Family & Kids events

Play For All Abilities (Special Session)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM—3:00 PM · Pasadena, CA

We welcome children and families of all abilities. This Play for All Abilities hours is a special session that takes place on the third Thursday of the month,…

Animal Walkabout (Stage/Green Space)

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

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Animal Walkabout: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Join us for the Animal…

Board Game Cafe

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM—2:00 PM · Gorham, ME

Board Game Café for Homeschoolers (Ages 8+) Looking for a fun way to connect with other homeschool families? Join usContinue Reading

Book Bingo

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM—1:30 PM · Dundee, NY

Our monthly Book Bingo is back! Instead of traditional numbers, you’ll create your own bingo board using reading categories such as favorite genres, character…

Story Time!

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM · St Paul, MN

Join us for a unique and nature-themed story!

You and Your Child: Building a Jack-O-Lantern Box – Workshop

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:00 PM—3:00 PM · Missoula, MT

Work alongside your child (8+ years) to cut the pieces to length, then assemble your Jack-o’-Lantern with guidance on using a nail gun. Choose a handcrafted […]

Hispanic Film Screening

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:30 PM—2:30 PM · Venice, FL

Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Presented by the SCF Hispanic-Latino Heritage Club Hispanic Film Screening Thursday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Screening Room…

Wildlife Surprise

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including moon jellies, chuckwallas, snakes, owls, and…

Poetry Group

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:30 PM—2:00 PM · Lake Oswego, OR

This event repeats every month on the third Thursday. Join fellow poetry lovers for a monthly meet-up to read and discuss poetry in a supportive environment.…

Sounds of Science

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 12:30 PM—1:00 PM · 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…

Canasta

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Evans, GA

Come learn to play or join in on the fun. This is traditional Canasta.

Spanish-English Conversation Group

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Longmont, CO

· Unquiet Study Area, upstairs No registration required This program is presented in English and Spanish This event happens weekly, every Thursday Practice…

Daily Otter Feeding

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—1:10 PM · Stamford, CT

Daily Otter Feedings Come say hi to Sadie and Ron, our two river otters! Our otter feedings are daily at 1 pm, and switch to noon upon November’s time change…

Cover to Cover, Naturally! A Nature Lover’s Book Club

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Greenville, DE

Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Hawkes Center for a casual chat and snack. For this…

Meet the Keepers

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Durham, NC

Plan your visit to include a stop in the Charlotte Brody Discovery Garden for this special opportunity to meet the keepers of the bees, chickens and incredible…

Annual Open House

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Roscommon, MI

Stop by our Annual Open House! No registration necessary

Fall Fest 2026

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Rochester, MN

A favorite fall tradition is back for another year! For more than 10 years, families have been gathering at the History Center for a day full of fall fun!…

Roly Poly Storytime

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Portsmouth, OH

Join us at the perfect playtime for your little bundles of joy! Music, dancing, and reading are essential to your baby’s development so don’t miss out. Ages 0…

Preschool Storytime

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM · Lakeland, GA

Earth Science Week – Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils Drop-in Program

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Ellison Bay, WI

We will be exploring fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport. Newport is a great place to find Silurian-era fossils, such as honeycomb coral,…

Kids Cooking Class

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—1:45 PM · Whitefish Bay, WI

All facilities are closed today, October 3, in observance of Simchat Torah.

Build a Pumpkin House

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:00 PM—6:00 PM · Spring Bay, IL

Build a Pumpkin House Drop-In Craft Stop by Spring Bay and build a whimsical little home inside a pumpkin! We have a variety of pumpkin shapes and house…

Shark & Ray Presentation

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:00 PM · Chula Vista, CA

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose…

Family Feed

Thu, Oct 15, 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…

1:30 p.m. Spooky Crafternoon for Kids

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 1:30 PM

An afternoon of Halloween-themed crafts for kids.

Training Tales

Thu, Oct 15, 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…

Paint & Sketch

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Auburn, NY

Join other artists for an afternoon of painting and sketching at the library. Bring your current project or start a new creation! Supplies will be provided. No…

Fiber Fanatics Meet-Up

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Waterford, NY

Join our weekly group at the library where we celebrate all crafty hobbies including knitting, crochet, embroidery, and more! All levels of experience welcome…

Play 500+ Board Games

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Champaign, IL

Our library has over 500 board games, both classic and modern. – Want to keep it simple with something like Monopoly or Jenga? We’ve got you covered. What…

STEM/STEAM Activity

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:45 PM · Grand Rapids, MN

Come join us as we celebrate the 100th Birthday of Judy Garland. There will be events for everyone of all ages!

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