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Get tangled up in some web-tacular fun! First, spin your own dazzling web design, then give it some creepy-cute tenants by creating a whole family of spiders from dot stickers. It’s a craft that’s sticking around—because your little arachnids won’t want to leave their new home! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies… |
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Bat Wings - Uh-oh! This nocturnal bat is missing its wings. Let’s get clever and print some leafy ones to complete the picture. Tuesday Studio is all about experimenting—process art, new techniques, and a little nature-inspired magic. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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Create an action-packed prehistoric scene! Use drops of paint “lava” and use a straw to blow them up and out of the volcano’s top for a fiery, bubbly eruption. Then pick a couple of dinos to glue on so they can watch the lava puts on its spectacular show! Free with admission or a CME… |
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People simply love Kerry's Exploring Music class on Wednesday mornings at 10am because it’s filled with toe-tapping tunes and hand-clapping fun! Kids and their grown-ups get to groove together with a mix of singing, rhythm-making, and even some marching. It's a joyful way to start your day! Free with admission or a CME Membership.
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Get ready to piece together a dino masterpiece! In this craft, kids will use bits of this and that—paper scraps, fabric pieces, and textured odds and ends—to create a dimensional dino scene featuring the dinosaur of their choosing. It’s part collage, part prehistoric adventure, and 100% fun. Free with admission or a CME membership, while… |
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Ready to party like it’s prehistory? Choose a dino of every style—from a trendy Triceratops to a fierce but fabulous T. rex—and string them together into a roarin’ garland. Add foam shapes for some Mesozoic bling: sunglasses, crowns, or whatever makes your Jurassic crew look rex-tra fancy. Free with admission or a CME membership, while… |
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Scratch your way to a one-of-a-kind dino! Reveal brilliant colors beneath the black coating as you create wild scales, fierce talons, and dazzling teeth. Who says dinosaurs didn’t sparkle? Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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November’s Artist of the Month is French collagist, painter, and sculptor Henri Matisse. Matisse is celebrated for his bold use of bright colors and playful, simplified forms. With a childlike sense of wonder, he often turned to scissors instead of a paintbrush, creating vibrant cut-paper collages in a style sometimes called “naïve” for its joyful,… 
We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass. Free… |
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We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass. Free… |
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Matisse Banner - In this week’s Studio, kids can create a colorful felt collage inspired by Henri Matisse! Using bright pre-cut shapes, young artists can explore Matisse’s playful style—where simple forms can look like leaves, stars, or something entirely new. The bold colors and imaginative shapes will make every collage eye-popping! Free with admission or…
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Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Are you ready to ignite your child's love for melodies and movement? Join us Wednesday at 10am for the ultimate musical adventure led by the amazing Kerry! From toe-tapping tunes to catchy sing-alongs, your little ones will be grooving, giggling, and discovering their inner rock star in no time! Free with admission or a CME… |
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Matt’s packing up his home zoo (well, part of it) and heading our way on Thursday! What do you think he’ll bring this time—something fuzzy, scaly, or just plain mysterious? Join us for an up-close, informal chat where he’ll introduce the gang, spill their stories, and reveal how he became the ultimate animal whisperer. Free…
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Owl you’ll need for fall décor is this adorable little owl, made from a wooden disk! Add a couple of oversized googly eyes and some wings and he’s ready to go! Stop by MakerSpace on Thursday to make yours. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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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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Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Did you know Henri Matisse is famous for his cut-paper collages? Instead of just painting, he loved working with scissors—snipping bold, colorful shapes and arranging them into dazzling designs. We’ll try out Matisse’s color block technique to make our very own vibrant collages. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Fall’s colors may be fading, but we’re not done yet! We’ll use crayon shavings and waxed paper to melt a masterpiece—an oak leaf glowing with every color of autumn. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last.
