History for Half Pints

Monday Morning Fun for Children Ages 3 to 5 Years

Make your next play date go down in history! Get to know other families while the kids enjoy crafts, entertaining activities and a special story time. All programs engage children in the history of the San Diego region. History for Half Pints is for children ages 3 -5 years and a favorite adult.

Upcoming Events:
History for Half Pints: Telling Time!
March 19, 2012
Clocks help us keep track of our day.  We'll turn back the sands of time to look at the historic Jessop Clock at Horton Plaza, read...
History for Half Pints: Sheep to Shawl!
April 16, 2012
We'll be 'spinning yarns' (telling stories) about San Diego's sheep farms, turn wool into felt, read Farmer Brown Shears His Sheep...
History for Half Pints: Horsin' Around!
May 21, 2012
We're off to the horse races as we explore the history of San Diego's Del Mar Racetrack.  Learn about different kinds of horses and...
History for Half Pints: Summer Jam-berry!
June 18, 2012
Celebrate all the flavors of summer fruit as we explore how jams are made, read the Jamberry storybook, and make a berry gathering basket...
History for Half Pints: Superohero Kids!
July 16, 2012
Wear your favorite Superhero costume for a parade around the museum.  Learn about San Diego's Comicon Festival, read Superhero Me...
History for Half Pints: Dog Days of August
August 20, 2012
Summer heat is hard to beat!  Dogs pant, wag their tails, and take bath to cool off.  Learn about San Diego's famous dog, Bum,...
History for Half Pints: Patches of History!
September 17, 2012
Quilts keep us warm as autumn winds turn cooler, and also serve as great ways to save your family memories.  Learn about San Diego's...
History for Half Pints: Perfect Pumpkin!
October 15, 2012
Fall is full of colored leaves, ghords, and pumpkins.  Go on a pumpkin hunt, read Big Pumpkin storybook, create a jack-o-lantern, and...
History for Half Pints: Turkey Rap!
November 19, 2012
We're talking turkey as we explore this unique Thanksgiving bird.  Play some turkey games, dance the Turkey Hokey Pokey, read A Plump...
History for Half Pints: Poinsettias & Pinatas!
December 17, 2012
Learn the San Diego connection to these favorite holiday plants; read A Pinata in a Pine Tree storybook, create a poinsettia craft, and...