Family & Kids events

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM · Barnstable, MA

Fresh Air Storytime with Miss Tessa Weekly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM Join Miss Tessa OUTSIDE for stories, music, movement, and BUBBLES! No registration…

The Whaling Museum presents Hidden Hearts Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Sep 3, 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

Thu, Sep 3, 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

Thu, Sep 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 Ocean Egg Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Sep 3, 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!

Thu, Sep 3, 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!…

The Whaling Museum presents Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

Thu, Sep 3, 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 Museum Adventure Activity: Secrets & Spies

Thu, Sep 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…

Story Time in Enchanted Woods

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—11:30 AM · Greenville, DE

Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based…

Chucky Feeding

Thu, Sep 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…

Drop-In Time for Tots

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Yulee, FL

While our regular Storytimes are currently on pause, take this time to come visit your local library for a relaxed, self-guided playtime. Little ones are…

Gallery Chat: Jewish Humor Through the Ages

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:30 PM · Tucson, AZ

For this gallery chat, let's come together as Miriam Furst presents an hour of smiles and laughter reflecting on Jewish history and beyond. From events in the…

Story Circle (First Thursday)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:30 AM—2:00 PM · Raleigh, NC

StoryCircle is one of the heartbeats of Liberation Station — a space where children and families gather to listen, imagine, and grow together through story.…

Guided Schoonmaker Tour

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:30 AM—1:00 PM · Toledo, OH

Experience the Col. James M. Schoonmaker like never before with our new guided tours, offered every Thursday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. through the remainder of…

Come in & Create with Us (Open Studio Available)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 11:30 AM—5:30 PM · Temecula, CA

Open Studio is a self-guided creative experience designed for all ages. Guests create at their own pace in our thoughtfully curated studio, choosing from…

Guided Highlight Tour

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:30 PM · Taunton, MA

Join us every day at 12:00 PM for a Guided Highlight Tour of the Old Colony History Museum! In just 30 minutes, you’ll discover fascinating stories, meet…

Animal Walkabout (Stage/Green Space)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 12:00 PM—12:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Animal Walkabout: Daily at 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Join us for the Animal Walkabout at the Alabama Gulf…

Knitting & Crochet Circle

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Dalton, MA

Join our monthly Knitting & Crochet Circle on the first Thursday of each month. All are welcome. No need to register. Just gather up your yarn and needles and…

Family Feed

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Abingdon, MD

Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…

Training Tales

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Training Tales: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Welcome to “Training…

Big Cat Chat

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 2:15 PM—2:30 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Big Cat Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm Join us for the Big Cat Chat at…

Throwback Thursday (#TBT) Sightseeing Cruise on the M.S. Dixie II

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 2:30 PM—4:45 PM · Zephyr Cove, NV

@ Experience Lake Tahoe with a nostalgic twist on Zephyr Cove’s new Throwback Thursday (#TBT) Day Cruises, 2:30-4:45 pm. These scenic daytime cruises combine…

Barn Chat

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 2:45 PM—3:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Barn Chat: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for the Barn Chat…

Open Arts Studio

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:00 PM—5:00 PM · New Canaan, CT

Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with…

RUGBY CLINIC (Ages 3-6)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:00 PM—3:45 PM · New York, NY

Join coaches from Rugby For All, Inc. for a rugby demonstration, skill and drills, and non-contact scrimmages. Registration recommended, please email…

34th Ave Open Streets: Talkin’ Telegraphs

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:00 PM—6:00 PM · Queens, NY

Join Lewis Latimer House at 34th Ave Open Streets for an interactive demonstration and hands-on activity! Learn about how telegraphs and coding work, then…

THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

Let your inner artist shine at the Park House. Art teachers lead individual and group projects using clay, collage, paint, and more. Art supplies provided.…

Ostrich Feeding (FREE)

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:30 PM—3:45 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Ostrich Feeding: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3:30 pm – 3:45 pm Join us for the Ostrich Feeding at the…

Kids and Clay After-School Program

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:30 PM—5:00 PM · Birmingham, AL

Looking for an after-school activity where your child can create, learn, and have fun? Our Kids & Clay After-School Program is designed for students in 2nd…

Imagination Station: Friendship Bracelets

Thu, Sep 3, 2026 • 3:30 PM—4:30 PM · Arlington, MA

Imagination Station - Friendship Bracelets: Drop in and make friendship bracelets in the Children’s Room! We’ll have plenty of beads & string on hand so you…

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