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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Wild Wonders: Animal Tracking

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    Thursday, January 16 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Get creative and design a collaborative wintery scene. Move animal figures through the snow and identify their tracks!

    This event is free with general museum admission.

  5. Wild Wonders: 3D Pen Ornaments

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    December 12, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Get techy this holiday season! Create your own custom ornaments with our 3D printing pen.

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

  6. Kids’ View Photography

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    November 1, 2024 @ 2:30 pm 3:30 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.

  7. Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach

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    November 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:45 pm

    Join our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!

    This program is part of our Free Thursday Evenings! Play in the museum for free every Thursday night, 4 pm to 8 pm each week.

  8. Wild Wonders: Volcano VR and Beyond

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    November 21, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Use virtual reality headsets to discover various sweeping natural scenes, including active volcanoes and even outer space.

    This event is part of our Free Thursday Evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

  9. Wild Wonders: Whimsical Windchimes

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    November 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:00 pm

    Deisgn your own windchime using sticks, string, beads, and other found materials! Hang your creation outside to sway and make music in the wind.

    This event is part of our free admission Thursday evenings, 4 pm-8 pm.

  10. Braaains! with UW Neuroscience Outreach

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    November 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm 7:45 pm

    Join our friends from UW Neuroscience for brain-building activities and interact with REAL neurological specimens. Come learn how we think!

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