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Step into the world of reading with a daily story and fun corresponding activity! Join us in the Watermelon Seeds Gallery, in our Fruit Bowl programming area.…

STEM Challenge

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Lakeland, FL

Love to build? Interested in how things work? Visit our Design Park Gallery on the first floor and check out the project of the day. Can you beat the…

Urban Oasis Presentation

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Chula Vista, CA

Urban Oasis will allow families and visitors of all ages to connect with local animals (including a non-releasable raccoon), learn about their role and…

Kiss the Bricks (weather dependent)

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:00 PM · Indianapolis, IN

Our “Kiss the Bricks” tour is a narrated, 30-minute bus tour that features one lap around the famous 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval with a stop at…

Art for Homeschoolers: Wednesdays 12/2-16, 10:30-11:30am, 3 weeks

Wed, Dec 2, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Summerville, SC

In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their…

Leighton Family Hangar

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Explore your creative side in this fun, interactive hands-on idea hub! Play, create and tinker using a variety of materials and processes. The Hangar engages…

Shark Cart

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Swim over to the MODS’ Shark Cart, sponsored by Save Our Seas Foundation, to learn more about the science of sharks. Find it outside of EcoScapes on the first…

Science Bytes

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:30 AM · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Guests engage in a variety of science concepts and hands-on activities. Location: Second Floor – Various Locations Times: Weekdays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. and 4…

For Which It Stands…

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Fairfield, CT

This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day,…

The Whaling Museum presents Robert & Roberta Appreciation Month

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cold Spring Harbor, NY

All March | Gallery Hours Robert & Roberta Celebration The museum is turning 90! This month, we offer free admission for anyone named Robert or Roberta in…

The Whaling Museum presents Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cold Spring Harbor, NY

July – August | Kids 7+ Drop In During Gallery Hours 11:00 – 4:00PM Join the fight for independence as you follow in the footsteps of the daring Long Island…

The Whaling Museum presents Crafting with Pride

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All June | Kids Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM | Included with Admission Head to our self-serve station to build a vibrant sea creature and celebrate the many unique…

Zookeeper Talk

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM · Saint Paul, MN

Meet the Zookeepers! Every day a different topic will be featured and guests will learn about the day-to-day operations of running Como Zoo. Learn about the…

Meleah Shrout Piano Lessons – Book Your Own Day/Time

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:30 PM · Huntsville, AL

Let Meleah Shrout Studio 1036 in renowned Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment unlock a world of musical wonder for adults and children alike. Book Your Own Time |…

Make Your Own Ceramic Christmas Tree!

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—7:00 PM · Huntsville, AL

Every day is Christmas at Turtle Pottery Studio 1066 in festive Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, where timeless holiday tradition comes to life in this…

Sewing Class for Homeschoolers

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Huntsville, AL

Anya Sievers and the Theatre of Fashion Studio 2001 in avant-garde Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment invites young makers to dive into the colorful world of…

CattyShack Lounge Reservations

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—7:00 PM · Online

Cattyshack, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue and adoption of shelter cats in Alabama. We provide food and medical supplies to…

Walk In or Reserve (Groups of 3 or more) | Studio is Open 11:00 – 6:00

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—6:00 PM · Online

Here is how you can create: RESERVE. Make an online reservation for groups of 3 or more makers. If you have only 1 or 2 makers, you are welcome to walk in or…

Zoo Tales

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:30 AM · Norfolk, VA

Join us for our popular story-time program, Zoo Tales! Each week features two new stories and an animal encounter with a zoo animal ambassador, all related to…

Chucky Feeding

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Chucky Feeding: Thursdays at 11:00 am – 11:15 am Join us for the Chucky Feeding at the Alabama Gulf…

OFJ: Daily Programming and Cannon Firings

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Savannah, GA

Join us for family-friendly educational programming focusing on the lives of soldiers once stationed at Fort Jackson and its 18th-century predecessor, Mud…

Dig Deeper

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:30 PM · Naples, FL

@ Join Garden staff for a chat about a different topic every day. Learn about what we do and how we do it, and start seeing the Garden from a new perspective.…

Gallery Chats

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:10 AM · Tampa, FL

Join the Visitor Experience Team for brief, casual 5–10-minute Gallery Chats offered at 11 am and 3 pm. Led by the Visitor Experience Team, these conversations…

WATERCOLOR: TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL LEVELS

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Torrington, CT

with Leslie Watkins Thursdays, October 15, 22, 29 & November 12 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ages: 18+ Members: $223.20 / Non-members: $248 Learn the foundations of…

The Whaling Museum and Education Center presents Seaside Crafts

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

Through September | Kids Gallery Hours 11-4 PM Celebrate the beach with nautical self-serve crafts in our workshop! Included with admission.

Barks and Books at San Ysidro Library

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · San Diego, CA

Practice reading with some great listeners! Children of all ages are invited to read aloud to Canine Ambassadors from San Diego Humane Society at the San…

Walk In Ceramics Open Studio

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—5:00 PM · Brewer, ME

Come on in for Ceramics Open Studio from 11-5. You can paint ANY ceramic we have in stock. No tickets needed for this event, just pop in! Every Tuesday through…

Forest School: Holiday Helpers

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Great River, NY

Forest School: Holiday Helpers (Ages 2-5) Thursdays, November 5 – December 17, 2026 | 9:30 – 10:30 AM OR November 5 – December 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM…

Homeschooling Families: All the WRITE Stuff

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Auburn, NY

Get those pencils and paper ready! During this session, we will start out by learning about the history of the mail system and postcards with The Postcard…

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