Get ready to play! An early childhood staff member will meet you at the park listed below. Families welcome! No registration needed. Just show up for some fun. Playdates will not be rescheduled in case of inclement weather. Sunshine is expected every day! Activities are geared for ages 7 & under. January 11 - Pottawatomie...
Celebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments and tin-spirations for your project. All materials will be provided, but if you have small leftovers from previous craft projects of your own, this is a great opportunity to...
Tiny Great Performancesโข bring professional and community performers to the Museum to promote a life-long love of the arts in children and their families. Performances feature a variety of subjects including dance, music, storytelling, theatre, and more. Tiny Great Performances are designed to be an integration of play and performance. Guests are welcome to stop,...
Celebrate Winterfest, there will be snowshoes available to use on our trails, a winter scavenger hunt, crafts, hot cocoa, and sโmores around our firepit to enjoy. Free Spirit Siberian Rescue will demonstrate โmushingโ with their dog sled team. JGโs Reptile Road Show will have a booth filled with awesome reptiles! Wings & Talons will be...
Activities to educate and celebrate the impact of Lunar New Year โ Year of the Snake. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Ways for Families to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Perform, watch, and be the director of your own story. Spot videos and films throughout the museum.
Enjoy family-friendly movies in Le Jardin while you warm up after skating at Cantignyโs ice rink, or just stop by for a meal and a movie! The movie will run every two hours, with showings starting at 11 am, 1, 3, 5 pm. Coloring pages will also be available for children while supplies last. Whether...
A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages.
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