Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques
Mar
26
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. We'll us layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Science for Tots: Ooey
Mar
27
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Ooey

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Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!

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Art Studio: Stamps & Stencils
Mar
27
12:30 PM12:30

Art Studio: Stamps & Stencils

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Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. This week, use a collection of stamps and stencils to create art on paper.

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Animal Adaptations
Mar
29
10:00 AM10:00

Animal Adaptations

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Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?

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Animal Adaptations
Mar
30
10:00 AM10:00

Animal Adaptations

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Explore the unique animals in our freshwater and saltwater habitats and discover the physical and behavioral adaptations they use to survive. Using human-made tools as props, we will imagine the features these animals rely on everyday. From freezing frogs to suctioning sea stars—what other amazing animal adaptations will we find?

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Member's Science Spot: The Great Thaw
Mar
31
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: The Great Thaw

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Manipulate pippettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.

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Theatre for Tots
Mar
31
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Wassily Kandinsky
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Wassily Kandinsky

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; he believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Wassily Kandinsky
Apr
2
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Wassily Kandinsky

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Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the work of Kandinsky and his "Color Study: Square with Concentric Circles" piece. For Kandinsky, color meant much more than just a visual component to a picture; He believed color was the soul and essence of a work, and he was very interested in how colors affect each other.

Free choice materials will also be available during this session.

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Science for Tots: Under the Sea
Apr
3
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Under the Sea

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Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.

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Open Art Studio: Pastels
Apr
3
12:30 PM12:30

Open Art Studio: Pastels

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Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, we will experiment with oil pastels to draw small pieces of art and create colorful drawings.

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Support OUT Maine’s Rainbow Ball!
Apr
5
to Apr 27

Support OUT Maine’s Rainbow Ball!

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Support LGBTQ+ Youth at OUT Maine’s Rainbow Ball!

Join us in making a difference by donating to OUT Maine’s Rainbow Ball during CMTM's mainstage production of "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" from April 5 – 27, 2025.

Donations Needed:

🌟 New, sealed makeup (all shades & types welcome!)

👔 Small men’s formal wear (suits, dress shirts, ties, etc.)

👗 Large women’s formal wear (dresses, skirts, accessories, etc.)

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Opening Show!
Apr
5
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Opening Show!

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Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves
Apr
5
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves

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It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (Talkback to Follow Performance)
Apr
5
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (Talkback to Follow Performance)

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Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

Join Us for a Special Post-Show Talkback with OUT Maine! After the 3 pm performance on April 5, 2025, stay for an engaging talkback at 4 pm with the cast of "Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress" and our community partner, OUT Maine.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
6
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves
Apr
6
1:30 PM13:30

Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Member's Science Spot: A Forest Floor
Apr
7
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: A Forest Floor

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We are going on an imaginary walk through the forest to observe what’s on the forest floor. Explore natural materials that make up this living ecosystem and take time to notice the small details of this world.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Caroline Jeriwala
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Caroline Jeriwala

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of mosaic artist, Caroline Jeriwala. She gives new life to broken pieces of crockery in her large-scale mosaics. Visitors will have the opportunity to design their own take-home mosaics.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Caroline Jeriwala
Apr
9
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Caroline Jeriwala

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the mosaic work of Caroline Jeriwala & how she gives new life to broken pieces of crockery through her art. Use small pieces of colored tile to design your own mosaic.

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Meet a Therapy Dog
Apr
9
3:00 PM15:00

Meet a Therapy Dog

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Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots: Under the Sea
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Under the Sea

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
10
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Open Art Studio: Small Sculptures
Apr
10
12:30 PM12:30

Open Art Studio: Small Sculptures

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Open Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of Makerspace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, use soft foil sheets to make an animal, person, or plant.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
11
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)
Apr
12
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
13
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
13
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Member's Science Spot: Fossil Finders
Apr
14
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Fossil Finders

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Work together to unearth fossils in a sensory fossil dig. Feel the bumps on an ammonite, compare your teeth to that of a T-Rex, and try out magnetic fossil puzzles.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Art for Tots: The Art of Ed Emberley
Apr
16
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Ed Emberley

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own goofy creatures and abstract images.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Ed Emberly
Apr
16
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Ed Emberly

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on Ed Emberly, a picture book author-illustrator famous for thumbprint art. Using paint, stamps, and our fingers and thumbs, we will create our own illustrations and abstract images. Free choice materials will also be available during this session.

