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September 27, 2026 - October 4, 2026
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September 27
September 27
Squire’s Castle Family Campout
September 27
Sleep under the stars, roast marshmallows, explore Squire’s Castle, hike trails and make memories.
September 29
Mini Majorettes
September 29
Students ages 7-12 will learn baton terminology and basic twirling skills while developing hand-eye coordination.
September 29
Books, Beat and Bubbles Storytime
September 29
A musical storytime for families with children of all ages.
September 29
Preschool Clay Sessions
September 29
Children ages 3-6 will develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and creativity by molding clay.
September 29
Rhythm & Rhyme: Early Walkers
September 29
Story, music and movement for young walkers and caregivers.
September 30
MadScience: Academy for Future Space Explorers
September 30
After school, children in grades 3-5 will be taken on a voyage of space discovery through activities, demonstrations and experiments that explore the sun, the starts, space technology, planets, moons, the atmosphere and more.
September 30
September 30
Step Up Club
September 30
Older preschool and kindergarten students enjoy the chance to go into story time on their own.
October 1
October 1
Adaptive Theatre
October 1
Children ages 9-17 with special needs can enjoy a fun and interactive theatre class full of games, movement-based storytelling, improvisation, and role-playing to build confidence, and encourage social connection in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
October 2
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 2
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
October 2
Tremont Trees Giveaway
October 2
Claim a free tree to plant at home and help grow the city’s tree canopy.
October 2
Archaeology School Day
October 2
Students can celebrate National Archaeology Month at Fort Laurens’ Fall School Day!
October 3
October 3
Once Upon a Story
October 3
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
October 3
October 3
All Abilities Fall Fest
October 3
Enjoy a free, accessible celebration full of hayrides, a petting zoo, lawn games, pumpkin painting, and more.
October 3
Pumpkins & Ponies
October 3
Ponies, Horse rides, Hayrides, animal feeding and more. Open rain or shine.
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This training, on Tuesday, September 29, offers a compassionate and practical conversation on both suicide prevention and postvention. Learn how to recognize warning signs, support individuals in crisis, and foster protective, connected communities.
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