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  1. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    November 6, 2024 @ 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. Saturday Art Adventures: Sand Castles

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    November 23, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we’ll bring a bit of bygone summer into the Art Studio with sand castle creations.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Paintings

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    November 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup! Today, we’ll create mini works of art: a bite-sized creative challenge for little hands and still-developing motor skills.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Exploration Station: Botanical Bookmarks

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    November 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

    Create your own one-of-a-kind bookmark with dried blooms plucked from the museum’s rooftop garden.

    This event is free with the price of general admission.

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  5. Clay Day: Clay Masks

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    November 22, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay! Today, we’ll craft our very own mysterious clay masks.

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Clay Day!

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    November 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Explore the squishy, smudgy, sculptable world of clay!

    Each Friday, join us for a different drop-in clay experience in the Art Studio. We’ll work with a variety of media–ceramic clay, dough, paper clay, polymer clay, and more. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. Nice Age Tales

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    November 13, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

    Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program.

    This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.

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  8. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Scientific Fabric Art

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    October 20, 2024 @ 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 week, we’ll try exciting experiments with fabric to celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Puppet Workshop

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    October 13, 2024 @ 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, you’ll create your own functional puppet friend!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Saturday Art Adventures: Tiny Terror-iums

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    October 26, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our Art Studio team. Embark on projects with a wide variety of art media and processes for all ages and abilities. Materials are included—and the best part? We take care of cleanup.

    Today, we’ll craft our own creepy mini ecosystems in a jar, also known as “terror-iums”!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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