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Science for Tots: Under the Sea
Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Under the Sea

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, dive deep into the ocean! Learn about the creatures and habitats right outside our door as we explore how whales eat, create a tidepool for a toy hermit crab, and investigate what’s in the sand with a sensory scavenger hunt.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
17
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Open Art Studio: Stamps & Pencils
Apr
17
12:30 PM12:30

Open Art Studio: Stamps & Pencils

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Art Studio is a midday opportunity for artistic expression. Located in the front half of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums each week. It is designed for young artists and makers. This week, choose from a collection of stamps and stencils to make works of art.

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Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson
Apr
17
1:30 PM13:30

Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson

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Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or perform laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together, we will practice using a microscope, explore veterinary tools such as stethoscopes, and use our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.

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Play Your Way: DINO Egg Hunt
Apr
17
4:30 PM16:30

Play Your Way: DINO Egg Hunt

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Play Your Way is a monthly playtime for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key play session at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM), designed for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges. This month, we’re hosting a sensory-friendly egg hunt!

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them! Search for colorful dino eggs throughout the exhibits. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

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Baby DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 1-4
Apr
18
9:00 AM09:00

Baby DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 1-4

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A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs throughout the exhibits. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

Eggs are stuffed with toddler-friendly toys and include non-candy options. Adult supervision when opening eggs is required.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
18
10:00 AM10:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Saturday DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 2-8
Apr
19
9:00 AM09:00

Saturday DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 2-8

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A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs, and try your luck at the golden dino egg challenge. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

Please note MOST treats have small parts and may not be not suitable for children under 3 years as they may become choking hazards.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

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April Break at CMTM
Apr
19
to Apr 27

April Break at CMTM

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Celebrate Earth Week at CMTM During Spring Vacation! This April Spring Vacation Week, the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine is celebrating Earth Week with a variety of engaging indoor and outdoor educational activities!

Special Hours:

🦕 April 19 & 20: Open to the public at 11 am after the DINO Egg Hunts

🕐 April 20: Closing early at 1 pm

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)
Apr
19
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress (ASL Interpreted)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Sunday DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 2-8
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00

Sunday DINO Egg Hunt - Designed for Ages 2-8

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A Mama Dinosaur left her eggs throughout the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, and we need help collecting them!

Search for colorful dino eggs, and try your luck at the golden dino egg challenge. Stop by MakerSpace to create a dinosaur-themed craft, explore fossils, and have a tasty snack to finish out the celebration.

Please note MOST treats have small parts and may not be not suitable for children under 3 years as they may become choking hazards.

All dino egg hunters will receive a special DINO-TASTIC tote bag, courtesy of presenting sponsor L.L.Bean, for their eggs and dinosaur art creations. Please leave other bags, buckets, or baskets at home.

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Earth Week MakerSpace Takeover: Build it Better, or Reuse It
Apr
21
to Apr 27

Earth Week MakerSpace Takeover: Build it Better, or Reuse It

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Celebrate your creativity by recycling and reusing materials in honor of Earth Week! Use bottle caps, wood, cardboard, and shipping materials to explore different colors and textures as you design, create, and build a one-of-a-kind 3D project.

MakerSpace is open 2-3 times daily. Please check the chalkboard upon arrival for a full list of times and activities.

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All About Box Turtles
Apr
22
10:00 AM10:00

All About Box Turtles

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Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
23
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
23
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
24
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
24
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
25
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
25
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
26
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
26
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress
Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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All About Box Turtles
Apr
27
1:30 PM13:30

All About Box Turtles

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Meet a special guest ambassador turtle and explore turtle habitats near us! Engage in dramatic play to act out key aspects of a turtle’s life, then use natural and recycled materials to create a pretend turtle habitat. We will discover more about a turtle’s home in the forest ecosystem through scientific observation, movement, and creative, immersive activities.

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Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Closing Show
Apr
27
3:00 PM15:00

Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress - Closing Show

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Morris likes lots of things: doing puzzles, painting pictures, pretending to be an astronaut, and wearing a tangerine dress from his school’s dress-up box because it “reminds him of tigers, the sun, and his mother’s hair.” But some of his classmates think boys can’t wear dresses. With his vivid imagination and space-animal friends, Morris travels the galaxy in search of an answer to the all-important question: “Do astronauts wear dresses?”

