Family & Kids events

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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…

HomeSchool Intro to Drawing!

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Epping, NH

This Intro to Drawing class will bring students from “seeing” things to learning to “look.” Drawing does not depend on “talent” but on skill. Students will…

Story Time in Enchanted Woods

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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…

Story Circle (Third Thursday)

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 11:30 AM—2:00 PM · Raleigh, NC

Story Circle 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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…

Garden Drop-in

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 12:30 PM—2:30 PM · Baltimore, MD

Drop by the gardens surrounding the Cylburn mansion on the first and third Thursdays between 12:30-2:30pm to talk with Cylburn Arboretum Friends’ Garden…

Meet the Keepers

Thu, Sep 17, 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…

Blacksmith Workshop: Marlinspike

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—5:00 PM · Bath, ME

Join Journeyman blacksmith Beth Holmberg for a hands-on half day introductory workshop in the Kenneth D. Kramer blacksmith shop in the historic Percy & Small…

Shaving Cream Project- AAA

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM · Mexico, MO

M-F 8:00 -4:00 Box Office opens 1 hour prior to curtain for all productions.

Family Feed

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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…

After School Art Play: September

Wed, Sep 16, 2026 • 2:15 PM—4:45 PM · Aspen, England

About the Program After-school Art early release Wednesdays, 2:15pm - 4:45pm, are a chance for elementary children in K - 4th grades to be creative, learn…

Gallery Talks

Thu, Sep 17, 2026 • 2:30 PM—3:30 PM · Orlando, FL

Third Thursdays of the month, 2:30PM. Spanish Tour 3:30PM – Join museum curators for an informal talk through the gallery. ry. Free!

Barn Chat

Thu, Sep 17, 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 17, 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 17, 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…

THURSDAY ART IN ROCKEFELLER

Thu, Sep 17, 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.…

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