Play like a kid again at Play Date! Featuring cash bars with signature cocktails and craft beer, food trucks, DJ and dancing, retro games, giant games, our signature 3 story Climber, and SO MUCH MORE! Stay tuned for additional details!
Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets: $15 advance purchase or $20 at the door (if there are any left!)
You and your little one are invited to explore the amazing alphabet. Each session we will focus on a different letter of the alphabet! We'll enjoy stories, songs, games, and projects themed around that letter. This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain development. Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime with brain-based learning toys and books. Your little one will enjoy exploring sounds, textures, and patterns as we explore some sensory-rich toys! The program is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized. Children birth to 8 months old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
This program emphasizes simple but critical messages about early brain development. Included are stories, songs, rhymes, and one-on-one parent/child playtime with brain-based learning toys and books. Brain Time is designed to teach parents about the importance of a child's early experiences to the wiring of his or her brain in a fun, informal learning setting where play is emphasized. Children ages 8 to 15 months old plus a parent/caregiver are welcome. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Through gentle yoga stretches, touch, music, and singing, caretakers and babies are encouraged to bond with one another to support the emotional well being of the baby, as well as, stimulate the nervous system through sensory activities that support touch, and movement. Both baby and parent will participate in repetitive soothing motions of relaxation techniques, constructive play, and experience some yoga poses and practice breathing to embrace and celebrate the developmental milestones in the first year of the baby’s life. The class is designed for children ages 5 months through 15 months and is taught by Anna Blocher-Rubin. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Introduce your young child to the countless benefits of yoga in this specially designed class that uses games, music, stories and play to explore postures, balance and breath. Quality time with a parent is an added bonus! This class is designed for children ages 15 months-3 years and is taught by Anna Blotter-Rubin. Admission into this program is FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Cool off in the summer heat with a snow cone! You'll be provided with everything you need to create your refreshing, sweet treat!
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Think your child is too young for math? Think again! From the moment we’re born, we begin laying the foundations for the mathematical skills we’ll use later in school and in life. Parents and grandparents can foster this natural learning process with a few simple, creative, and fun activities. Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on projects, and learn more tools that you can implement at home. This program is designed for children between the ages of birth - 2. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Think your child is too young for math? Think again! From the moment we’re born, we begin laying the foundations for the mathematical skills we’ll use later in school and in life. Parents and grandparents can foster this natural learning process with a few simple, creative, and fun activities. Come experience the joy of math with your child through hands-on projects, and learn more tools that you can implement at home. This program is designed for children between the ages of 3 - 5. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Here ye! Here ye! Come one, come all to our Fairytale Ball. Be transported to far-away fairytale lands during this fanciful soiree! Photos ops with a real life Unicorn! Meet your favorite royal characters, sample sweet confections, create a royal crown and dance the night away, all in your best fairytale attire. $24.95 per person/$19.95 per Museum member.
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Come experience how fun and educational it can be to make music with your child! We will be shaking eggs, tapping toes, singing and dancing along in a setting that is developmentally appropriate and pure fun for children, infants through age 5, and the adults who love them. Come experience the joy of family music!! Admission into the program is FREE with paid Museum admission. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Join us in our new KIDchen to work on spreading skills while hearing a story! Each week we'll offer a new bread and spread to try while listening to a related story. $2 per participant.
Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort, and fun through art and yoga classes put on by PLAY (Play and Learn through Art and Yoga). Each week will have a different focus for you and your little one. Please check the individual event date for the weekly focus. This program is geared towards children ages 2-5 and their adult caregiver. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Join a local Celebrity Chef in the KIDchen and learn how they prepare a signature dish from their Valley restaurant. Please check individual session date for the featured chef and price for each child participant. An adult is required to attend with their child at no additional cost. Registration is required and does not include Museum admission. Space is very limited.
Discover many features of The Children's Garden in our scavenger hunt! This program is free with paid Museum admission.
Let loose and get as messy as you'd like here at the Museum because we'll take care of the cleanup. Just pack an extra set of clothes for your little ones so they can make a quick change and hop back into the Museum for even more adventurous exhibit exploration! Tickets to Make-A-Mega-Mess are $2 per child participant in addition to general Museum admission. Adults accompanying their children may access the area at no charge. Mega Mess tickets are available daily, but there is limited space available, so choose your ideal date and entry time, and lock in your spot today!
Mega Mess Foam: August 18th - September 30th
Daily Entry Times:
09:30am - 10:30am Toddler Time (for ages 3 and younger only)
11:00am - 12:00pm
12:30pm - 01:30pm
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Let loose and get as messy as you'd like here at the Museum because we'll take care of the cleanup. Just pack an extra set of clothes for your little ones so they can make a quick change and hop back into the Museum for even more adventurous exhibit exploration! Tickets to Make-A-Mega-Mess are $2 per child participant in addition to general Museum admission. Adults accompanying their children may access the area at no charge. Mega Mess tickets are available daily, but there is limited space available, so choose your ideal date and entry time, and lock in your spot today!
Mega Mess Foam: October 2nd - November 18th
Daily Entry Times:
09:30am - 10:30am Toddler Time (for ages 3 and younger only)
11:00am - 12:00pm
12:30pm - 01:30pm
02:00pm - 03:00pm
Celebrate National Peach Pie Day (August 24th) by making your own delicious foldover peach pie! We'll lead you through the steps of preparing your crust and fill it with sweet peaches. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Admission into this program is $4 for members and $5 for non-members for each child participant. Space is limited.
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Make your own bowl of bowtie pasta with creamy fettuccini sauce in honor of National Bowtie Day (August 28th). Recommended for ages 3 and older. Admission into this program is $3 for members and $4 for non-members for each child participant. Space is limited.
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During this hands-on workshop, children between the ages of 4-8 years will have a blast discovering the science of aerodynamics by creating their very own paper airplane. Admission into the program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
You and your little one are invited to explore some nifty numbers. Each session, we will focus on a different number! We'll enjoy stories, songs, games, and projects themed around that number. This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
You and your little one are invited to explore some super shapes. Each session we will focus on a different shape! We'll enjoy stories, songs, games, and projects featuring that specific shape. This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Join us as we take over and explore Museum exhibits through songs, games, and other hands-on activities. Each session features a different exhibit! This program is geared towards children ages 5 and younger. Admission into this NEW program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited.
Your little one will use a glue gun and tools to make their own robot buddy with battery-powered flashing eyes! Get creative with recyclables and specialty materials, such as wood, wire, foil, feathers, and foam shapes. $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Each child must have one accompanying adult.
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