Mandan Little Learners

10/19/2026

10/12/2026

MPS Early Learning Essentials

10/12/2026

Don't forget to go see the fire truck parade on Tuesday night!

Don't forget! We're holding our annual Open House Night on Tuesday, Oct. 13. A fire truck parade through town will kick off the event! The truck parade will start at 6:30 p.m. at Mandan Rural Fire Station located at 34th Street NW and follow Old Red Trail to Sixth Ave NW, to Main Street, to Sixth Ave NE, and then return to Station 1 on First Street NE.

The open house will follow from 7-9 p.m. at Mandan Fire Department Station #1 located at 110 Collins Ave, Mandan.

This event is free and open to the public.

10/08/2026

We are excited to host this Special Olympics North Dakota (rescheduled) event at the PlayLab!

Learn to Play Days give children of all abilities the opportunity to learn new sport skills! Clinics are intended for children ages 2-7

Nov. 14th 9:30-11 a.m.
Pre-registration is required- find the link in the comments.

We also need VOLUNTEERS! Information to sign up to volunteer is also linked in the comments.

10/07/2026

Why does talking and reading with a child from the day they're born matter so much? In this presentation, Dr. Beecher unpacks the science behind early language and literacy development — and what it means for caregivers, educators, and communities. Participants will learn why early literacy is foundational to lifelong health and wellbeing, and leave with proven, practical strategies for strengthening community-based efforts to support literacy for every child.

Webinar is available for CEUs for social workers, counselors, and occupational therapists.
Link to register is in our bio or if you google NDSU Parent Ed!

10/07/2026

Families with children 2 years and under... Don't forget to try out Words and Wiggles in the indoor playground at BECEP in Bismarck. October dates are Saturday the 17th and the 31st!

Words and Wiggles! We had so much fun the last two years and are happy to announce that Words and Wiggles is returning! THANK YOU to the families who attended and to Early Head Start Bismarck for partnering with us to sponsor the upcoming 26-27 Words and Wiggles events!❤️🙌🏻❤️

10/07/2026

So many fun activities in our communities! If you haven't tried Preschool Discovery Hour yet- you must! Admission to this program is FREE!
Families are welcome to explore the discovery areas in the gallery after PDH programming for regular admission fees (or with their membership perks).

🔬 Big discoveries start early!

Preschool Discovery Hour gives our youngest scientists a chance to explore STEM through hands-on activities and play.

Join us for Skeleton Science on October 14 to explore bones, X-rays, and movement!

9–9:45 AM or 3:30–4:15 PM | Ages 3–5 | Free Program