Events
-
-
Dark Side of the Moon
Inspired by the spirit of exploration and the four brave astronauts who recently ventured farther than anyone had gone before, we're creating a Dark Side of the Moon hanging craft. Design your own moon artwork using groovy, organic backgrounds that capture the mysterious darkness of deep space.
-
Chalk Cosmos
Sometimes making art means thinking outside the box. Sometimes it means smashing chalk with a hammer! As layers blend together, the artwork begins to resemble a distant galaxy swirling across the night sky. The colorful clouds seen in photos from powerful telescopes are made up of glowing gases and cosmic dust. Blues, reds, pinks, and…
-
Animal World Experience
Matt from @AnimalWorldExperience is coming on Thursday—and we can’t wait to see which creatures from his wild and wonderful menagerie he’ll bring along! As an animal expert, Matt loves sharing fun facts, stories, and tips on how to care for his furry, scaly, and maybe even spiky friends. Come with your curiosity and your questions……
-
There is “Gnome” Place like Home
Let's add some midsummer magic to your garden! Use your imagination and create a home for a gnome. When you are done, create a story about the gnome that lives in the home. What do they do for fun? What do they like to eat?
-
Pom Pom Poppers
Fun for all ages, a little bit loud, and just the right amount of chaotic—our pompom shooters are back! Customize your launcher with stickers, color, and flair, then test them out in a friendly “who can hit the target” showdown.
-
Streaming Meteor
These were such a hit last year that we just had to bring them back! Make a “meteor” on Friday and launch it into action using a glowing, blinking ball that makes nighttime play even more exciting. Once the sun starts to dip, the real magic begins—watch as the light streaks across the sky as…
-
Floaty Boats
Young shipbuilders are invited to design and construct their own sailboat on Monday using a foam base and a colorful sail, then put their vessel to the ultimate test on the high seas... or at least across a water table, kiddie pool, or bath tub! Fair winds and following seas, captains. May the best boats…
-
-
Squirt Bottle Painting
Let’s make art out of what isn’t there. Sound a little mysterious? That’s the fun of it! In Monday’s activity, we’ll explore the shapes and outlines of natural objects—like ferns, flowers, pinecones, and sticks—by spray painting and then removing them from the paper to reveal the shapes they leave behind. It’s a quiet kind of…
-
Pressed Nature Necklaces
Nature makes a pretty amazing artist. Press leaves, flowers, and other natural treasures into soft clay to create beautiful patterns and textures. Once the impressions are complete, bring their creations to life with colorful markers, highlighting every vein, petal, and detail left behind.
-
Early Birds
The early bird catches the worm… and in this case, so do our little learners! This adorable activity on Wednesday turns learning into play as kids use clothespin “bird beaks” to quickly snatch up pink worms. As tiny fingers squeeze, pinch, and grab, they’re building important fine motor skills, coordination, and focus—all wrapped up in…
-
Fireflies in a Jar
Nature has its own light show—and now your kids can create one too! Fireflies use their blinking patterns to communicate. Some are saying 'Hey there!' while others might be flashing 'Back off!'—kind of like texting, but glowier and with waaaay fewer emojis.