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
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
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
Flower Stamping
July 1, 2023
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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
Please contact the Ligonier Valley Library for your seating registration.