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We took this craft to the next level because we know what kids love. In our version, the squirrel has a fuzzy tail—just like the real thing. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Are you ready to ignite your child's love for melodies and movement? Join us Wednesday at 10am for the ultimate musical adventure led by the amazing Kerry! From toe-tapping tunes to catchy sing-alongs, your little ones will be grooving, giggling, and discovering their inner rock star in no time! Free with admission or a CME… 
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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Kids can make their own speedy squirrel — racing through the leaves to gather every last nut and acorn before winter sets in. It’s a flurry of creativity, color, and autumn excitement — don’t blink, or you’ll miss that bushy tail on the move! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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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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Owl you’ll need for fall décor is this adorable little owl, made from a wooden disk! Add a couple of oversized googly eyes and some wings and he’s ready to go! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Bagging leaves is usually a real chore, but not this time! Stuff a bag full of leaves, give it a quick makeover, and—whoooo-lala!—you’ve got yourself an owl. What a hoot! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Bagging leaves is usually a real chore, but not this time! Stuff a bag full of leaves, give it a quick makeover, and—whoooo-lala!—you’ve got yourself an owl. What a hoot! Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Paint like Matisse - Did you know? When Henri Matisse was sick and stuck in bed, he didn’t let that stop him—he just made his paintbrush longer so he could keep creating! We won’t be painting from bed (promise!), but we WILL be experimenting with this wacky, wonderful technique. Get ready to stretch your arms,… |
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Are you ready to ignite your child's love for melodies and movement? Join us Wednesday at 10am for the ultimate musical adventure led by the amazing Kerry! From toe-tapping tunes to catchy sing-alongs, your little ones will be grooving, giggling, and discovering their inner rock star in no time! Free with admission or a CME… 
Flip it, clip it, and gobble it up! On Tuesday, turn an ordinary pot upside down and—voilà!—you’ve got the perfect turkey body. Add a tail-load of feathers, a wobbly wattle, googly eyes, and a beak, and you’ll have yourself one fine centerpiece for the big day. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies…
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Some of Henri Matisse’s most famous paintings feature a bowl of bright goldfish perched on a little table draped with a colorful cloth. Sometimes, a curious cat even sneaks a paw into the bowl—uh oh! Inspired by Matisse’s playful scene, we’ll be creating our own 3D version of his goldfish masterpiece. Free with admission or… |
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We’re getting inspired by Matisse’s love of bold colors and playful shapes! Kids can create their very own stained-glass window using tissue paper and scissors—just like Matisse created for the panels of churches in his native France. Hold the artwork up to the light and watch the colors glow, just like real stained glass. Free… |
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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.
Flip it, clip it, and gobble it up! On Tuesday, turn an ordinary pot upside down and—voilà!—you’ve got the perfect turkey body. Add a tail-load of feathers, a wobbly wattle, googly eyes, and a beak, and you’ll have yourself one fine centerpiece for the big day. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies… |
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Henri Matisse loved to paint everyday things in bold, joyful colors—like his famous series of goldfish bowls surrounded by bright patterns and sunlight. In this project, we’ll take his inspiration off the canvas and into 3D! You’ll build your own fishbowl, then use oil pastels to create dazzling goldfish that seem to swim with color. … |
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Henri Matisse loved to paint everyday things in bold, joyful colors—like his famous series of goldfish bowls surrounded by bright patterns and sunlight. In this project, we’ll take his inspiration off the canvas and into 3D! You’ll build your own fishbowl, then use oil pastels to create dazzling goldfish that seem to swim with color. … |
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Playdough Party! This week in the Studio, we’re going hands-in with an old classic—play dough! Come squish, roll, cut, scrape, and stamp your way to fun (and maybe a little mess). Make coils, mash shapes, and let your imagination run wild as you sculpt whatever comes to mind. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and…
Henri Matisse loved to paint everyday things in bold, joyful colors—like his famous series of goldfish bowls surrounded by bright patterns and sunlight. In this project, we’ll take his inspiration off the canvas and into 3D! You’ll build your own fishbowl, then use oil pastels to create dazzling goldfish that seem to swim with color. … |
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Are you ready to ignite your child's love for melodies and movement? Join us Wednesday at 10am for the ultimate musical adventure led by the amazing Kerry! From toe-tapping tunes to catchy sing-alongs, your little ones will be grooving, giggling, and discovering their inner rock star in no time! Free with admission or a CME…
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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. |
1 event,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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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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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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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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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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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. 
Before he became one of the most famous artists in the world, Jean-Michel Basquiat began his career as a graffiti artist in New York City. He loved to fill walls and canvases with bold colors, simple shapes, and powerful messages. His art often included words, crowns, and—believe it or not—dinosaurs! Keep your eyes out for… |
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Kerry's dynamic approach encourages self-expression, making each session a delightful journey through the world of music. Whether it's clapping to the rhythm of a drum or swaying to a catchy tune, every child finds their groove in our class. Come join the fun and let your child's musical talents blossom on Wednesdays at 10am! 
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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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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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! 
This hands-on discovery class lets little ones explore through simple activities that spark curiosity. Think of it as play with a purpose - because the best way to learn is by doing! Free with admission or a CME membership. |
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Kids of all ages adore crafting these tissue paper creations! Whether simple or skillfully detailed, each piece is a unique masterpiece. Finished with a glittery looped hanger, they’re ready to take their rightful place on the tree. |
