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All The Ways to Play
Oct. 6–8 & 13–15, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Making Hojalatas
Put your own creative spin on the traditional art of hojalata! You’ll experiment with texture, pattern, and color as you create embossed-inspired artwork while exploring this Mexican and Latin American art tradition. (Part of General Admission)
Oct. 13 -15, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Creature Constructions
What happens when you mix, match, and reimagine animal parts? You’ll combine different features to invent a fantastical creature all your own! Let your imagination run wild as you create, experiment, and discover just how many wonderfully weird creatures you can dream up. (Part of General Admission)
Oct. 13 – Nov.1
Arachnid Anatomy
Eight legs. Lots of creativity. You’ll explore what makes an arachnid an arachnid, then use colorful, upcycled materials to construct a creepy-crawly creation of your own in Spark Shop. (Part of General Admission)
Sunday, October 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
Spooky Day
Come dressed for a frightfully fun day of play! You’ll celebrate the Halloween season with spooky, gross, and silly STEAM activities made for curious minds of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, so grab your little ghosts and ghouls and get ready to play! (Part of General Admission)
Oct. 27–29, 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Spooky Science: Erupting Pumpkins
Watch a pumpkin erupt before your eyes as you explore the fizzy chemical reaction behind a classic erupting volcano experiment. It’s messy, spooky science you’ll definitely want to see in action. (Part of General Admission)
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 8 – 10 AM
Baby Bloomers: Fall on the Farm
Start your morning with playful learning just for little ones! Baby Bloomers offers exclusive early museum access for families with children ages 0–3.
First Sunday of the Month | 8–10 AM
Member Morning
You’ve got the museum to yourselves, Members! Enjoy two hours of exclusive early access to explore your favorite galleries, revisit beloved exhibits, and squeeze in plenty of play before Thinkery opens for General Admission.
Every Day
Story Time
Grab a spot and get ready for a story! You’ll sing along, move together, and explore stories filled with imagination, curiosity, and plenty of playful learning alongside Thinkery educators. (Part of General Admission)
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