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  1. Early Explorers Playgroup

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    November 13, 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. 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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  3. Saturday Art Adventures: Cast Paper Creations

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    November 30, 2024 @ 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. Today, we’ll use paper in a novel way to create multidimensional cast sculptures.

    This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: Zofia Chamera

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  4. 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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  5. Saturday Art Adventures: Paper Marbling

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    November 16, 2024 @ 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. Today, we’ll create our own decorated paper using a marbled painting technique.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Saturday Art Adventures: Crayon Recycling

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    November 9, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dive into an exciting drop-in art experience each week with Laurie and our art studio team. We will offer projects in a wide variety of art media and art processes for all ages and abilities. All materials are included and we do all the cleanup! Today, we’ll make colorful no-waste creations with recycled crayons.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  7. 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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  8. Exploration Station: UW Conservation Biology Society

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    November 23, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Join our friends from UW’s student chapter of the Conservation Biology Society and find new ways to explore your environment.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. Kids’ View Photography

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    November 27, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

    Capture the museum through your own “lens” and learn how to take photos on digital cameras and phones! You’ll discover fun ways to take portraits, bring new energy to still life images, and create art from your perspective.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  10. Let’s Move! in the Wonderground

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    November 2, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we’ll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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