Events at the Museum - Hands On Children's Museum

Building empathy in the whole family – explore tips for using respect to create strong empathetic children and learn how to apply the ideas of reciprocity and repair.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Father’s Day Cardmaking

Make a special card for the Father figure in your life in the art studio!

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 14

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Father’s Day Cardmaking

Make a special card for the Father figure in your life in the art studio!

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 15

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Father’s Day Cardmaking

Make a special card for the Father figure in your life in the art studio!

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 16

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 16

11:00am - 4:00pm

Screenprinting

Print a free poster or buy a t-shirt, bag, apron, or onesie for $12.

Jun 16

11:00am - 4:00pm

Nautical Knots

Learn about the different kinds of nautical knots to pass the sailors test! It's knot hard!

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Father’s Day Cardmaking

Make a special card for the Father figure in your life in the art studio!

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 17

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 17

11:00am - 4:00pm

Screenprinting

Print a free poster or buy a t-shirt, bag, apron, or onesie for $12.

Jun 17

11:00am - 4:00pm

Nautical Knots

Learn about the different kinds of nautical knots to pass the sailors test! It's knot hard!

Jun 17

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Jun 18

9:00am - 10:00am

Sensory-Friendly Hour

The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Father’s Day Cardmaking

Make a special card for the Father figure in your life in the art studio!

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 18

10:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 18

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Jun 18

11:00am - 4:00pm

Screenprinting

Print a free poster or buy a t-shirt, bag, apron, or onesie for $12.

Jun 18

11:00am - 4:00pm

Nautical Knots

Learn about the different kinds of nautical knots to pass the sailors test! It's knot hard!

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Juneteenth

Celebrate African American resilience and achievement and reflect on Juneteenth and Freedom Day at Hands On with activities centered around Black artists and makers.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 19

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 20

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 21

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 22

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 23

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 23

11:00am - 4:00pm

Upcycled Pet Accessories

Sew a bandana or upcycle a t-shirt into a cool leash or tug toy!

Jun 23

11:00am - 4:00pm

Whose Scat is That?

Everybody poops! Learn about animals and their different diets and digestion as we find out Whose Scat is That?

Jun 23

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 24

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Whose Scat is That?

Everybody poops! Learn about animals and their different diets and digestion as we find out Whose Scat is That?

Jun 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 24

11:00am - 4:00pm

Upcycled Pet Accessories

Sew a bandana or upcycle a t-shirt into a cool leash or tug toy!

Jun 24

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Jun 25

9:00am - 10:00am

Sensory-Friendly Hour

The Museum opens early on Sundays for Sensory Friendly Hour for families of children with autism, sensory sensitivities & special needs.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 25

10:00am - 4:00pm

Sensory-Friendly Art Time

Join teacher Misty Irvin in the Sensory Friendly Room for various sensory satisfying art activities.

Jun 25

10:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Upcycled Pet Accessories

Sew a bandana or upcycle a t-shirt into a cool leash or tug toy!

Jun 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Whose Scat is That?

Everybody poops! Learn about animals and their different diets and digestion as we find out Whose Scat is That?

Jun 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 25

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 26

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 26

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 26

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 26

11:00am - 4:00pm

Mud Pie Monday

Make a mud pie, decorate it with flowers and other natural materials, and display it on the baking rack.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 27

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Inspired Chefs: Kitchen Tool Tuesday - Parent and Child cutting vegetables

Jun 27

11:00am - 4:00pm

Inspired Chefs: Kitchen Tool Tuesday

Grate, grind, and chop your way through the our Kitchen Tool Maker Bench as a part of our Inspired Chefs Series.

Jun 27

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 27

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 28

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 28

11:00am - 4:00pm

Compost Companions & Mini Mushrooms

Paint mini cardboard mushrooms and learn about cool composting powerhouses!

Jun 28

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 28

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 29

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 29

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 29

11:00am - 4:00pm

Compost Companions & Mini Mushrooms

Paint mini cardboard mushrooms and learn about cool composting powerhouses!

Jun 29

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 29

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Meet The Falconer

Meet the raptor ambassadors and learn about prey and predators with The Falconer!

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Art Cards

Make cards using collage and coloring to take home or trade.

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hoop Play

Get your wiggle on using our hula hoops in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Paw-esome Costumes

Craft a cute costume or accessory for your pet all month long in the art studio and get ready for the Pet Parade downtown on June 24th!

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Cardboard Engineering with Recycled Materials

Cardboard engineering - make hinges, moving parts and more in the Art Studio.

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Sidewalk Chalk Drawing

Create a masterpiece using sidewalk chalk in the Outdoor Discovery Center.

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Drawing & Coloring

Draw with markers and crayons, and used recycled materials to create a collage in the Art Studio.

Jun 30

9:00am - 5:00pm

Big Bubbles

Make big bubbles using a variety of tools.

Jun 30

11:00am - 4:00pm

Painted Castle

Show off your creativity and help paint our castle!

Jun 30

11:00am - 4:00pm

Loose Parts Play in the ODC

Learn knot tying, and build structures with branches, driftwood, and other objects that you can play in.

Jun 30

11:00am - 4:00pm

Feral Fungi with MycoUprrhizal

Help us inoculate Shiitake Logs for the HOCM garden that we will be able to watch grow over the next few years!

Meet Musical Mushroom Characters from String and Shadow

Jun 30

11:00am - 3:00pm

Meet Musical Mushroom Characters

Listen to Musical Mushrooms from String and Shadow puppet theater as they explore the museum!

Jun 30

11:00am - 4:00pm

Compost Companions & Mini Mushrooms

Paint mini cardboard mushrooms and learn about cool composting powerhouses!

Events Calendar

June 2023 Events