Children Activities

From Memorial Day until Labor Day, bring your children to the Children’s Garden for education activities with the Market Sprouts Mascots. The program that began in 2016 with 6 children now has over 70 each week. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Bird Feeders

May 27, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
What better way to honor spring than putting out a bird feeder. Children can make this craft on site or take the supplies home and do it there.

Plant a Pumpkin

June 3, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Grab a pumpkin seed, get your photo taken and prepare a journal for the journey. Plan to bring it back on Sept. 16th and paint it.

Katie Rocks & Rolls

June 10, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
A great way to remind people you are thinking of them is a note or in this case…a rock. Paint one and leave it for someone special to find it.

Books Come Alive
Night Market

June 15, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Westmoreland Performing Arts will perform Alice in Wonderland New Adventure on our patio beginning at 6pm.

Registration for seats on our patio is open. Due to space limitations, there is a maximum number of seats.

Father's Day Kites

June 17, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Take home a great gift for your dad.

Flower Stamping

July 1, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grab a provided t-shirt or bring anything you want. Learn how flowers can be used as paint and stain.

Banana Splits Day

July 8, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stop buy the Children’s Garden and make a modified banana split.  Why?  The banana split was originated in Westmoreland County.  Let’s celebrate the 205th birthday with ice cream.



Mr. Rogers & King Friday

July 15, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Make hand puppets like Mr. Rogers did when your parents were children.  Make and wear King Friday’s Crown proudly.  Did you know Mr. Rogers was born in Westmoreland County?  What a great way to celebrate Westmoreland County 250.



Summer in Ligonier Block Party

July 22, 2023

Your favorite Market Sprouts mascot are on a road trip.  Find them at the Ligonier Diamond for the Summer in Ligonier Block Party.  They will provide you with a scavenger hunt and pass out prizes to those who complete the task while supplies last.



 

Flag Westmoreland

July 29, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Put your make on Westmoreland County and mark where you live and complete the Westmoreland County 250th Birthday booklet.  Then see the 4 foot x 4 foot map travel on the float during the Fort Ligonier Days parade.

 

Walking Tacos & Craft Bow-Tie Butterflies

August 5, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Visit Chef Beth at the children’s garden while she makes custom walking tacos for you.  While your taco is cooking, come and make the most requested craft the year.  Let’s glue our pasta butterflies down.

 

Bees Bees & More Bees

August 12, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

What can do bees do for you?

Butterfly Release

August 12, 2023
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spend the evening listening to music, picnic with friends and end with a butterfly release.

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Books Come Alive
Night Market

August 17, 2023
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Westmoreland Performing Arts will perform the classic tale of the Velveteen Rabbit.
Lasting a little over 30 minutes, performers will act out this classic tale about a stuffed rabbit’s desire to become real by Margery Williams.
Please contact the Ligonier Valley Library for your seating registration

Edible Flowers & Hand Painted Flower Bouquet

August 26, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Have you ever eaten a beautiful flower in your salad?  Visit the Market Sprouts and sample some provided by one of our own vendors.  Then get messy making a hand painted flower bouquet.

Johnny Appleseed

September 2, 2023 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Guess who is visiting the Market Sprouts…none other than Johnny Appleseed himself.  Hear his story and sample different apples.  Do you know how many varieties of apples there are?  Find out at the Market Sprouts area in the Children’s Garden.
 

Pumpkin Painting

September 16, 2023
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grab a provided pumpkin or bring back your pumpkin and journal from earlier in the season and paint them for the upcoming fall season.
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