Buggy-but true! Ladybugs can be grouchy in a bug eat bug world. This program is for families with children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Siblings under two may attend along with at least one paying older child. One adult required for every four children attending. Pre-registration is required.
Available Classtimes:
Tuesday, April 19
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Wednesday, April 20
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Gear up for fun as you power up a robot of your very own.
Adults and children participate and learn together. Pop-in any time between 11:00am – 2:00pm on the scheduled days.
Cost: FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House
Grab a pair of binoculars and come bird watching with us as we go undercover to discover why springtime is for the birds. Nests you can nibble on and a birdhouse you build will give you something to chirp about.
Pre-registration is required. $12 members/$15 non-members **includes museum admission for child
If you like fast, funny and froggy, you will be “hoppy” to join us for some “un-frog-gettable” amphibian activities that include choosing a tadpole of your own to take home and wait for big changes.
Pre-registration is required. $12 members/$15 non-members **includes museum admission for child
Sleepy Bear
Have a “beary” good time with Sleepy Bear as he wakes up from his winter snooze and gets ready for spring. These programs are for families with children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Siblings under two may attend along with at least one paying older child. One adult required for every four children attending. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child.
Tuesday, February 23
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Wednesday, February 24
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Fun is a heartbeat away when you create valentines to send, save and eat. These programs are for families with children ages 2-5 years old accompanied by an adult. Siblings under two may attend along with at least one paying older child. One adult required for every four children attending. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child.
Tuesday, February 9
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Wednesday, February 10
10:15am-11:00am 2-5yrs
12:15pm-1:00pm 2-5yrs
Walk on the wild side as you use the field tools in your backpack to examine some of the crawling, flying and buzzing insects that call our grassy meadow home.
Participation is FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House. All activities are held outdoors in our play garden. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required. Please note: These outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.
Event occurs at 2pm-4pm each day
Zoom in on nature as you discover how cool tools help you see the world in a whole new way Participation is FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House. All activities are held outdoors in our play garden. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required. Please note: These outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.
Cost: Free w/ museum admission
Ages: 2-10 w/ an adult
2-4PM (Drop-in) on each day
Chart a course for fun as you set sail to Harbor Town to experiment with boatyard basics. Participation is FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House. All activities are held outdoors in our play garden. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required. Please note: These outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.
Ages: 2-10 years with adult
Cost: FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House
2:00-4:00pm (Drop-In) on each day
Chart a course for fun as you set sail to Harbor Town to experiment with boatyard basics. Participation is FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House. All activities are held outdoors in our play garden. All programs are designed for adults and children to experience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required. Please note: These outdoor programs may be cancelled due to weather.
Ages: 2-10 years with adult
Cost: FREE with regular admission to Hands-on House
2:00-4:00pm (Drop-In) on both days
