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Homestead Arts: Basket Making

the Granary building at S.C. 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, United States

Join us on Friday November 9, 2018 and make your own simple basket to take home. Our guest instructor, Cheryl Chambers, has been teaching this class for years, mostly to senior citizens and local centers. We provide all the materials and instruction. Best for ages 10 and up. Cost is $10 per basket made (two […]

$10

Girl Scouts: Winter Crafts – Candle Dipping and Mini Holiday Wreaths

the Granary building at S.C. 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, United States

Join us for a wonderful day of creating seasonal gifts! Make some candles and mini holiday wreaths to decorate a tree. For candles, we will fill molds and do some dipping into hot wax, just like the pioneers did-- on the wood burning stove. (With adult close supervision.) Decorate your own mini wreath with pinecones, […]

$10

Frontier Heritage Fair at Lane Co. Fairgrounds

Lane County Fairgrounds Eugene

This is a wonderful festival every year, and we will be a part of it this year with some fun displays and activities for kids. Please visit the fairgrounds and see all the frontier, wild west and civil war era goods and demonstrations. A great time for the whole family! This is happening at the […]

$5

Girls Scouts: Home on the Prairie Feb 2019

the Granary building at S.C. 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, United States

Go back in time and live like an Oregon settler in 1850 at our pioneer education center. The family farm includes a pond, chickens, garden, one-room schoolhouse, and a pioneer "homestead". We can provide pioneer clothing like bonnets and aprons or you can wear your own. Complete with fun activities, authentic "chores" and crafts. This […]

$17.50

Letters From the Trail at the SMJ House

SMJ House 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, United States

Experience our Letters From the Trail Presentation and Curriculum For home schoolers, at the SMJ House, in Eugene Oregon on Saturday March 16th at 1pm. Enrollment is limited; please register early.  This is a pre-registration ONLY event.  Meet Mrs. Annabelle Smith, an emigrant on the Oregon Trail, and listen to her talk about her journey […]

$10

Girl Scouts: Play like a Pioneer- Games Galore!

the Granary building at S.C. 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, United States

Cancelled due to low enrollment. Catch us in the Fall at our new location in Cottage Grove for more Girl Scouts Days.   Earn your Making Games badge while exploring history at our family pioneer farm. We will have a scavenger hunt, learn some historical games and make up our own party game! Create your […]

$17.50

Alpaca Fiber Arts Day At Aragon Alpacas

Aragon Alpacas 33005 Dillard Rd, Eugene, United States

Join us on Saturday, May 25th 2019 at Aragon Alpacas for a fuzzy, friendly and FUN day of learning about alpacas and fiber arts. We will pet the alpacas and may even see some newborn babies! Go inside and learn needle felting, spinning, carding wool and finger crocheting. Dress in your pioneer costume for some […]

$10

Horse Riding Day 2019

Animal Rescue Teaching 85671 Chezem Rd. , Eugene,, OR, United States

  Saturday June 1st 12pm to 2pm Kids aged 4 and up. Cost: $30 per child. Adult must stay with participating child. Space is limited; sign up early! Location for this event: Animal Rescue Teaching 85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405 Join us and help support our friends Animal Rescue Teaching while you learn about horses […]

$30

Open House at our New Location!

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Come visit our new location in the historic Dr. Snapp house and learn about our programs and events. Fun kids activities and a tour await you! This is FREE and fun for all ages. Meet our Director, Karen and our teacher, Kevin and experience all the unique history of the house. It sits next to […]

Open House at the Snapp House

Dr. Snapp House 360 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove, OR

Come visit our new location in the historic Dr. Snapp house and learn about our programs and events. Fun kids activities and a tour await you! This is FREE and fun for all ages. Meet our Director, Karen and experience all the unique history of the house. It sits next to a park by the […]