Events
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Create your very own autumn leaves with warm watercolors in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can [...]
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Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition.
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Have you noticed the big, beautiful windows in our Museum? The fall sunlight is perfect for a little magic! Join us on the 3rd floor [...]
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Stop by KIDchen to make your very own Apple Stamp Pumpkin Painting with Edible Ed, while supplies last!
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6 events,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Create your very own autumn leaves with warm watercolors in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can [...] Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition.
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Join Nailea Villa, owner of The Cookie Jar Kit, for a frightfully fun drop-in cookie decorating session! Stop by the KIDchen to design your own [...]
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8 events,
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Create your very own autumn leaves with warm watercolors in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can [...]
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Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition.
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Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort, and fun through art and yoga classes put [...]
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Boo! Add a sweet twist to your Halloween fun by making your very own Lollipop Ghost with Edible Ed! Cover a tootsie pop with a [...]
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Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween adventure! Visitors of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat through the Museum, dance to monster tunes, and explore [...]
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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Create your very own autumn leaves with warm watercolors in shades of red, yellow, and orange, accented with crayon details. Kids and grown-ups alike can [...] Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition.
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Calling all guys and ghouls! Let your creativity spark at Star Bar, as you design silly, spooky, and cute characters with face crayons in celebration [...]
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Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am Music with a purpose! Enjoy singing, dancing, and learning with your little one. This class is designed to be a [...]
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Join us for a spooktacular Halloween event where kids embark on an imaginative adventure to defeat the Shy Monster! Author Shamirrah Hill will lead an [...] |
6 events,
Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition. Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] 
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Join bestselling children’s author Shamirrah Hill for an engaging and creative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) workshop inspired by her new children’s book, Monster Feelings! Through storytelling, [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
5 events,
Celebrate Día de Muertos in the Art Studio by tracing, cutting, and decorating a paper plate skull (calavera)—a colorful symbol of remembrance and tradition. Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
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1 event,
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7 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am It's Literacy Month! Join featured authors from, Loving Literacy Authors, each Tuesday for special Storytimes at the Museum! Loving Literacy [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
8 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...]
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Let's be Lexicon Artists and create our own shapes and images made from letters and words! Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
9 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Celebrate Literacy Month with stories that bloom! Join our Garden Specialist in the Children’s Garden for enchanting tales inspired by plants, animals, and the wonders [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm Join our favorite chef, Edible Ed, as we read the classic Dr. Seuss story of "Green Eggs & Ham", then [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
10 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. The Museum is open from 5pm-9pm free of charge, on the first Friday of each month. Space is very limited, and guests will be admitted [...]
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Learn about the importance of preventing burn injuries from our friends at Arizona Burn Foundation. They will share storybook-based safety information with featured characters, Milo [...]
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Come and enjoy some traditional Pow Wow dancing from the Etsitty Group, in honor of Native American Heritage Month! |
7 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Join bestselling children’s author Shamirrah Hill for an engaging and creative Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) workshop inspired by her new children’s book, Monster Feelings! Through storytelling, [...]
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Celebrate the season of gratitude with an inspiring family workshop led by Author Shamirrah Hill! This interactive event is based on her heartwarming book Shaina’s [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
5 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Take inspiration from Indigenous legends and stories in the Art Studio, as you create your very own stars and constellations for the sky using scrunch [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
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1 event,
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8 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Be inspired by influential Inuit artist, Jessie Oonark's bold shapes, forms and graphics. Create your own eye-catching images on colorful backgrounds in the Art Studio.
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am It's Literacy Month! Join featured authors from, Loving Literacy Authors, each Tuesday for special Storytimes at the Museum! Loving Literacy [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
8 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Be inspired by influential Inuit artist, Jessie Oonark's bold shapes, forms and graphics. Create your own eye-catching images on colorful backgrounds in the Art Studio.
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Help us find all the hidden letters in the Children's Garden! We'll practice our ABCs and enjoy a garden-themed alphabet story time!
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Pick a mystery object from the box! Try and match it to it's first letter sound! Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
10 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Be inspired by influential Inuit artist, Jessie Oonark's bold shapes, forms and graphics. Create your own eye-catching images on colorful backgrounds in the Art Studio.
