The Heritage Festival Children's Corner is packed with hands-on activities and fun. Activities are located under the tent and are open during festival hours unless otherwise noted. * Also, don't miss the great family-friendly performances under the Main Tent: Purly Gates, Promised Land, and more. Thanks to our sponsors for making the Children's Corner possible. See full schedule for details.

SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS
Touch-A-Truck!
Saturday, 9 am–12 noon
Vintage vehicles—and more! Admission: $5/family includes one button to visit the festival. In the High School parking lot. Sponsored by the Newmarket Recreation Department.

All Aboard the Model Railway!
Saturday, 10–5; Sunday 11–5
Bells and whistles, chuffs and diesel roar, real smoke and lots of fun are guaranteed at the model railroad display brought to you by the Bristol S-Gauge Club (the oldest S-gauge model railway group in North America). Community Church vestry. more

KidsStage!
New this year, KidsStage features Newmarket kids in action. Fiddling and hula-hooping, blitz chess and juggling, pogo-sticking and jump-roping—you'll see it all in the Children's Corner. (Schedule to be announced.)

Exhibits
On display this year will be two special exhibits: A Family History Photo Exhibit showing generations of Newmarket families past and present and a Newmarket Paper Quilt created by Newmarket third graders.

Tai Chi
Saturday
Rosemary Wang teaches tai chi. No experience necessary. Check schedule for times.

ACTIVITY BOOTHS IN THE KIDS CORNER
Original Jewelry and Origami
Saturday and Sunday
Make your own bracelet or origami ornament with local artist Marjke Yatsevitch. Work with international and local materials, including African glass, semi -precious stones, crystals, and beautiful papers.

African Kufi Hats and More
Saturday
Create your own take-home hat—and learn about another culture—with Kim Massaro.

Weaving
Sunday
Experience weaving first-hand with Laurie Barr. Laurie has more than 15 years or experience teaching children how to weave using backstrap and tapestry looms.

Clay Play
Saturday, 10:30–1:30
Get your hands dirty while making your own pot out of clay with Clare Rogers.

Mixing Tints and Hues
Saturday, 2:00-5:00
Explore the color wheel. with Newmarket Elementary School art teacher Sandy Stowe. Practice mixing your own colors using paint.

Corn Husk Dolls
Sunday
Native American and Colonial American children used corn husks to fashion dolls. Join Sarah Pellerin of Natural Gatherings to create your own doll.

Face Painting
Saturday and Sunday
"Lions and tigers and bears—oh, my!" Expert face painters transform kids into the animal of their choice. Staffed by members of Aryaloka, Newmarket's Buddhist Retreat Center. more

Horseshoe Crabs
Saturday only, 10–3
See live horseshoe crabs--and make a puppet to take home. Sandy Point Discovery Center. more

Prehistoric Creatures
Saturday and Sunday
Meet Newmarket's very own prehistoric creature—the lamprey—and learn aboaut these predecessors of the dinosaur with expert Stacia Sower, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at UNH. more

Basket Making
Saturday, 1-5 pm; Sunday, 12-3 pm
Make your own basket with local basket maker Kathy Lombard.

Creating Your Family Tree
Sunday
Create a family heritage page with Darlene Gress of Creative Memories. Take a trip back in time and discover your family's roots. (Bring pictures if you have them!)

Bunnies and More!
Saturday
Watch as spinner Diane Chamberlain plucks and spins angora bunny fur. Children are allowed to pat the bunnies as Diane demonstrates and explains this process.

Festival Farm
Sunday on the waterfront
Feed ducks, goats, chicks, and hens that lay green eggs! Thanks to Norman Brandt for sharing his animals with us.