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  1. Music with Junebug: Spring Concert

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    Friday, May 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am

    Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi!

    This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. Today, we’ll enjoy spring-y tunes played on the flute with guest musician and MCM staff member, Brontë!

    For today’s Music with Junebug location, please ask at the admissions desk or check the Welcome Wall in our lobby. This event is free with general museum admission.

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  2. Let’s Move! with Abby

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    Wednesday, May 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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

    Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

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  3. Let’s Move! with Abby

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    Thursday, May 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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

    Program location is subject to change, depending on the weather. Please check our Welcome Wall for the most up-to-date location information.This event is free with general museum admission.

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  4. Tales with Teresa

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    Thursday, May 29 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am

    Join us for story time and hear Teresa read some of her favorite books using her DynaVox. With this speech-generating device, Teresa shares stories that help us build listening skills, develop early literacy, and celebrate each other’s differences.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  5. Let’s Make! with Lexie: Upcycled Art

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    Sunday, April 20 @ 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! In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, we’ll create art from re-used or recycled
    materials.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  6. Cereal for Dinner

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    Thursday, April 17 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

    As voted by visitors in our kids-only election: the Lunchbox will offer a Cereal-for-Dinner service! Cereals featured will be Frosted Flakes, Honey Nut Cheerios, and granola. Cow’s milk and oat milk will also be provided. Crunch to your heart’s content, as long as supplies last!

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  7. Saturday Art Adventures: Mini Mosaics

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    Saturday, May 24 @ 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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  8. STEAM Time: Water Explorers

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    Friday, April 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Dive into the hidden world of teeny tiny critters that thrive in our local waterways. Give your fine motor skills a workout while sampling lake water and get a reeeeeally close look at microorganisms with our microscope.

    Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, encourage divergent thinking, increase problem-solving skills, and offer new ways for kids to explore the world around them.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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  9. STEAM Time: Renewable Energy with KidWind

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    Friday, April 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Experiment with renewable energy using our KidWind turbine kit! Build wind turbines, test out their energy output based on fan blade shape, size, number, and angle, and make modifications to create the ideal windmill.

    This event is free with general admission. Image credit: KidWind and Mandy Putnam

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  10. STEAM Time: Adopt a Succulent

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    Friday, April 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Pick out a clay pinch pot and bring home your own cutting from MCM’s Rooftop’s succulents! Learn to take care of your new friend, so you can help it grow and thrive.

    This event is free with general museum admission.

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