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  1. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Wednesday, June 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Social time for babies and their grown-ups!

    This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Wednesday, June 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

    Social time for babies and their grown-ups!

    This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, June 6 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

    Social time for babies and their grown-ups!

    This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with one another over a variety of topics. Come meet other families and make new friends!

    This event will be held in the Celebrations Room and is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Aventuras en Español: Ritmos y Raíces – Rhythms & Roots

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    Thursday, June 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

    Musica interactiva en español para toda la familia! Cantemos canciones tradicionales en español y de forma bilingüe con niños, cuidadores, abuelos, abuelas, tíos, tías y toda la familia. Si hace buen tiempo, se celebrará al aire libre.

    Let’s sing traditional and bilingual songs in Spanish with children, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and the whole family. If the weather is nice, the event will be held outdoors.

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  5. Saturday Art Adventures: Art Flags

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    Saturday, May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. We’ll offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Aventuras en Español: Día de los Libros

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    Thursday, May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

    Únete a nosotros para un taller especial donde los niños se sumergirán en el mundo de la literatura latinoamericana y española. Leeremos cuentos bilingües divertidos, haremos marcadores de libros y crearemos nuestros propios mini libros, ¡todo en español! Una maravillosa manera de fomentar el amor por la lectura mientras practicamos el idioma.

    Join us for a special workshop where kids will immerse themselves in the world of Latin American and Spanish literature! We’ll read fun bilingual stories, make bookmarks, and create our own mini books—all in Spanish. A wonderful way to foster a love of reading while practicing the language!

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  7. Puppet Parade Workshop: Crafting Creatures

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    Sunday, May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Join Lexie, Art Studio staff, and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help us generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities—Summerpalooza and beyond!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  8. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    Sunday, May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help us generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities—Summerpalooza and beyond!

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

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  9. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    Sunday, May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Join Art Studio staff and your fellow crafters for a collaborative art experience! Help us generate large-scale puppets and costumes for use at special MCM festivities—Summerpalooza and beyond!

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Eleanor Ford

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  10. Lexie’s Idea Lab: Zine Party!

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    Thursday, May 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Get your creativity flowing with Lexie in the Idea Lab! Practice different methods for creating new art projects and storytelling concepts with guidance from the Idea Machine.

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm–8 pm every week.

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