Apples and Worms (September 13 - 30)
Our garden is almost ready for harvest.  As we watch our vegetables grow we are making compost to prepare the soil for next year.  Let's learn about composting and worms together!

Books (October 4 - 28)
October is Book Month and we'll dive into the world of Eric Carle (author and illustrator) in a story inspired activity.

Changes of Fall (November 1 - 23)
Fall brings lots of changes in nature - weather, temperature and colors! We'll explore the experiences of fall through eyes of the Leaf Man.

Festivals of Light: Diwali (November 25 - December 1)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival.  While the exhibit is exploring Diwali, we are offering a special activity that includes making deepa lamps.

Festivals of Light: Hanukkah (December 2 - December 8)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival. While the exhibit is exploring Hanukkah, we are offering a special activity that includes making dreidels.

Festivals of Light: Santa Lucia (December 9 - December 15)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival. While the exhibit is exploring Santa Lucia, we are offering a special activity that includes a look at the Nordic Countries.

Festivals of Light: Christmas Around the World (December 16 - December 22)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival. While the exhibit is exploring Christmas as it is celebrated around the World, we are offering a special activity that help children explore the different Christmas traditions around the globe.

Festivals of Light: Kwanzaa (December 23 - December 29)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival. While the exhibit is exploring Kwanzaa, we are offering a special activity that teaches children about the history and tradition of Kwanzaa.

Festivals of Light: Chinese New Year (December 30 - January 5)
Our Festivals of Light exhibit allows children to explore a winter festival each week through hands-on activities that engage them in the unique aspects of the festival. While the exhibit is exploring the upcoming Chinese New Year, we are offering a special activity that includes a dragon craft.

Medieval Merriment (January 6 - 31)
During Medieval Merriment month we look back to the times of Kings, Princesses and Knights. Join us as we make our own knight shield. We'll learn about how Knights use shields not only to protect themselves but to distinguish who they are. 

Heart Hullabaloo (February 1- 29)
Heart health is at the center of this month.  We'll keep the focus on Wellness as we participate play some Olympic Games. 

Greenhouses (March 1- 30)
March is Green and Gaelic Month at the Museum and the focus of this program is GREEN - greenhouses that is.  We'll make our own greenhouses and learn about all the springtime buds and blossoms.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (April 3 - 27)
What can be recycled? What does it mean to reduce?  We'll be learning all about recycling and how to turn "trash" into art.

Japanese Fishing Kites (May 1 - 31)
Kites come in many shapes, sizes and are part of many cultures.  We'll explore the art of Japanese kite making during our Art of Play Month.

Animal Camouflage (June 1 - 29)

Who's that hiding over there?  We'll create and play as we learn about how animals camouflage themselves to stay safe!