Events Calendar
May 2022 Events
May 1
9:00am - 11:00am
Sensory-Friendly Hour and Art Time
The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour and Art Time for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.
May 1
10:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 1
10:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 1
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 1
11:00am - 4:00pm
Inspired Chefs: Scents and Scrubs Gift Making
Explore the different scents of herbs and evergreens for a sensory experience with our Special Guest and Herbalist Carly Benedict from 11am-3pm on Saturday, April 30th! Visit us all weekend long and make a scented sachet for free or purchase and make a jar of bath scrub or bath salts as a Mother's Day gift.
May 1
11:00am - 4:00pm
Plantable Paper
Try your hand at making seed paper to plant in the garden for some summer blooms!
May 2
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 2
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 2
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 3
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 3
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 3
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 4
9:00am - 5:00pm
WSECU Wednesday: May
WSECU members get 1/2 price admission the first Wednesday of the month.
May 5
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 5
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 5
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 5
9:15am - 10:15am
PlayWise: Inspired Chefs: Rainbow Recipes
Use a "recipe card" to make colors that you can paint with! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 5
10:45am - 11:45am
PlayWise: Inspired Chefs: Rainbow Recipes
Use a "recipe card" to make colors that you can paint with! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 6
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 6
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 6
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 6
11:00am - 7:00pm
Crafty Corsages
Craft a perfect paper or fabric flower to give to the mother figure in your life!
May 7
9:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 7
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 7
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 7
11:00am - 4:00pm
Crafty Corsages
Craft a perfect paper or fabric flower to give to the mother figure in your life!
May 8
9:00am - 11:00am
Sensory-Friendly Hour and Art Time
The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour and Art Time for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.
May 8
10:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 8
10:00am - 5:00pm
Mother’s Day Cardmaking
Make a card for the Mother figure in your life in the art studio!
May 8
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 8
11:00am - 4:00pm
Crafty Corsages
Craft a perfect paper or fabric flower to give to the mother figure in your life!
May 9
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 9
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 9
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 10
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 10
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 10
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 10
6:00pm - 7:30pm
PowerParenting Workshop: Discipline
How to stay in control without being controlling.
May 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 11
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 12
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 12
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 12
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 12
9:15am - 10:15am
PlayWise: Shake, Shake, Shake!
Make an egg shaker to use at circle time! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 12
10:45am - 11:45am
PlayWise: Shake, Shake, Shake!
Make an egg shaker to use at circle time! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 13
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 13
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 13
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 13
11:00am - 4:00pm
Fix a Stitch
Make some mending magic happen as you learn about different sewing stitches and techniques like darning!
May 13
11:00am - 4:00pm
Pond Life Investigations
Get up close to the microorganisms in a sample of pond water and learn about the caddisfly – the upcycling engineer of pondlife.
May 14
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 14
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 14
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 14
11:00am - 4:00pm
Fix a Stitch
Make some mending magic happen as you learn about different sewing stitches and techniques like darning!
May 14
11:00am - 4:00pm
Pond Life Investigations
Get up close to the microorganisms in a sample of pond water and learn about the caddisfly – the upcycling engineer of pondlife.
May 15
9:00am - 11:00am
Sensory-Friendly Hour and Art Time
The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour and Art Time for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.
May 15
10:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 15
10:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 15
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 15
11:00am - 4:00pm
Fix a Stitch
Make some mending magic happen as you learn about different sewing stitches and techniques like darning!
May 15
11:00am - 4:00pm
Pond Life Investigations
Get up close to the microorganisms in a sample of pond water and learn about the caddisfly – the upcycling engineer of pondlife.
May 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 16
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 17
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 17
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 17
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 18
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 18
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 18
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 19
9:15am - 10:15am
PlayWise: Not a Box
Create a cardboard sculpture! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 19
10:45am - 11:45am
PlayWise: Not a Box
Create a cardboard sculpture! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 20
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 20
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 20
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 20
11:00am - 4:00pm
Clothespin Fairies & Pocket Gnomes
Make a clothespin fairy or pocket gnome to join you on your magical adventures!
May 20
11:00am - 4:00pm
Mossy Marvels
Discover the micro world of Washington moss and make collaborative terrariums.
May 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 21
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 21
11:00am - 4:00pm
Mossy Marvels
Discover the micro world of Washington moss and make collaborative terrariums.
May 21
11:00am - 4:00pm
Clothespin Fairies & Pocket Gnomes
Make a clothespin fairy or pocket gnome to join you on your magical adventures!
May 22
9:00am - 11:00am
Sensory-Friendly Hour and Art Time
The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour and Art Time for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.
May 22
10:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 22
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 22
10:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 22
11:00am - 4:00pm
Mossy Marvels
Discover the micro world of Washington moss and make collaborative terrariums.
May 22
11:00am - 4:00pm
Clothespin Fairies & Pocket Gnomes
Make a clothespin fairy or pocket gnome to join you on your magical adventures!
May 23
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 23
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 23
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 24
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 24
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 24
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 25
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 25
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 25
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 26
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 26
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 26
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 26
9:15am - 10:15am
PlayWise: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Drive cars through paint and pitstop on paper! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 26
10:45am - 11:45am
PlayWise: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Drive cars through paint and pitstop on paper! Two sessions are available, starting at 9:15 am and 10:45 am
May 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 27
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 27
11:00am - 4:00pm
Solar Engineering
Learn about the power of the sun with solar circuits or purchase and make your own solar powered bug!
May 28
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 28
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 28
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Light Play
Design dioramas of light and shadow with a stars & stripes theme.
May 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
Solar Engineering
Learn about the power of the sun with solar circuits or purchase and make your own solar powered bug!
May 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Pinwheels
Craft a Patriotic Pinwheel in the Art Studio to decorate for Memorial Day!
May 28
11:00am - 4:00pm
Big Building
Play with our Rig-A-Ma-Gig, build giant foam dinos, and construct with Fort Boards in our Big Build Room.
May 29
9:00am - 11:00am
Sensory-Friendly Hour and Art Time
The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour and Art Time for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.
May 29
10:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 29
10:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 29
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 29
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Light Play
Design dioramas of light and shadow with a stars & stripes theme.
May 29
11:00am - 4:00pm
Solar Engineering
Learn about the power of the sun with solar circuits or purchase and make your own solar powered bug!
May 29
11:00am - 4:00pm
Big Building
Play with our Rig-A-Ma-Gig, build giant foam dinos, and construct with Fort Boards in our Big Build Room.
May 29
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Pinwheels
Craft a Patriotic Pinwheel in the Art Studio to decorate for Memorial Day!
May 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.
May 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
Memorial Day Special
Military families get half-priced admission on Memorial Day.
May 30
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 30
11:00am - 4:00pm
Big Building
Play with our Rig-A-Ma-Gig, build giant foam dinos, and construct with Fort Boards in our Big Build Room.
May 30
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Light Play
Design dioramas of light and shadow with a stars & stripes theme.
May 30
11:00am - 4:00pm
Patriotic Pinwheels
Craft a Patriotic Pinwheel in the Art Studio to decorate for Memorial Day!
May 30
11:00am - 4:00pm
Solar Engineering
Learn about the power of the sun with solar circuits or purchase and make your own solar powered bug!
May 31
9:00am - 5:00pm
Hooping
Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 31
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sidewalk Chalk Drawing
Create a master piece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.
May 31
9:00am - 5:00pm
Letters to Veterans
Write a letter to put in our mailbox and send to local veterans.