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Family Program: Beat the Heat

August 1 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Escape the heat with the beats and melodies of music! Join us for a FREE, interactive day of musical discovery through fun classes, hands-on experiences, crafts, snacks, and more. Families can try out different instruments, make their own instruments to play and take home, participate in music classes, and enjoy some free snow cones! The full schedule for the day is below.

This program is great for children of all ages. For information on accessibility and accommodations, please visit our Accessibility at the Museum page. Questions? Contact Katerina Tamburrino, Family Programs Manager & Accessibility Coordinator, at ktamburrino@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.

Families must pre-register for the free music classes with Spirit in Tune; space is limited!
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All day
Crafts, games, and more!
11:30am – 1:30pm
Learn sea chanteys with singer Jerry Bryant

1:30  – 3:30 pm
Kona Ice
Free of charge for the first 100 snow cones.

2:15 – 3 pm
Birth – age 5 Music Class
led by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune
Pre-registration required

3:15 – 4 pm
Ages 6 and up Music Class
led by Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune
Pre-registration required

Free First Weekends are sponsored by Beacon Bank.

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Hartford CT, 06105

860.236.5621

 

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