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Unearth a Story: Archeology Activities for Kids

Calling all junior paleontologists!

Test your archeological skills this summer by joining this interactive program to play and learn about prehistoric flora and fauna. Dig up fossils, crack open geodes, build an excavator, and create your own fossil imprints to take home with you!

Arrive at 1:30pm to catch a screening of The Magic School Bus: The Busasaurus. Crafts and activities begin at 2pm. 

This program is designed for families with kids of age six to twelve and is offered in connection to this year's Summer Reading theme, Unearth A Story.  

Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Oakton Meeting Room 1, Oakton Meeting Room 2
Library Branch:
Oakton Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts   STEAM   Summer Reading Adventure  
Audience:
School Age Children
 

Registration is required. There are no seats available but a waiting list is available.

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