AUGUST
Art in the Park
Wednesday, August 6, 13, 20 & 27
11:00am – 12:00pm in Outdoor Courtyard
Recommended for ages 2 and up
$1 per child with Discovery Center admission or membership / $3 per child without
Explore a variety of art media through 3 open-ended art activities.
Once Upon a Story
Thursday, August 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:30 – 11:00am in Lynn’s Library
Recommended for all ages
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Jump into a story and visit another place and time!
Opening Day of the Olympic Games
Friday, August 8
9:00am – 1:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Celebrate the Olympic Games by decorating a colorful paper headband.
World Games
Saturday, August 9 & Sunday, August 10
10:00am – 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 5 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Experience simple children’s games from around the world, such as menko (Japan), gonggi (Korea) and jianzi (China).
Kids Night Out
Friday, August 15
5:00 – 8:30pm
For ages 5 – 10
$14 - 22 per child and advancqe registration required, call 524-5437
Children enjoy fun, food and friends while parents enjoy a night on the town.
Download a Registration form
Raksha Bandhan
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Braid a friendship bracelet to celebrate Raksha Bandan, a festival in India that celebrates the bond of love between brothers and sisters.
Furin: Japanese Wind Chimes
Saturday, August 23 & Sunday, August 24
10:00am – 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Create a traditional Japanese wind chime for Summer.
End of Summer Party
Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31
10:00am – 12:00pm in Outdoor Courtyard
Recommended for ages 3 and up
$1 per child with Discovery Center admission or membership / $3 per child without
Swirl and mix paint on paper using glass marbles or paint a masterpiece with ice cubes. Transform a paper plate into a whirly-gig, a coffee filter into a colorful butterfly and much more!_____________________________________________________________________________________
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day
Monday, September 1
Surpirse, the Center will be open from 9:00-1:00.
September Closing
September 2-15
The Center will be CLOSED for general maintenance and repairs. We look forward to seeing you when we reopen on Tuesday, September 16.
Art in the Park
Wednesday, September 17 & 24
11:00am – 12:00pm in Outdoor Courtyard
Recommended for ages 2 and up
$1 per child with Discovery Center admission or membership / $3 per child without
Explore a variety of art media through 3 open-ended art activities.
Once Upon a Story
Thursday, September 18 & 25
10:30 – 11:00am in Lynn’s Library
Recommended for all ages
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
Jump into a story and visit another place and time!
Grandparents' Day
Sunday, September 21
10:00am - 3:00pm
Celebrate your wonderful grandparents. Grandparents are FREE per paid child's admission.
Festa das Vindimas (Portuguese Harvest Festival)
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 2 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
The traditional harvest celebration of the grapes in Portugal includes a children's parade, exhibitions, bull-runs, wine tasting and selling, arts and crafts, food vendors, musical performances and culminates with a magnificent fireworks display. Join us for a collage craft inspired by the autumn grape harvest.
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OCTOBER
China: Zhong Qui (Chinese Harvest Festival)
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
The festival of the harvest moon, which typically occurs when the moon is fullest in the night sky, is celebrated to mark the safe harvesting of the Fall crops and includes moon gazing and special foods such as moon cakes. Families in China gather for delicious meals, and neighborhoods are decorated with thousands of colorful paper lanterns. Let's make hand-made paper lanterns to represent the wonderous moon!
Chusok (Korean Harvest Festival)
Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
In Korea, families honor their ancestors by placing songpyon made with newly harvested rice and fresh fruit on their ancestors' graves, believing that their loved ones will protect and bless them with good fortune and prosperity. Celebrate with us by embellishing a paper mask and enjoying a dance performance by local Korean children.
Tori No Ichi (Japanese Harvest Festival)
Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
During Tori No Ichi, Japanese farmers give thanks for an abundant harvest to ta no kami (god of the rice fields) and welcome ta no kami into their homes. They "rake-in" good fortune by decorating rakes of all sizes with various lucky charms, such as manekineko (the money-gathering cat). Decorate a kumade, or paper rake, and show your appreciation for the abundance in your life!
Pongol (Indian Harvest Festival)
Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26
10:00am - 3:00pm in Your Rainbow World
Recommended for ages 3 and up
Free with Discovery Center admission or membership
This Indian festival is a joyful time for thanking god for the crops, the sun, the earth and their cattle. During the three day celebration, families worship Indra, god of clouds and rain, and Surya, the sun god. They also celebrate the sacred cow for providing nourishment. Farmers honor their cattle by painting their horns and decorating them with colorful beads, bells and flower garlands. String colorful flowers together for someone who provides you with nourishing food.
Keiki Costume Ball
Sunday, October 26
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Join us for some "spooktacular" fun! Trick-or-Treat throughout the Center's exhibit galleries and participate in fun Halloween games and crafts.
Download a registration form
** Dates are subject to change |
