Nature Preschool at River Bend Nature Center is coming back this fall! Children will experience dynamic, free-play exploration of their natural environment. Guided by their innate sense of wonder, children will explore several ecosystems. Including the bottomland forest, the pond, the wild side, and the hillside. The activities and locations are learner-directed so children have…
Squirrels, bats, owls, oh my! What does an owl eat? What does nocturnal mean? Are raccoons as friendly as they look? Join us as we learn about all your favorite furry forest friends during Mommy & Me: Forest Animals! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and…
Old McWalter had a CrashWorks, E-I-E-I-O! (Did you know our rhino’s name is Walter?) We’re having some farm themed, sensory fun at this week’s Mommy & Me: Messy Munchkins! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance. It plays an essential role in brain development, helping…
Firebird Inferno National Youth Wrestling Tournament is returning to Wichita Falls, Texas over the veteran's day holiday weekend – November 10, 11, and 12 at Kay Yeager Coliseum. The National tournament is expected to draw more than 1,500 of the toughest wrestlers in the country with 4,500 spectators in 2023. In 2922, 1,000 wrestlers from…
Old McWalter had a CrashWorks, E-I-E-I-O! (Did you know our rhino’s name is Walter?) We’re having some farm themed, sensory fun at this week’s Mommy & Me: Messy Munchkins! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance. It plays an essential role in brain development, helping…
-Explore the life cycle of a star -Create a constellation -Make your own star finder! This program is for ages K-8th and is included with general admission. Science Saturday begins at 1 pm, and it is not a come-and-go program. General admission: $6, Children/Seniors/Military/Students: $5, and Children 1 and Under and RBNC members are free.
From Mayflowers to turkey dinner, we’ve got all your Thanksgiving sensory exploration needs covered! Join us for some messy fun! Unlike Thanksgiving dinner, you aren’t in charge of cleaning up this mess! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance. It plays an essential role in…
-Mix art with science and create masterpieces! -Make exploding paint rockets, dried flower suncatchers, clay dinosaurs and much more! All ages are welcome, this program is FREE and is sponsored by the George and Fay Young Foundation.
From Mayflowers to turkey dinner, we’ve got all your Thanksgiving sensory exploration needs covered! Join us for some messy fun! Unlike Thanksgiving dinner, you aren’t in charge of cleaning up this mess! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance. It plays an essential role in…
With the flip of a switch, more than 60,000 lights on more than 200 lighted displays will glitter and sparkle, bringing the sights and sounds of the season to adults and children. Our Nature Gift shop will be open for holiday shopping and other goodies! Come join us to celebrate this holiday season! ElectriCritters will…
Grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, teachers...let CrashWorks help you knock some names off your gift giving list this holiday season! Join us as we make ornaments, unique paintings and sculptures, and more! We’ll even help you wrap your gifts! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance.…
Grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, teachers...let CrashWorks help you knock some names off your gift giving list this holiday season! Join us as we make ornaments, unique paintings and sculptures, and more! We’ll even help you wrap your gifts! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance.…
Grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, teachers...let CrashWorks help you knock some names off your gift giving list this holiday season! Join us as we make ornaments, unique paintings and sculptures, and more! We’ll even help you wrap your gifts! **Why sensory play?** Sensory play stimulates your child's five senses while engaging them in movement and balance.…