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SUMMARY:Family Program: Snow Many Snowmen!
DESCRIPTION:How do you make a snowman? Through various artforms\, including origami\, painting\, and collaging\, families can make all kinds of unique snowmen to bring home. Then\, get into the holiday spirit with holiday poppers\, and decorate cards for loved ones. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/snowmanysnowmen/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Construction Zone
DESCRIPTION:Grab your hard hat and tool belt and become a construction worker for the day! Families will build with foam bricks and blocks\, create blueprints\, and learn about some of the tools and vehicles used on construction sites. \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nAccessibility Notice: The wheelchair lift connecting our auditorium wing to our main building is currently out of order. Please call the front desk at 860-236-5621 for accessibility arrangements or any questions during this time. To access the Tavern Signs exhibition and Auditorium (the primary location for this program)\, use the entrance to the Auditorium Lobby\, which is located to the left of the main entrance. For access to the main building\, please call the front desk and staff will be available to setup a portable ramp for entering the main entrance. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/constructionzone/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000
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UID:25571-1725706800-1725717600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Fictional Forests
DESCRIPTION:Go on an adventure with Sophie Mouse! Inspired by The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series by Connecticut author Poppy Green\, this program will bring to life some of Sophie’s fun-filled escapades in the woodland village of Silverlake Forest. Families can hop on lily pads\, craft with flowers\, and design their own make-believe forest filled with whimsical woodland characters! \nThis program is FREE and great for children ages 10 and under. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration required. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nAccessibility Notice: The elevator that connects our auditorium wing to the rest of our building is currently out of order. Individuals using wheelchairs and/or unable to climb stairs will be able to enter the Museum using the auditorium lobby entrance. The program will take place in the auditorium and is therefore accessible via this entrance. To access the accessible bathroom and the exhibitions\, the stair-free route will require exiting the building and re-entering through the courtyard. Staff will be available to assist with this process. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience. \nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/fictionalforests/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T143829
CREATED:20240529T140647Z
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SUMMARY:Beat the Heat: Saturday (family day)
DESCRIPTION: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. Whether the kids are singing along with Miss Kaite of Spirit in Tune\, learning to play instruments with Hartford Symphony Orchestra\, or making their own instruments to take home\, families are sure to find something to enjoy! View the full schedule below. Note: Families must pre-register (free!) to participate in the interactive music classes with Spirit in Tune\, space is limited! Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222.\nAccessibility Notice: The elevator that connects our auditorium wing to the rest of our building is currently out of order. Individuals using wheelchairs and/or unable to climb stairs will be able to enter the Museum using the auditorium lobby entrance. The instrument discovery lab\, crafts\, snow cones\, and music classes will be accessible via this entrance. To access the accessible bathroom and exhibitions\, the stair-free route will require exiting the building and re-entering through the courtyard. Staff will be available to assist with this process. We deeply apologize for this inconvenience. \n\n[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\nSaturday Schedule\n[divider line_type=”no-line” custom_height=””]\n11 am – 2 pm: Hartford Symphony Orchestra Instrument Discovery Lab\n\n11:30 am – 3:30 pm: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. A vivid collection of books to peruse\, enjoy – and even take home!\n\n1:30  – 3:30 pm: Kona Ice. Free of charge for the first 100 snow cones.\n\n2:15 – 3 pm: Spirit in Tune Music Class\, birth – age 5 (pre-registration required)\n\n3:15 – 4 pm: Spirit in Tune Music Class\, ages 6+ (pre-registration required)\n\nAll day: Craft station\, games\, snacks available\, and more!\n\n\nREGISTER FOR MUSIC CLASS\n\nLooking for musically-good fun for grown-ups? Visit us on Sunday\, August 4 for Beat the Heat Sunday!)\n\nView the Weekend Webpage.\n\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of Berkshire Bank!
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/beat-the-heat-saturday/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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SUMMARY:Family Grab and Go Bags: Silhouette Saturday
DESCRIPTION:What would you look like as a silhouette? With inspiration from historic silhouette-style artwork\, families will create a framed portrait to take home! \nPlease note\, there is no on-site family program; these bags are designed for families to complete at home and will be available while supplies last. These bags are FREE and great for children ages 5 and up. Questions? Contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org or 860-236-5621 x222. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/silhouettesaturday/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Program: Fun with Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Read Across America at the Museum! Enjoy a reading of The Gold Bowl\, written by Connecticut author Valerie Bolling. Hear about all the fun a little girl has with her pets\, and then make a special gift for your own furry friend! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. This is a drop-in program; no need to pre-register! For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/funwithfiction/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T143829
CREATED:20231120T144348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T144417Z
UID:25069-1706958000-1706968800@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: Valentines for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Happy Valentine’s Day! Using historic valentines from the Museum’s collections as inspiration\, create one-of-a-kind cards to give to your loved ones! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connectcutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/valentines/
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Free First Saturday 2024
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T143829
CREATED:20231120T144442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T144442Z
UID:25062-1704538800-1704549600@www.connecticutmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Family Program: A Storm is Coming!
DESCRIPTION:It’s raining cats and dogs! Learn about some of the largest storms to ever hit Connecticut\, pretend to be a weather reporter giving a forecast on TV\, and then create your very own “storms in a jar” by performing special science experiments! \nThis program is FREE and great for children of all ages. For more information\, please contact Katerina Mazzacane\, Youth and Family Programs Manager\, at 860-236-5621 x222\, or email kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org. \nThanks to Berkshire Bank for their generous support of this program.
URL:https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/event/astormiscoming/
CATEGORIES:Free First Saturday 2024,Free First Saturday 2024
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