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Theatre for Tots
Nov
25
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet

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Sing, pretend, and dance! 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 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Anna Atkins
Dec
4
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Anna Atkins

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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 will experiment with sunprints as we focus on Anna Atkins, a botanist & illustrator from the mid 1800’s. Anna used cyanotypes to capture botanical imagery & published the very first book of photographs in 1843. 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: Circle Round
Dec
5
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Circle Round

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

Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.

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Theatre for Tots
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Alma Woodsey Thomas

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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 Wednesday, we will focus on teacher and abstract artist Alma Woodsey Thomas and her mosaic-style paintings. We will paint with bright colors and rhythmic patterns. 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: Circle Round
Dec
12
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Circle Round

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

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

Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.

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Theatre for Tots
Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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

Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Ruth Asawa
Dec
18
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Ruth Asawa

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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 will focus on Ruth Asawa and use wire to make abstract 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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Science for Tots: Circle Round
Dec
19
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Circle Round

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

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

Circle-round for our month of shape-themed Science for Tots! During our three weeks of shape exploration, we will explore 2D and 3D shapes as we spray paint objects, play a shape scavenger hunt, and make a shape-filled cityscape.

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

Note: Science for Tots requires the caregiver and child/children to attend the session together. Limited capacity to ensure materials and staff-to-participant ratio.

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Theatre for Tots
Jan
6
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Let’s pretend together! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences and their families, 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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Theatre for Tots
Jan
13
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 designed for our youngest audiences and their families, 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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Theatre for Tots
Jan
27
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 designed for our youngest audiences and their families, 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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Science for Tots: Dinos
Nov
21
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Dinos

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  • Google Calendar ICS

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

Roar! This month for Science for Tots we are all about dinos! Each week in November will explore dinosaurs in a tot-friendly way through activities such as making playdough trace fossil footprints, “cracking” baking soda and vinegar dinosaur eggs, stomping like a dinosaur, and more!

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Oge Mora
Nov
20
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Oge Mora

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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 Wednesday, we will focus on collage artist and storyteller Oge Mora, a featured illustrator in our Lunder Arts and Culture Gallery and creator of the children's book Thank You, Omu! We will work with cut-paper and glue to craft our own colorful creations. 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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Theatre for Tots
Nov
18
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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

Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots: Dinos
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Dinos

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

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

Roar! This month for Science for Tots we are all about dinos! Each week in November will explore dinosaurs in a tot-friendly way through activities such as making playdough trace fossil footprints, “cracking” baking soda and vinegar dinosaur eggs, stomping like a dinosaur, and more!

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Kevin Xiques
Nov
13
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 will focus on Kevin Xiques, a self-taught abstract expressionist artist. Use 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: Dinos
Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots: Dinos

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

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

Roar! This month for Science for Tots we are all about dinos! Each week in November will explore dinosaurs in a tot-friendly way through activities such as making playdough trace fossil footprints, “cracking” baking soda and vinegar dinosaur eggs, stomping like a dinosaur, and more!

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Piet Mondrian
Nov
6
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 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 Piet Mondrian, who specialized in abstract artwork with focus on red, black, blue, and yellow in grid-like arrangements. 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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Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet

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

Sing, pretend, and dance! 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 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Hoot & Howl - Tot Halloween Celebration
Oct
31
9:00 AM09:00

Hoot & Howl - Tot Halloween Celebration

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Celebrate Halloween with a silly & not-so-scary party ideal for ages 0 to 4 and their caregivers. This event is free for members; reservations are required to guarantee admission. Festivities wrap up at 11 am; CMTM remains open for free play from 11 am - 4 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: Halloween for Tots will replace Member Magic Hour on this date.

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Theatre for Tots
Oct
28
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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

Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots
Oct
24
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots

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  • Google Calendar ICS

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

This month, we are getting to know the birds in our backyards. Each week in October, we will do activities such as matching replica bird eggs to their nests, playing a sensory game to see how adaptations help birds eat, listening to bird songs, and more!

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Yayoi Kusama
Oct
23
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Yayoi Kusama

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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 will focus on Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her whimsical polka dot paintings, and create our own polka dot masterpieces. 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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Theatre for Tots
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots

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

Sing, pretend, and play! In this creative drama experience designed for our youngest audiences, we will sing songs, meet puppet friends, and pretend. This is a special early childhood theatre experience for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots

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

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

This month, we are getting to know the birds in our backyards. Each week in October, we will do activities such as matching replica bird eggs to their nests, playing a sensory game to see how adaptations help birds eat, listening to bird songs, and more!

During Science for Tots, we meet young children where they are by introducing them to STEM concepts like science, engineering, math, and the environment through rich sensory experiences. Sign up for one week or multiple weeks to meet new families and make new friends. Included with admission. Registration Required.

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Art for Tots: The Art of Kifah Abdulla
Oct
16
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Kifah Abdulla

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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 will focus on Portland-based, large-scale painter, Kifah Abdulla. Kifah often uses nontraditional painting methods, including shoes, plungers, and more! 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
Oct
10
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots

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

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, we are getting to know the birds in our backyards. Each week in October, we will do activities such as matching replica bird eggs to their nests, playing a sensory game to see how adaptations help birds eat, listening to bird songs, and more!

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Art for Tots: The Art of Jean Michel Basquiat
Oct
9
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Jean Michel Basquiat

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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 will focus on Jean Michel Basquiat and his identifiable street art style. 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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Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Theatre for Tots: Special Guest Portland Ballet

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

Sing, pretend, and dance! 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 1-3 and their caregivers to gain confidence imagining and pretending together. Included with Admission.

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Science for Tots
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00

Science for Tots

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

Discover the Science for Tots series! This weekly program is specially designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. This month, we are getting to know the birds in our backyards. Each week in October, we will do activities such as matching replica bird eggs to their nests, playing a sensory game to see how adaptations help birds eat, listening to bird songs, and more!

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Art for Tots: The Art of Ashley Bryan
Oct
2
10:00 AM10:00

Art for Tots: The Art of Ashley Bryan

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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 will focus on celebrated artist Ashley Bryan, author & illustrator of Beautiful Blackbird through collage and multimedia options. 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: ARTology
May
15
10:30 AM10:30

Science for Tots: ARTology

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for the Science for Tots series! This is a weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. Do you like science and art? This month, we will explore science through big, messy art projects. We will paint with colorful bubbles, mix colors through fizzy baking soda reactions, and explore texture by making our own paintbrushes. We recommend coming in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

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Science for Tots: ARTology
May
8
10:30 AM10:30

Science for Tots: ARTology

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

Join us for the Science for Tots series! This is a weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. Do you like science and art? This month, we will explore science through big, messy art projects. We will paint with colorful bubbles, mix colors through fizzy baking soda reactions, and explore texture by making our own paintbrushes. We recommend coming in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

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Science for Tots: ARTology
May
1
10:30 AM10:30

Science for Tots: ARTology

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

Join us for the Science for Tots series! This is a weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. Do you like science and art? This month, we will explore science through big, messy art projects. We will paint with colorful bubbles, mix colors through fizzy baking soda reactions, and explore texture by making our own paintbrushes. We recommend coming in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

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Science for Tots: 3, 2, 1, Lift Off!
Apr
24
10:30 AM10:30

Science for Tots: 3, 2, 1, Lift Off!

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Join us for the Science for Tots series! This is a weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Each week, experience a different activity based on the theme of the month. This month, we turn our eyes to the skies. Join us for hands-on space-themed activities, including exploring craters with rocks and playdough, painting new planets, and creating star constellation art. Registration Required.

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