Calendar of Events

 

MAY 2008

3 & 4 Bear Country Weekend—Meet a Berenstain Bear “in person,” and enjoy story readings and crafts every weekend throughout the month of May in conjunction with the exhibit The Berenstain Bears: Down a Sunny Dirt Road, produced by Strong National Museum of Play in partnership with the Berenstain Family. Included with general museum admission fees. Click here to download the PDF file.

5, 12, & 19 Mondays—Toddler Book Club. Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music, movement, nature, or art activities. This month: Beary Fun Tales: Story readings and activities in conjunction with the new Berenstain Bears exhibit. Included with general museum admission fees.

10 & 11 Saturday & Sunday—Bear Country Weekend. (See May 3 listing.) Also, last weekend to see the exhibit Grossology—The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Click here to download the PDF file.

12 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See May 5 listing.)
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14 Wednesday—Autism Spectrum Disorder Lecture Series, 7 p.m. Monthly series sponsored by Monroe County Special Children’s Services Providers. This month: “Improving Social Awareness and Interaction,” presented by Carol Markovics, Ph.D. For more information call 585-753-5437. Free.

14 Wednesday—Making American Music. 7:30 p.m. (Sold Out!)The Sinatra Era featuring The Gateswingers Big Band. A loving tribute to Frank and other
standard masters of the era. Tickets: $16 nonmember; $13 member.

17 & 18 Saturday & Sunday—Wicked Fun. Bewitching fun based on the Broadway musical, Wicked. Join in theater workshop activities, fun dance moves, crafts, and more. Included with general museum admission fees. Click here to download the PDF file.

19 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See May 5 listing.)
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19 Monday—Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month. Today’s theme: Bears, Bears, and More Bears: tales, crafts, & puppet show in conjunction with the new Berenstain Bears exhibit. Included with general museum admission fees.

24, 25, & 26 Saturday, Sunday, & Monday—Bear Country Weekend. (See May 3 listing.) Click here to download the PDF file.

31 & June 1 Saturday & Sunday—Bear Country Weekend. (See May 3 listing.) Click here to download the PDF file.

JUNE 2008

2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Mondays—Toddler Book Club. Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music, movement, or nature activities. This month: Clifford and Friends—story readings and activities in conjunction with the new Clifford exhibit. Included with general museum admission fees. Click here to download the PDF file.

7 & 8 Saturday & Sunday—Exhibit Opening Weekend Celebration, Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™. Bound into the world of Clifford™ and other Birdwell Island residents from the books and PBSKIDS TV series. Pilot the ferry, serve up fish and chips, make music on Clifford’s Xylobone, and find buried treasure in T-Bone’s sandbox. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with Scholastic Entertainment, Inc. Included with general museum admission fees. Shake paws with Clifford “in person.”
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9 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See June 2 listing). Click here to download the PDF file.

14 & 15 Saturday & Sunday—Superheroes and Comic Books. Watch comic-book artists Scott Rosema and Bob McLeod bring characters to life. Create your own cape and accessories—or come in costume! Included with general museum admission fees.

16 Monday—Monday Kicks for Ages 2 to 6. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Playful learning activities designed for 2- to 6-year-olds, one Monday a month. Today’s Theme: Dog Days of Summer. Visit the new exhibit Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog™ and create your own dog pal. Included with general museum admission fees.

16 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See June 2 listing). Click here to download the PDF file.

23 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See June 2 listing). Click here to download the PDF file.

30 Monday—Toddler Book Club. (See June 2 listing). Click here to download the PDF file.

JULY 2008

7-31 Mondays—Fridays–Today in the Galleries. Meet a furry costumed character and enjoy daily activities. Included with general museum admission fees.

AUGUST 2008

1-22 Mondays—Fridays–Today in the Galleries. Meet a furry costumed character and enjoy daily activities. Included with general museum admission fees.

30, 31, & September 1—Saturday, Sunday, & Monday–Exhibit Closing: last weeked to see The Adventures of Clifford The Big Red Dog™. Included with general museum admission fees.

Museum Hours

Monday–Thursday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Butterfly Garden 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Friday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Butterfly Garden 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Butterfly Garden 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Sunday
12 noon to 5 p.m.
(Butterfly Garden 12 noon to 5 p.m.)