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Member's Science Spot: Paint with Texture
Apr
28
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Paint with Texture

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Explore the natural textures of the world and create your own paintbrushes using moss, pine needles, leaves, flowers, and pinecones.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Kitchen Explorers (Ages 5-7)
Apr
29
3:45 PM15:45

Kitchen Explorers (Ages 5-7)

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Discover the world on your tastebuds as we cook with food from biomes around the globe. We’ll stop at the desert to stir up agave lemonade, scale the mountains to make blueberry muffins, tip-toe into the ocean to make toasted seaweed chips, and more! In addition to cooking and snacking, we will see how the native wildlife in the aquarium are similar or different from those in the biomes we explore.

Kitchen Explorers runs five weeks: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27

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Theatre Playmaking Squad: Deep Sea Adventures (Ages 8-10)
Apr
29
3:45 PM15:45

Theatre Playmaking Squad: Deep Sea Adventures (Ages 8-10)

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It’s our chance to dive deep beneath the waves at CMTM and discover what kind of creatures lurk in the darkest depths. Be part of a squad of theatre-makers and get ready to hop aboard a submarine to discover an under-the-sea adventure. Play games that inspire character development and world-building, and work together to create an original story all about what happens beneath the ocean. We will share a brief performance with friends and families on the final class day.

This class runs five weeks: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, and 5/27

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Art for Tots: The Art of Judith Scott
Apr
30
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Judith Scott

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her. Using found and curated materials, we will make our own sculptures to take home.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Judith Scott
Apr
30
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Judith Scott

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Judith Scott. Scott created sculptures using yarn, twine, and strips of fabric to wrap and knot around an array of mundane objects she discovered around her.

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Big, Messy Art (Ages 5-7)
Apr
30
3:45 PM15:45

Big, Messy Art (Ages 5-7)

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Your imagination is the limit as we create art on a big and messy scale. Explore painting with moving objects, sculpt clay, and conduct a fizzing colorful eruption! Join us for these activities and more as we engage our hands and creativity in the process of making. Makers will get to use the tools and materials of CMTM’s MakerSpace plus additional special supplies.

Big, Messy Art runs five weeks: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, and 5/28

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Creative Drama Troupe: Superheroes (Ages 5-7)
Apr
30
3:45 PM15:45

Creative Drama Troupe: Superheroes (Ages 5-7)

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Is it a bird, is it a Plane? No, it's YOU, the superhero of this story. For young actors who enjoy being superheroes and saving the day, this class is for you! Join the Troupe and work together to discover one shared story through interactive games, imaginative prompts, and acting challenges to bring superheroes to life. Each class will shape the adventure, and tell us what happens next. We will share the entire story with friends and families on the final day of class.

This class runs five weeks: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28

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Science for Tots: Insects
May
1
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Insects

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

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CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show
May
3
11:00 AM11:00

CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves
May
3
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves

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  • Google Calendar ICS

It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves
May
4
1:30 PM13:30

Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Member's Science Spot: Textures of Our World!
May
5
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Textures of Our World!

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore all the textures that surround us in the world and make an etching to see these textures come to colorful life!

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Theatre for Tots: Portland Ballet
May
5
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots: Portland Ballet

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Let’s dance together! At today’s Theatre for Tots, join our special guest teacher from Portland Ballet to move your body to music. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Piet Mondrian
May
7
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Piet Mondrian

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition during this session.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Pier Mondrian
May
7
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Pier Mondrian

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we’ll meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles that they are known for. This week, we will explore the artworks of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter who changed many perspectives through his work in abstract art. Piet Mondrian created unique two-dimensional arrangements and compositions by only using what he needed to through form, color, and visual harmony. Make your own 2D composition during this session.

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Science for Tots: Insects
May
8
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Insects

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

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CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show
May
10
11:00 AM11:00

CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

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Member's Science Spot: Sandy Habitat Exploration
May
12
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Sandy Habitat Exploration

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Who hides in the sand? Come scoop, mix, and dig through sand to discover different types of animals that call the ocean sand home.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Kehinde Wiley
May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Kehinde Wiley

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Kehinde Wiley, a contemporary oil painter known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown people. Use oil pastels, fabric and a mix of 2D supplies to create vibrant works of art.

Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Kehinde Wiley
May
14
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Kehinde Wiley

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the work of contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley. Known for floral, vibrant portraits celebrating Black and Brown identity, we will use rich colors to create a portrait in the spirit of Wiley.

