Family & Kids events

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—6:00 PM · Carver, MA

King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival, now hosted at Edaville Entertainment in Carver, Massachusetts. Step…

Boo at the Zoo

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—3:30 PM · Norristown, PA

Weekends Only – October 3 through November 1 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is…

Cub Corner

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · College Park, MD

Join us for a reading of Spider in a Glider by Lesley Sims! Dive into the enchanting story, then let imaginations soar as guests craft adorable pompom spiders…

Gardening for All

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Mt Rainier, MD

Gardening for All offers hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainable gardening and landscaping. Each program explores a different topic, from backyard…

Story Sprouts

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Lakeland, FL

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.…

Story Time

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Lebanon, OH

Bring your little readers to Hidden Valley Orchards for Story Time—a calm, cozy farm morning designed especially for toddlers and young kids. Families are…

Crystal Magic & Geology Class

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Redmond, WA

Every Sunday, Honey Brisbee is teaching a crystal magic and geology class. Starting at 10:30am she will teach you all you need to know to interact with your…

Urban Oasis Presentation

Sun, Oct 18, 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…

All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—5:00 PM · East Haven, CT

🎃 All Aboard the Pumpkin Patch Trolley at the Shore Line Trolley Museum! 🎃 Bring the whole family to enjoy a fun-filled fall adventure at the Shore Line…

Early Explorers: Are Vampires Real?

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:30 AM · Las Vegas, NV

Join us for a spooky (but kid-friendly) storytime featuring Dear Vampire by Nancy Kelly Allen, then investigate real-life “vampires” in nature—animals that…

King Richard’s Faire (Carver)

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—6:00 PM · Carver, MA

King Richard’s Faire is New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance festival, now hosted at Edaville Entertainment in Carver, Massachusetts. Step…

Story Time: Pirates Book: Are Pirates Polite?

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Gatlinburg, TN

Elephant & Piggie Costumed Character Meet and Greet

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:30 PM · Boston, MA

Meet Elephant and Piggie, beloved characters from Mo Willems’ books, as they visit Boston Children’s Museum! This program features costumed characters.

Youth Level 1

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Whitefish Bay, WI

Devon St. Exit Closed Due to Construction: Please use Santa Monica Dr. or the Service Road.

Kids' Pumpkin Decorating

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM · Honeoye Falls, NY

Freeze

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:30 AM—11:00 AM · Pittsburgh, PA

Nothing makes science come alive like seeing it happen in front of your eyes! Shows in our Live Demonstration Theaters are designed to delight and inspire…

Middle School Volunteer Opportunity: Halloween Trick or Treat

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 10:45 AM—2:15 PM · Oak Lawn, IL

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working…

2026 KBR Kids Day

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Houston, TX

KBR Kids Day is a free annual event for the entire community. Thousands of children and their families will gather at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park to…

Planetarium Show: Forward! To the Moon

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:45 AM · Stamford, CT

Forward! To the Moon FullDome Cinematic Show* Step into NASA’s Artemis Program ◆ Daily at 11 AM (except Mondays) Ages 5+, 45 mins SM&NC Members: $8/seat…

Celebrate Fall Festival 2026

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Summit, NJ

Join Us for Celebrate Fall! Get ready to fall in love with the season at our Celebrate Fall Festival! With Halloween just around the corner, there’s something…

The Whaling Museum presents Hidden Hearts Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All Through February | Kids & Families Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM Find the hidden hearts and snag a prize! Included with admission.

The Whaling Museum presents Pot O’ Gold Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

March During Gallery Hours | 11AM-4PM | Kids & Families Do you feel lucky? Spot the hidden gold tokens around the museum. Then try your luck and spin our wheel…

The Whaling Museum presents Robert & Roberta Appreciation Month

Sun, Oct 18, 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 Ocean Egg Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All Through April | Kids & Families Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM Hunt for baby marine animal eggs hidden around the museum gallery. Find them all to win an egg…

The Whaling Museum presents Find the Mayflowers!

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All May During Gallery Hours | 11AM-4PM | Kids & Families Thar she blooms! Track down hidden florals in the gallery. Find them all to claim your prize!…

Huntington Arts Council presents Second Chance Supply Sale

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

HAC’s Second Chance Supplies Sale provides accessibility to affordable creative materials donated for this program, while recognizing the need to upcycle and…

The Whaling Museum presents Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM · Huntington, NY

All Through April | Kids & Families Gallery Hours 11AM – 4PM Hunt for baby marine animal eggs hidden around the museum gallery. Find them all to win an egg…

The Whaling Museum presents Crafting with Pride

Sun, Oct 18, 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…

The Whaling Museum presents Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Sun, Oct 18, 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…

Free Family Sundays – S.T.E.A.M. Adventures

Sun, Oct 18, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Bethlehem, PA

Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic…

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