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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Animal World Experience

    Matt makes one last appearance for the summer.  What do you think he’ll bring with him this time? We’re always eager to see who makes the cut — and which…

  • Bug Eyes

    You have to see it to believe it!

  • Giant Pinwheels

    Go big or go home! Come to CME on to create your very own GIANT pinwheel! Will it spin in the breeze? Absolutely. Will it make you smile? We think…

  • Humongous Hug

    Humongous Hug

    Sometimes love is too big for words, so we make it instead! On Thursday, kiddos will trace their hands and add a ribbon connector to create a “big bear hug”…