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Homeschool Day—Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Experience what life was like with hands on farm activities such as plowing and planting, shucking corn and feeding chickens, milking buttermilk the Incredible Cow, and washing clothes the old fashioned way.

Lone Star History Day—Homeschool Day

Join Dallas Heritage Village for this year’s Lone Star History Day for homeschool children as you examine the history of medicine before modern day innovations.

Saturday at the Homestead at LLELA

Saturday at the Cabin

Visitors of all ages are welcome to step back in time by visiting the historic Minor-Porter log house, which was built around 1869.

Saturday at the Homestead at LLELA

Saturday at the Cabin

Visitors of all ages are welcome to step back in time by visiting the historic Minor-Porter log house, which was built around 1869.

Hispanic Heritage Month

During Hispanic Heritage Month, free docent-guided tours in Spanish explore Spanish and Ancient American masterpieces in the Kimbell’s permanent collection.

Saturday at the Homestead at LLELA

Saturday at the Cabin

Visitors of all ages are welcome to step back in time by visiting the historic Minor-Porter log house, which was built around 1869.

First Fridays at the Farm, Nash Farm in Grapevine

First Fridays at the Farm: Patriotic Picnic

Learn how to make pickles at this heritage skills workshop at Grapevine’s historic Nash Farm on Friday, August 3 from 10am–12pm. Open to adults and to kids age 3 and older. $3 per person.

Cotton Crafters Workshop

Learn about the process of creating handmade textiles. The workshop will include information on the history of cotton in Grapevine as well as the steps involved in growing and processing cotton. Participants will create a handwoven craft to take home.