Events
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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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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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Follow the beat downstairs to our Party Room every Wednesday morning for a lively music drop-in with Kerry! Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, playful rhythms, and lots of musical fun—perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing, dance, and groove together! Free with admission or a CME membership. 
Kids can create their own colorful mobiles inspired by our Artist of the Month, Alexander Calder, using soft foam shapes and beads to explore balance and design. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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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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Our Curiosity Crew is where “what happens if…?” leads the way. Toddlers are invited to explore simple STEM experiments and wowie-zowie spectacles that spark wonder, surprise, and lots of wide-eyed moments. It’s a playful introduction to discovery—designed to nurture natural curiosity and a love of exploring how the world works. Free with admission or a… 
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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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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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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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…
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. |
2 events,
Follow the beat downstairs to our Party Room every Wednesday morning for a lively music drop-in with Kerry! Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, playful rhythms, and lots of musical fun—perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing, dance, and groove together! Free with admission or a CME membership. 
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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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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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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Our Curiosity Crew is where “what happens if…?” leads the way. Toddlers are invited to explore simple STEM experiments and wowie-zowie spectacles that spark wonder, surprise, and lots of wide-eyed moments. It’s a playful introduction to discovery—designed to nurture natural curiosity and a love of exploring how the world works. Free with admission or a… 
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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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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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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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…
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. |
2 events,
Follow the beat downstairs to our Party Room every Wednesday morning for a lively music drop-in with Kerry! Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, playful rhythms, and lots of musical fun—perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing, dance, and groove together! Free with admission or a CME membership. 
Using tissue paper blooms in varying pinks, kids will build flowers with depth and softness, exploring texture while practicing fine motor skills. The result is a sweet celebration of creativity and the simple joy of watching spring come to life. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Who knew a triangle and a circle could turn into such a character? In this shape-based bird craft on Thursday, kids will build their own feathered friends from simple forms, sharpening shape recognition while letting their imaginations soar. Expect a flock of funny birds with LOTS of personality! Free with admission or a CME membership,… |
2 events,
Our Curiosity Crew is where “what happens if…?” leads the way. Toddlers are invited to explore simple STEM experiments and wowie-zowie spectacles that spark wonder, surprise, and lots of wide-eyed moments. It’s a playful introduction to discovery—designed to nurture natural curiosity and a love of exploring how the world works. Free with admission or a… 
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… |
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Who knew a triangle and a circle could turn into such a character? In this shape-based bird craft on Thursday, kids will build their own feathered friends from simple forms, sharpening shape recognition while letting their imaginations soar. Expect a flock of funny birds with LOTS of personality! Free with admission or a CME membership,… |
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Who knew a triangle and a circle could turn into such a character? In this shape-based bird craft on Thursday, kids will build their own feathered friends from simple forms, sharpening shape recognition while letting their imaginations soar. Expect a flock of funny birds with LOTS of personality! Free with admission or a CME membership,… |
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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…
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… |
2 events,
Follow the beat downstairs to our Party Room every Wednesday morning for a lively music drop-in with Kerry! Get ready for toe-tapping tunes, playful rhythms, and lots of musical fun—perfect for little ones (and their grown-ups) to sing, dance, and groove together! Free with admission or a CME membership. 
What the cluck?! This isn’t your average barnyard bird—our scribble chicken is strutting in with style! Kids will have an egg-cellent time crafting their own funky, feathered friend, perfect for adding some personality to the coop (or the fridge). Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Using tissue paper blooms in varying pinks, kids will build flowers with depth and softness, exploring texture while practicing fine motor skills. The result is a sweet celebration of creativity and the simple joy of watching spring come to life. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
2 events,
Our Curiosity Crew is where “what happens if…?” leads the way. Toddlers are invited to explore simple STEM experiments and wowie-zowie spectacles that spark wonder, surprise, and lots of wide-eyed moments. It’s a playful introduction to discovery—designed to nurture natural curiosity and a love of exploring how the world works. Free with admission or a…
Who knew a triangle and a circle could turn into such a character? In this shape-based bird craft on Thursday, kids will build their own feathered friends from simple forms, sharpening shape recognition while letting their imaginations soar. Expect a flock of funny birds with LOTS of personality! Free with admission or a CME membership,… |
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What the cluck?! This isn’t your average barnyard bird—our scribble chicken is strutting in with style! Kids will have an egg-cellent time crafting their own funky, feathered friend, perfect for adding some personality to the coop (or the fridge). Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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What the cluck?! This isn’t your average barnyard bird—our scribble chicken is strutting in with style! Kids will have an egg-cellent time crafting their own funky, feathered friend, perfect for adding some personality to the coop (or the fridge). Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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Alexander Calder Spirals - Alexander Calder, our Artist of the Month, loved to make art that moved your eyes—and sometimes even moved in the air! In his spiral drawings, he used black lines that loop and swirl across white paper, adding bright red, yellow, and blue shapes along the way. Kids can explore how simple…
Kids can create their own colorful mobiles inspired by our Artist of the Month, Alexander Calder, using soft foam shapes and beads to explore balance and design. Free with admission or a CME membership, while supplies last. |
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April’s Artist of the Month is Claude Monet, a French artist who loved to paint the world around him. Monet was very observant. He paid close attention to small details many people might miss, like how light sparkles on water or how colors change when clouds pass overhead. He painted nature scenes again and again,… 
Say hello to the cutest critter on the craft table—our paper ladybug! With a little imagination, some colorful paper, and yarn for those wiggly antennae and legs, your little artist can bring this lucky little lovebug to life. Bonus: Zero chance of it flying away! While supplies last. 
Start your Wednesday with a smile by joining our Exploring Music drop-in with Kerry! A mix of singing, rhythm-making, musical concepts, and movement, it’ll put you and your little one in the right frame of mind. Free with admission or a CME membership. |
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Spring is in the air—and apparently, so are these cute butterflies that look suspiciously like pastel-colored bowtie pasta. This tactile craft lets kiddos create a cheerful spring picture using every day, kid-friendly materials in a clever way. While supplies last. |
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Toddlers dive into hands-on STEM exploration designed just for them on Fridays from 10-11am. These drop-in activities invite little learners to experiment with textures, movement, balance, and cause-and-effect — all through playful discovery. It’s the perfect place for toddlers to explore, investigate, and ask their favorite question: “What happens if…?” Free with admission or a… 
Who’s ready to craft at a snail’s pace? Kiddos can decorate their own spiral paper plate shell with a mix of fun materials! From bright colors to funky textures, each snail will be as unique as its creator. While supplies last. |
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Kermit the Frog once said, “It’s not easy being green,” but we must disagree—because this frog craft is a hit! With a big mouth for croaking and long, springy limbs for high jumps, this little guy is toad-ally awesome. While supplies last. |