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Meet a Therapy Dog
May
14
3:00 PM15:00

Meet a Therapy Dog

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Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots: Insects
May
15
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Insects

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

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Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson
May
15
1:30 PM13:30

Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson

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Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or do laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together we will explore veterinary tools like a stethoscope, use a microscope, and using our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.

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CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show
May
17
11:00 AM11:00

CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves
May
17
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Sounds Waves

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's time for a Saturday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves
May
18
1:30 PM13:30

Sunday STEM Challenge: Sound Waves

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It's time for a Sunday STEM Challenge! Work individually or in a group to turn everyday and ordinary materials into a string phone. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving while learning about sound waves. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Who will you call? What will your phone be made of? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Member's Science Spot: Stick like a Sea Star
May
19
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Stick like a Sea Star

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Together, we will explore a sticky sensory table and observe the many animals in the aquarium that have special sticky powers.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly programming time when families get to know live aquarium animals and participate in activities designed especially for children 0-5. Experience enriching moments that foster curiosity, exploration, and love of the natural world.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Oge More
May
21
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Oge More

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Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on collage artist and storyteller Oge Mora, a featured illustrator in our Lunder Arts and Culture Gallery and creator of "Thank You, Omu!" We will work with cut paper and glue to craft our own colorful creations.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Oge More
May
21
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Oge More

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker and experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we’ll focus on the illustrations of collage artist Oge Mora. Visitors will create an illustration made from curated collage materials using Mora’s style.

Free choice materials will also be available during this session.

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Science for Tots: Insects
May
22
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Insects

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

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MakerSpace Takeover: Boats, Ships, and Things That Float
May
24
to May 26

MakerSpace Takeover: Boats, Ships, and Things That Float

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Celebrate the start of summer by making things that float!

Design your own boat, ship, or other floating object in CMTM's MakerSpace. Will it be made of wood or cardboard? Will it be heavy or light? Will it actually float? Explore design and problem-solving with this buoyant project, and take home your creation for even more experimentation. Free-choice materials will also be available during each session.

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CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show
May
24
11:00 AM11:00

CMTM's Famous Imaginary Cooking Show

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

It’s time for a Cooking Show! We are in the final round of the Children’s Chowder Championship (CCC), and our chef needs your help to create a winning dish. Assist in handling a basket of four mystery ingredients by offering advice, tasting, and using your imagination to help craft a culinary masterpiece. Will we crown a new CCC Champion? Let’s find out!

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Does it Float?
May
24
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Does it Float?

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Sunday STEM Challenge: Does it Float?
May
25
1:30 PM13:30

Sunday STEM Challenge: Does it Float?

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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STEM Challenge: Does it Float?
May
26
1:30 PM13:30

STEM Challenge: Does it Float?

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Work individually or part of a group to experiment with everyday and ordinary materials to see what will float. Learn the fundamentals of buoyant force through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. Will something heavy float? Will something little sink? All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques
May
28
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we’ll focus on the work of Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. We'll us layered squeegee techniques and acrylics to create big paintings. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Afternoon Art: The Art of Kevin Xiques
May
28
2:00 PM14:00

Afternoon Art: The Art of Kevin Xiques

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Afternoon Art is a one-hour opportunity for in-depth creation. Each week, we will meet at the studio table to learn about a different artist or maker & experiment with the mediums or styles they are known for. This week, we will focus on the abstract artist Kevin Xiques. Experiment with layered colors using a variety of squeegee sizes to create vibrant abstract paintings.

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Science for Tots: Insects
May
29
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Insects

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly drop-in class is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, Science for Tots is abuzz with an exploration of insects! We’ll explore insects’ bodies by creating our own bugs from recycled materials, discover how honeybees work together to make honey with a bee foraging game, and explore symmetry by creating butterfly paint prints.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience — Opening Show!
Jul
12
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience — Opening Show!

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Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
12
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

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Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
13
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
13
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
19
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
19
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
20
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
20
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
26
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
26
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Jul
27
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
2
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
2
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
3
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
3
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
9
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
9
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
10
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
10
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
16
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
16
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
17
11:00 AM11:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience
Aug
17
3:00 PM15:00

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Based on NAKED MOLE RAT GETS DRESSED book by Mo Willems

Published by Hyperion Books for Children

Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems

Music by Deborah Wicks LaPuma

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed the Rock Experience is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

For show description, cast information, and more, visit www.kitetails.org/nakedmolerat.

