Events
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Erupting Volcano
Create an action-packed prehistoric scene! Use drops of paint “lava” and use a straw to blow them up and out of the volcano’s top for a fiery, bubbly eruption. Then pick a couple of dinos to glue on so they can watch the lava puts on its spectacular show! Free with admission or a CME…
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Exploring Music
People simply love Kerry's Exploring Music class on Wednesday mornings at 10am because it’s filled with toe-tapping tunes and hand-clapping fun! Kids and their grown-ups get to groove together with a mix of singing, rhythm-making, and even some marching. It's a joyful way to start your day! Free with admission or a CME Membership.
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Prehistoric Patchwork
Get ready to piece together a dino masterpiece! In this craft, kids will use bits of this and that—paper scraps, fabric pieces, and textured odds and ends—to create a dimensional dino scene featuring the dinosaur of their choosing. It’s part collage, part prehistoric adventure, and 100% fun. Free with admission or a CME membership, while…
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Dinosaur Garland
Ready to party like it’s prehistory? Choose a dino of every style—from a trendy Triceratops to a fierce but fabulous T. rex—and string them together into a roarin’ garland. Add foam shapes for some Mesozoic bling: sunglasses, crowns, or whatever makes your Jurassic crew look rex-tra fancy. Free with admission or a CME membership, while…
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Dino Scratch Art
Scratch your way to a one-of-a-kind dino! Reveal brilliant colors beneath the black coating as you create wild scales, fierce talons, and dazzling teeth. Who says dinosaurs didn’t sparkle? Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Artist of the Month
November’s Artist of the Month is French collagist, painter, and sculptor Henri Matisse. Matisse is celebrated for his bold use of bright colors and playful, simplified forms. With a childlike sense of wonder, he often turned to scissors instead of a paintbrush, creating vibrant cut-paper collages in a style sometimes called “naïve” for its joyful,…
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Matisse stained glass panels
We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass. Free…
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Tuesday Studio
Matisse Banner - In this week’s Studio, kids can create a colorful felt collage inspired by Henri Matisse! Using bright pre-cut shapes, young artists can explore Matisse’s playful style—where simple forms can look like leaves, stars, or something entirely new. The bold colors and imaginative shapes will make every collage eye-popping! Free with admission or…
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Matisse Collage
Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Exploring Music
Are you ready to ignite your child's love for melodies and movement? Join us Wednesday at 10am for the ultimate musical adventure led by the amazing Kerry! From toe-tapping tunes to catchy sing-alongs, your little ones will be grooving, giggling, and discovering their inner rock star in no time! Free with admission or a CME…
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3D Trees
Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.