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Celebrate Literacy Month with stories that bloom! Join our Garden Specialist in the Children’s Garden for enchanting tales inspired by plants, animals, and the wonders [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm Join our favorite chef, Edible Ed, as we read Laura Numeroff's classic story, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation.
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Kamishibai is a traditional Japanese form of storytelling that combines illustrated cards with narration, sound, and movement to bring tales to life. Once popular on [...] |
9 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Be inspired by influential Inuit artist, Jessie Oonark's bold shapes, forms and graphics. Create your own eye-catching images on colorful backgrounds in the Art Studio.
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Practice tracing and painting your letters and words outside in the Children's Garden!
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Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Learn more about the importance of your child’s early experiences through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and games in this informal [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
1 event,
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The Museum is closed today in preparation for our 2025 Children's Museum of Phoenix Gala. Learn more about the Gala here! |
5 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Be inspired by influential Inuit artist, Jessie Oonark's bold shapes, forms and graphics. Create your own eye-catching images on colorful backgrounds in the Art Studio.
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
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1 event,
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7 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am It's Literacy Month! Join featured authors from, Loving Literacy Authors, each Tuesday for special Storytimes at the Museum! Loving Literacy [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
7 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers & Preschoolers are at the perfect age to begin their music education through singing and instrument play. We will [...]
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Children will have a blast discovering the alphabet and the magic of color mixing in this fun-filled activity. Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
10 events,
Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Come discover mindfulness skills that you and your child can learn and share to create happiness, comfort and fun through art and yoga classes put [...]
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Celebrate Literacy Month with stories that bloom! Join our Garden Specialist in the Children’s Garden for enchanting tales inspired by plants, animals, and the wonders [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen, while we read Eric Carle's classic story, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", then create our [...]
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Performances at 1:00pm & 2:30pm Welcome to Red, an immersive dance and storytelling performance for 12–36-month-olds and their families. Developed through creative research sessions with [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
9 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Performances at 9:30am & 11:00am Welcome to Red, an immersive dance and storytelling performance for 12–36-month-olds and their families. Developed through creative research sessions with [...]
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Sessions at 10:30am & 11:30am Toddlers will explore different genres of dance, fun themes and learn basic dance and movement skills through imaginative play and [...]
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King Liam has had a terrible nightmare! Something starting with the letter P will ruin his birthday. Goodbye pepperoni pizza. Farewell piñatas. Sayonara pants. But... [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. Members-Only Extended Play Hours occur on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 4pm-7pm. Join today and begin receiving benefits like this, and so much [...] |
5 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Performances at 9:30am & 11:00am Welcome to Red, an immersive dance and storytelling performance for 12–36-month-olds and their families. Developed through creative research sessions with [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
4 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Month! Join us in the Children’s Garden to explore the traditional “three sisters” planting method—where corn, beans, and squash grow together in [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
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Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
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November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture by coloring in and cutting out a paper version of a [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
8 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Come explore the Children's Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Sessions at 10:00am & 11:00am It's Literacy Month! Join featured authors from, Loving Literacy Authors, each Tuesday for special Storytimes at the Museum! Loving Literacy [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
5 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
1 event,
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We’re closed today. We hope you join us when we return to our regular business hours. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday, 9am-4pm. |
7 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Month! Join us in the Children’s Garden to explore the traditional “three sisters” planting method—where corn, beans, and squash grow together in [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Join professional dance instructor Cai McCoy for a joyful movement story that brings the magic of autumn to life! Through a playful Fall poem, little [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
6 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...]
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Come and enjoy some traditional Pow Wow dancing from the Etsitty Group, in honor of Native American Heritage Month! Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |
5 events,
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. November is Native American Heritage Month! Learn more about local Indigenous history and culture at the Star Bar by coloring in and cutting out a [...] Celebrate kindness, giving, and nature with a “Giving Tree” art project inspired by Shel Silverstein’s classic story. Kids will use shades of green, brown, and [...]
Literacy Month is generously supported by The Steele Foundation. Discover all our November events and activities to support literacy in your little learners! [...] Every day at 1:30pm, find a Playologist friend for Storytime! Literacy Month is genously supported by The Steele Foundation. |