December 2021
Sensory Friendly Pajama Party
This two hour low sensory play session is for families with children who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere at the museum. Join us on Wednesday, December 8th. We would like to thank our sponsor, a.c.e. therapies for their support in making this session possible. Through their support we are able to offer a reduced admission of $7 per person (free for museum members) for this time. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person attending the play session. In…
Find out more »2022 Countdown Celebration
No need to gather in a group this year. We will be celebrating while we play throughout the museum. Party hats and noisemakers will be handed out before the countdown. The official countdown will take place over the speaker system so everyone can join in the celebration wherever they are in the museum. For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Find out more »January 2022
Sensory Friendly Arctic Adventure Night
Join us for a sensory friendly arctic adventure night for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy time at the museum with lowered lights and sounds. Therapist from a.c.e. therapies will be here to help families address everyday obstacles. We will have arctic themed activities to help develop gross and fine motor skills as well as arctic themed art in the art room. This is a great time for children and their families to experience the museum and unite…
Find out more »February 2022
Valentine’s Party
This two hour low sensory play session is for families with children who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere at the museum. Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 9. We would like to thank our sponsor, a.c.e. therapies for their support in making this session possible. Through their support we are able to offer a reduced admission of $7 per person (free for museum members) for this time. Pre-registration is required. Please register each person attending the play session. In…
Find out more »Happy Hearts, Healthy Hearts
Join us for a fun celebration of everything hearts and kindness! We will be having our next sensory friendly play session for children with special needs on February 16th! Come dressed in your favorite Valentine's gear. We will include themed sensory and motor skills activities and heart health and kindness interactive games and crafts. Get tickets at www.cmoaklawn.org. Thank you to ace Therapies for their ongoing support of children, their families and the museum. Through their sponsorship of this event…
Find out more »May 2022
Gardening with Grandpa Andy
Come learn to pot a plant as a gift for someone special this Mother's Day.
Find out more »July 2022
Wee Ones Wednesday
This play session runs from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on Wednesday mornings. It is a special session just for children 3 years old and younger with their caregivers. Enjoy a relaxed time at the museum. Plan on visiting more than once? Check out our memberships! This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Find out more »August 2022
Sensory Friendly Play Session
This two hour low sensory play session is for families with children who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere at the museum. Join us Wednesday, September 14th and October 12th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We would like to thank our sponsor, a.c.e. therapies for their support in making this session possible. Through their support we are able to offer a reduced admission of $7 per person (free for museum members). Pre-registration is required. Please register each person attending the play…
Find out more »KISS Event
The Museum will be hosting a K.I.S.S Event on August 27th from 10 am to 2pm. Come receive a free child safety seat inspection, get a child identification card, enjoy Illinois Tollway "Touch-a-Truck" vehicles and play at the museum.
Find out more »October 2022
Member Halloween Party
It's thrilling! It's chilling! It's nothing but fun! Ghoulish Games - Creepy Crafts. Please come in costume! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Halloween Events.
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