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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!

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.  

Related LibGuide: Kids Events and Resources by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)

Date:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts   STEAM   Summer Reading Adventure  
Audience:
 
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Registrations open at 2:00pm Wednesday, July 1, 2026

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