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Theatre for Tots
Mar
24
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

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Member's Science Spot: Sensory Vernal Pool
Mar
24
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: Sensory Vernal Pool

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Manipulate pipettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals. Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge
Mar
22
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Play Your Way
Mar
20
4:30 PM16:30

Play Your Way

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Play Your Way is on the way! Mark your calendar for this regularly scheduled event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for anyone who would benefit from a quieter, low-key experience. It's an ideal time for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down Syndrome, or other challenges to explore the Museum & Theatre, connect with other families, and see if it’s the right fit for you and your loved ones.

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Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson
Mar
20
1:30 PM13:30

Visiting Scientist: Veternarian Dr. Lisa Benson

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did you know that veterinarians might study loons or perform laser therapy on elephants? Come meet traveling veterinarian Lisa Benson, DVM! Together, we will practice using a microscope, explore veterinary tools such as stethoscopes, and use our imaginations to step into the shoes of a veterinarian.

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Art Studio: Small Sculptures
Mar
20
12:30 PM12:30

Art Studio: Small Sculptures

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. We'll use soft squares of foil to make people, plants or animal sculptures.

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Science for Tots: Ooey
Mar
20
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Ooey

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!

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Art for Tots: The Art of Chakaia Booker
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Chakaia Booker

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Chakaia Booker, an abstract sculptor famous for large-scale work with discarded tires. Using found objects, we will create recycled shapes and sculptures. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Playwriting (Ages 8-14)
Mar
18
3:45 PM15:45

Playwriting (Ages 8-14)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Calling all writers! Playwriting ensemble is the chance to learn about the different aspects of playwriting, channel our creativity, and create original stories ready to take the stage. Through prompts, games, partner and group work, and even special guests, each day will provide different inspiration in getting our stories from brain to page. Each session will provide opportunities for individual and group work, the goal being that each writer comes away from this process with scenes, or a completed short play, to share with friends and family.

This class runs five weeks: 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15

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Theatre for Tots
Mar
17
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

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Member's Science Spot: The Great Thaw
Mar
17
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: The Great Thaw

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Manipulate pippettes, water, and curious fingers to find plastic animals hidden in the ice. Together we will use our senses and heat science to explore spring melt and the awakening of hibernating animals.

Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.

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Dance with Me
Mar
15
10:00 AM10:00

Dance with Me

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience the joy of movement with your little one in Dance With Me, a fun and energetic class designed for caregivers and children ages 2-5. Led by South Sudanese dancer Veeva Banga, this engaging experience blends stretching, partner choreography, and playful games to create a shared celebration of rhythm and connection. Veeva’s unique blend of Afrobeat, hip-hop, and cultural dance inspires creativity, confidence, and joy in every participant. Caregivers and children move together, fostering a sense of trust, teamwork, and shared accomplishment.

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Visiting Scientist: Greg LeClair
Mar
14
11:00 AM11:00

Visiting Scientist: Greg LeClair

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you ever caught a frog or discovered a salamander scurrying over a rock? Come meet scientist Greg LeClair, an amphibian expert and the founder of a citizen science project called Maine Big Night. Big Night is a special night of the year when folks help amphibians cross roads to reach their breeding grounds. Explore the amphibians in Maine and get tips on how you can help them at Big Night!

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Big Night Celebration: Amphibians on the Move!
Mar
14
to Mar 16

Big Night Celebration: Amphibians on the Move!

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Every spring in Maine, hundreds of thousands of amphibians awaken to leave their underground homes in the pouring rain to journey to vernal pools, an event known as Big Night. Salamanders and frogs can travel up to half a mile, crossing roads throughout the state, to begin the next phase of amphibious life cycles.

Celebrate this upcoming natural phenomenon with special programming exploring amphibious life. Experience a dramatic frog life cycle, construct a sensory vernal pool, and create a jumping frog and a mini pond in the MakerSpace–can your frog jump into or over the pond?

While we explore and create, we will gain an understanding of how humans can help support and protect amphibians in the neighborhoods we share.

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Art Studio: Scribble Bot Drawing
Mar
13
12:30 PM12:30

Art Studio: Scribble Bot Drawing

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Art Studio is a weekly midday opportunity that invites young artists and makers to explore artistic expression. Held in the front section of MakerSpace, this program explores creative techniques, materials, and mediums. This week, use battery-operated & wiggly Scribble Bots to create a drawing on paper for an abstract design.

