Events
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Sparkly Snowflakes
No two snowflakes are alike. Decorate your own snowflake today in Makerspace.
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Tuesday Studio
Blow Painting - March winds are rolling in, and we’re harnessing their power for some creative fun in Tuesday Studio! Kids will use their own breath to blow through a straw, sending paint swirling in all directions—blending colors and creating unique, wind-powered masterpieces. Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Celebrate with Seuss!
We know how vital literacy is to growing minds, which is why we’re so thrilled to celebrate Read Across America today! Join us today in MakerSpace. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio
Balloon Painting - Balloon painting turns color into a full sensory experience in this week’s Tuesday Studio. As kids gently press the filled balloons onto the paper, they feel the soft resistance in their hands while watching colors spread, blend, and surprise their eyes—part art, part science, and all delight! Free with admission or a…
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In Like a Lion
As the saying goes, March roars in like a lion, so what better way to kick off the windy month than with a lion that lets little ones get creative? Use strips of patterned paper to create a glorious mane for this dimensional art piece. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Animal World Experience
Matt’s back with his marvelous menagerie—bringing curious kids and their grown-ups face-to-face with some truly cool critters! In Thursday’s relaxed, up-close encounters, you’ll hear their rescue stories, learn how they’re cared for, discover fascinating fun facts, and get answers to all your wildest questions! Free with admission or a CME membership.
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Leprechaun Caller
Leprechauns are tiny, tricky, and extremely allergic to being caught—because if that happens, they have to show you where the pot of gold is, and honestly, who wants to give up their treasure? On Friday, kids can make this special caller to see if they can outsmart those sneaky little guys. Expect plenty of “I…
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Loopy Rainbow
Our St. Paddy’s craft lets little leprechauns sort colorful Fruit Loops into a magical rainbow. It’s sneaky learning (hello, color matching and fine motor skills!) disguised as playing with their food—because let’s be real, they were going to do that anyway. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio
Alexander Calder Wire Mobiles - Alexander Calder, our Artist of the Month, loved making art that moved. Instead of painting pictures that stayed still, Calder created sculptures called mobiles that hang in the air and gently spin and sway when the breeze blows. Let’s try making some using assorted materials from our supply closet on…
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Lucky Leaf Clover
Using heart-shaped pieces of green paper, kids will design their own lucky clover—because when it comes to luck, why follow the rules? Irish lore says four leaves are the luckiest of all…Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Tuesday Studio
Foil Transfer Prints - Kids will make colorful art prints with this foil transfer method in the Studio on Tuesday. Using markers on shiny foil and a quick mist of spray, their designs magically transfer onto paper, creating bold, bright prints with a real ‘wow’ factor. It’s a hands-on way to experiment with color, see…
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Alexander Calder Kinetic Sculptures
Sculptures don’t have to stand still. Inspired by our Artist of the Month Alexander Calder, kids will explore how shapes, space, and motion work together as they design their own kinetic sculptures. As pieces respond to the smallest touch of air, young artists will see how movement becomes part of the artwork itself. Free with…