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  • Trinket Sculpture

    In true Tinkerdoodle spirit, kids dive into a joyful mix of colorful trinkets and clay, choosing shapes, colors, and tiny treasures that reflect them. Favorite hues, unexpected combos, and playful…

  • Yarn Gardens

    Yarn Gardens

    A perfect fit for Kids Rule Week! Inspired by our Tinkerdoodle philosophy, young creators will use simple materials—yarn, popsicle sticks, paper, and markers—to design a one-of-a-kind Yarn Garden. We'll provide…

  • Animal World Experience

    With Matt as your guide, kids get up close with a variety of his roommates, some which are furry, scaly, and quite often have four legs. During this informal drop-in,…

  • Mini Canvases

    Want to make a little art? For real. We’ve got mini canvases ready and waiting—just add a paintbrush loaded with color and imagination to turn them into tiny masterpieces. Big…

  • Personal Pinatas

    Even the celebrations go small this week! Kiddos design their own mini piñatas, wrapping tiny shapes in colorful crepe paper strips, layer by layer.   Take it home, fill it with…

  • Exploring Music

    Exploring Music

    Kerry introduces toddlers and their caregivers to various styles of music through singing and rhythm-making.

  • Sparkly Snails

    It’s Mini Week, and we’re giving this diminutive critter a little extra rizz with plenty of sparkle. Because honestly, sparkles make everything better. Kids will create a swirly snail shell,…

  • Princess Mini Tea Party

    You're cordially invited to a magical Princess Tea Party.  Dress in your royal best and enjoy "tea and a mini sweet" with Cinderella.  Design your own crown or tiara and…

  • Ant Tunnels

    Did you know an ant can carry up to 50 times its own weight? These incredible little workers may be easy to overlook, they're getting the spotlight they deserve. Make…

  • Ladybugs in the Grass

    Ladybugs in the Grass

    Our last day of Mini Week, we're celebrating the little things—and few creatures are more charming than a ladybug on the move. Layer blades of paper grass onto the backing…

  • August Adventures

    Explore. Discover. Play. That's what August Adventures, presented by the Highland Street Foundation, is all about! This annual program encourages families to visit museums, parks, cultural attractions, and community organizations…