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Science for Tots: Ooey
Mar
13
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Ooey

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is designed around sensory-rich experiences for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

This month, drop in for ooey-gooey exploration of liquids, solids, and gases! Discover that matter matters, as we experiment with oobleck, defrost toy animals from melting ice, and mix ingredients to make bubbles!

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Creative Drama Troupe: Magical Musical Adventures (Ages 5-7)
Mar
12
3:45 PM15:45

Creative Drama Troupe: Magical Musical Adventures (Ages 5-7)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

There’s a WHOLE world of music to discover! From toe-tapping tunes to silly sounds, join us as we explore the magic of rhythm, melody, and song. Grab your imaginary instruments, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to create your own musical story! Each week, we’ll work together to build an exciting adventure with interactive games, imaginative prompts, and musical-themed acting challenges. Who will we meet? Where will the music take us? Each class will reveal a new part of our journey, leading up to a fun-filled performance for friends and family on the final day!

This class runs six weeks: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16

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Eco Engineers (Ages 5-7)
Mar
12
3:45 PM15:45

Eco Engineers (Ages 5-7)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Planet Earth needs you! Can you design a seed launcher to help pollinate a field? Can you engineer a road that allows amphibians to cross safely? Together we will explore some of the wondrous animals on our planet and engineer roads, filters, and more to discover and imagine ways to co-exist with these awesome beings. Makers will get to use the tools and materials of CMTM’s MakerSpace plus additional special supplies.

Eco Engineers runs five weeks: 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, and 4/9

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Meet a Therapy Dog
Mar
12
3:00 PM15:00

Meet a Therapy Dog

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Whether you are meeting a dog for the first time or own a dog yourself, all are welcome to greet our friendly, four-legged therapy dog friends. Come hang out, read a book, sing a song, or explore dog training with a certified therapy dog and its caregiver. Therapy dogs will be visiting with a trained adult in the 3rd floor IDEXX STEM Learning Hub and would love to say "hi" to you if you wish. Included with Admission.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Sumiko Takada
Mar
12
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Sumiko Takada

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore, create, and collaborate during this drop-in class for children 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experiment with the mediums and styles of both well-known and emerging artists. This week, we will focus on Sumiko Takada, a ceramicist who uses Mishima, or inlaying, to create intricate surface designs on her pieces. Visitors will get the chance to practice Mishima by carving on their own slab of clay, and then inlaying with color. Please plan for a messy but fun morning; aprons will be provided. Thank you to Hancock Lumber for their support of this program and CMTM's MakerSpace.

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Stories in the Kitchen (Ages 5-7)
Mar
11
3:45 PM15:45

Stories in the Kitchen (Ages 5-7)

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do dragons love tacos? Can sharing food make friends? Explore the world of cooking through picture books and imaginative play. Stories including Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and A Feast for Joseph by OD Bonny and Terry Ferrish are the inspirations for our culinary creations. Measure, mix, and imagine as we cook and share stories and snacks.

Stories in the Kitchen runs five weeks: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, and 4/8

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Theatre for Tots
Mar
10
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience, we will use the power of imagination, storytelling, and song to transform CMTM's Maddy’s Theatre into familiar environments. This is an interactive early childhood theatrical experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together.

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Member's Science Spot: The Textures of Our World!
Mar
10
9:30 AM09:30

Member's Science Spot: The Textures of Our World!

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore all the textures that surround us in the world and make an etching to see these textures come to colorful life! Member’s Science Spot is a weekly program where families can meet live aquarium animals and engage in activities designed for children ages 0–5. Enjoy enriching moments that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and inspire a love for the natural world.

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Sunday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge
Mar
9
1:30 PM13:30

Sunday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

  • The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.

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Red Riding Hood
Mar
9
11:00 AM11:00

Red Riding Hood

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  • Google Calendar ICS

The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece-- but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package.   Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.

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Saturday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge
Mar
8
1:30 PM13:30

Saturday STEM Challenge: Build a Bridge

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Work individually or as part of a group to design and build a bridge out of simple materials. Learn the fundamentals of basic engineering through interactive problem-solving. This program focuses on process over product and encourages fun experimentation. All ages and abilities are welcome.

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