Events
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Thanksgiving Dinner Hat
An annual tradition here at CME, kids get to wear the meal they’ll be eating tomorrow—talk about food for thought! These hats are sure to spark some fun conversations! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
During this season of gratitude, we want to thank all our CME friends for supporting joy, and the importance of play in children’s lives. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Curiosity Crew
Big ideas start small! That’s why we created Curiosity Crew, a drop-in program on Friday mornings where toddlers can dip their toes into science, technology, engineering, art, and math. With easy, hands-on activities, it’s the perfect first step into a world of wonder. Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Tinkerdoodle Workshop Sculptures
A wonderful process art activity, kids can poke, bend, string, and loop pipe cleaners into all sorts of shapes—adding all kinds of doodads—to create a kid-centered masterpiece that inspires creativity—and lots of pride. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Nutty Snail
Slow down and take some time to enjoy this craft of a little snail, carrying its cozy house right on its back. With every swirl of its shell, it’s a reminder that sometimes the smallest creatures have the most magical homes—and that life is sweeter when we take it slow. Free with admission or a…
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Tuesday Studio
Let your little artist shine! Join us in the Studio on Tuesday where kids can design their own gift bags using paints, stampers, and lots of creativity. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a unique masterpiece, these bags are a true expression of them! Limited supply. Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Winter Village
How will you decorate yours? These attached houses make a fun backdrop for holiday decorations displayed on a tabletop or mantle. Choose from embellishments such as fabric, trims, buttons, and felt. Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Mixed Mini Wreath
You can’t help but smile when you see these creations because they are just so cheerful! We’ll have a mix of materials for little hands to explore: felt pieces, foamies, beads, buttons, and a jingle bell just for good measure.
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Graffiti Collage
Our Artist of the Month, Jean-Michel Basquiat, showed that you don’t need fancy materials or perfect lines to make amazing art—just big ideas and your own unique style. Try making your own “Basquiat-style” masterpiece on Friday: grab some paper, markers, and your imagination!
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Tuesday Studio
Kids will drag colorful drops across the page with a straight edge to create swoopy, swipe-y, unexpectedly chic masterpieces. Fair warning: you may end up hanging this one over the sofa instead of slapping it on the fridge. Visit the Studio on Tuesday from 10-10:45am. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Popsicle Stick Deer
Sure, Rudolph takes the spotlight this time of year, but let’s not forget about the other 8 MVPs of Santa’s squad! Give Blitzen the credit he deserves and craft one in his honor. Just saying… :) Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Festive Trees
String garlands of beads and snippets of colorful straws around these colorful trees. It’s a playful activity that secretly builds hand-eye coordination—but, we won’t tell them that! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.