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Easter Egg Scramble

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join the Sam Bell Maxey House for Easter activities at the site during the “Easter Egg Scramble at the Maxey House” for an egg “scramble” on the grounds followed by Easter-themed crafts and yard games.

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Maxey House Homeschool Day

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Maxey House on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.

Two kids laying on the grass, looking through a magnifying glass

Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.

Two kids laying on the grass, looking through a magnifying glass

Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.

A man holding a piece of paper is speaking with young girl in a room filled with old furniture. Another man carrying a baby is close to them looking at an artifact on a table.

Catapults and Clues (Father's Day at the Maxey House)

Saturday 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for a special Father's Day program! The Sam Bell Maxey House invites dads (or uncles, grandfathers, big brothers, etc.) and their kids to a fun afternoon of catapults, clues, and snacks.

Two kids laying on the grass, looking through a magnifying glass

Little Sprouts: Nature Adventures with the Maxey House

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Little Sprouts is a month-long summer program designed to help young learners explore nature through hands-on activities inspired by the historic grounds of the Sam Bell Maxey House. Meeting weekly on Thursdays in June, this program encourages curiosity, creativity, and outdoor exploration through gardening, nature walks, and simple Victorian-era practices.

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Red, White, and Crafty

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.

Photo of patriotic crafts and American flag

Red, White, and Crafty

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.

Photo of patriotic crafts and American flag

Red, White, and Crafty

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on summer program at the Sam Bell Maxey House where young creators explore art, tradition, and community through weekly July craft sessions inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, classic American pastimes, and America250.