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Children's Firefighter Challenge, Side by Side sprinkler demonstration, tours, exhibits, raffles, and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Fire Prevention Week.
Can you find all the tiny houses along the Bur Edge Trail?
Ride with the conductor in the Big Red Caboose or with the engineer in the locomotive!
Celebrate the Makerplace's 2nd Anniversary with us! Join us at the Makerplace open house and explore a variety of hands-on activities. Laser engrave a pint glass, express yourself with suburban sketching, discover the new equipment added to the Makerplace in 2023, and sample a snack inspired by the current One Book One Village book. Plus,...
Stop in and play a few games of lotería. All families with children welcome.
Drop in for some piratey activities! Also test your treasure-hunting skills with our pirate-themed scavenger hunt, which will be running all day long!
Members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) present monthly science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics. For grades 2-5. September 19: Diffraction of Light Discuss what light is and how diffraction gradients separate light into its components. Make kaleidoscopes using diffraction gradients and toilet paper rolls. October 24: Secret Messages Learn about the...
Put your heads and hands together to construct a unique family project — and some special memories to boot. Together you'll create a playable drum kit and other instruments from recycled materials. Best for families with children ages 4 and older. Please attend either session: Monday, September 11 or Thursday, September 21. No registration required.
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