As foster and adoptive parents, building strong relationships with your children is important for creating a stable and nurturing home. Spending quality time together allows you to bond, understand your child’s needs, and foster open communication. Trust and strong family relationships provide the foundation for healing, growth, and a sense of belonging. As a foster or adoptive parent, prioritizing these moments of connection promotes positive behaviors and helps ensure your child thrives in their new family environment.
Below are activities in the Bismarck/Mandan area for your family to gather and make memories together! Click on each underlined link to learn more about each opportunity.
The North Dakota Heritage Center offers exhibits that are both educational and engaging! Make sure to go to the top floor, where there are additional activities and a slide! The link provided above will bring you to the monthly events calendar where they offer fun classes for all the kids!
Get a library card for endless learning, imagination, and fun! The link provided above will bring you to upcoming and featured events for children, teens, and adults.
Is the Morton Mandan Public Library closer to you? Get a library card for endless learning, imagination, and fun! The link provided above will bring you to upcoming and featured events for babies, kids, teens, and adults.
The Theo Art School offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and events in various art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. The school is dedicated to fostering creativity, self-expression, and community engagement through art. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this is the place for you!
Bismarck Parks and Recreation offers a variety of kid-friendly events and activities throughout the year, designed to engage children in fun, active, and educational experiences. Click the links above to find out more!
This is an all-inclusive website of activities available within the Bismarck/Mandan area!
Check this page out! Get in the know of all the upcoming events perfect for your family to partake it and make special memories together!
Hungry??? Check out this handout to find local restaurants that offer free or lower-cost kids' meals!