole family!
December 4, 2021
Kinderfest!
A wonderful tradition for children 10 and under. Bring a stocking, enjoy music, story, crafts, and refreshments. Take a picture with Santa! Leave with a stocking full of goodies!
A wonderful tradition for children 10 and under. Bring a stocking, enjoy music, story, crafts, and refreshments. Take a picture with Santa! Leave with a stocking full of goodies!
325 W. Main Street ~ fredericksburg, tx 78624
Hours and Fees10-5 Mon thru Sat
$7.50 Adults and $3,00 ages 6-17 5 and under FREE |
Telephone830-990-8441
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