The Best Things To Do Around the Main Line with Kids
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Homeschool Day at Auburn Heights
Homeschool students can join a day of hands-on learning at Auburn Heights! Best suited for homeschool families with children in grades 1–5, this interactive day brings history, engineering and nature to life.
Participants can enjoy an “open house style” event at Auburn Valley State Parks & the Marshall Mansion, wandering between engaging stations and activities including:
- A hunt for simple machines inside the 1897 Victorian house
- Discovery of early local industries, including mills, with steam-power demonstrations
- A walk along paved park trails past an 18th & 19th Century mill site and other historic structures and sites
At the Marshall Steam Museum, participants can:
- Enjoy rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Design and build their own vehicle using recycled materials, inspired by early automotive engineering
- Stop by the activity table to design your own paper pocket watch
Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult throughout their time on the site. Picnic tables are available for participants to eat a bagged lunch outside, but there will be no food for sale or provided food (or fridge space).
Program Admission:
$25/participating child (grades 1 – 5). Includes grade-specific activities, entry into the Marshall Steam Museum & Auburn Valley State Park’s Marshall Mansion, and train rides!
$15/adult or non-participating child, infants free.
Families with children outside the recommended grade range are welcome to come along as a non-participant! They can explore the Marshall Steam Museum, Auburn Heights mansion, outdoor activities, park trails and enjoy rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad.
