Sponsored by Drury Lane Theatre.
What do you call hot chocolate if it isn’t hot? Will it melt a marshmallow? Experiment with cold, warm and hot cocoa to find out! Decorate a cookie to enjoy with your cocoa. (Grades K–5 with an adult)
Bring a blanket to sit on and enjoy a winter break movie on our big screen. No registration required. Friday, December 27: Wonka (2023) , rated PG Monday, December 30: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) rated PG
Families with Children. Registration is required. Teenager Riley's mind is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who've long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren't sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she's not alone....
Build along with other kids and try to complete this month's challenge: build a lair for a super-villain from your favorite comics.
Let's play New Years themed Bingo! Bingo winners will win a small prize. Registration required.
Get crafty and creative with this hodgepodge event. There will be an assortment of crafts available to choose from. Crafts are suited for all skill levels.
Let the countdown begin – Ring in the New Year with a ceremonial New Year’s Beach Ball drop count down. Enjoy a night of water slides, a floating obstacle course, splash zones, zero entry pool, DJ, refreshments, and more. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate...
Come make some noise and belt out some favorite songs on our karaoke machine! No registration required.
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