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  1. Aventuras en Español: Día de los Libros

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    May 22, 2025 @ 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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  2. Puppet Parade Workshop: Crafting Creatures

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    May 25, 2025 @ 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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  3. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    May 18, 2025 @ 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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  4. Puppet Parade: Crafting Creatures

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    May 11, 2025 @ 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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  5. Exploration Station: Giant Bubbles

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    May 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    How big can you bubble? Experiment with the science of soap and create ginormous, gorgeous bubbles on the Rooftop Ramble.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  6. Exploration Station: Recycled Blooms

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    May 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Use recycled materials to create a beautiful spring bloom and craft your own springtime cards!

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  7. Wild Wonders: Spring Planting

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    May 8, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

     Start your own mini-garden by planting a seed to take home, and decorate your own one-of-a-kind plant cup!

    This event is part of MCM’s weekly Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm!

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  8. Wild Wonders: Whimsical Weather Toys

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    May 15, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    Rain or shine, we’re choosing activities inspired by the day’s weather! We’ll make pinwheels, play with bubbles, or enjoy other weather-related creative projects.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  9. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    May 30, 2025 @ 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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  10. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    May 23, 2025 @ 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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