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  1. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Ink Blot Robots

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    Sunday, January 26 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we’ll make blocky, blotchy ink blot robots.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  2. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, January 31 @ 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.

  3. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, January 24 @ 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.

  4. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    Friday, January 17 @ 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.

  5. Wild Wonders: Orange Slice & Clove Decorations

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    Thursday, January 2 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Create fragrant and festive decorations to celebrate the new year!

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

  6. Wild Wonders: Squishy Circuits

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    Thursday, January 30 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Investigate how to make open and closed circuits using electricity, squishy playdough, and little lights. 

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: PBS

  7. Wild Wonders: Animal Stuffies

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    Thursday, January 23 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Draw your favorite animal and turn it into a cuddly plush creature!

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm. Image credit: Stephanie Swoodson

  8. Aventuras en Español: Carnaval

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    Thursday, January 30 @ 5:00 pm 7:30 pm

    ¡Únete a nuestra Celebración de Carnaval! Trae a tus pequeños a un taller festivo inspirado en las tradiciones del Carnaval latinoamericano. ¡Los niños bailarán al ritmo de los tambores de samba, crearán máscaras vibrantes y participarán en un mini desfile! Pueden venir disfrazados como quieran para el Carnaval. Una forma divertida de sumergirse en el español mientras celebran esta colorida tradición.

    Join us for a Carnaval Celebration! Bring your little ones to a festive workshop inspired by Latin American Carnaval traditions!

    Kids will dance to lively samba beats, create vibrant masks, and even join a mini parade. Feel free to come dressed in your favorite Carnaval outfit! It’s a fun way for kids to immerse themselves in Spanish while celebrating this colorful tradition.

  9. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Paper-Clay Creatures

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    Sunday, January 19 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  10. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Cut-Out Cats

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    Sunday, January 12 @ 1:00 pm 3:00 pm

    Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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