The Springfield Museums’ Weekend Family Fun series will continue on Saturday, October 16, with “Radical Robots.” Activities will take place from 10 am to 4 pm and are free with museum admission unless noted.
Weekend Family Fun programs are sponsored by TD Bank through the TD Charitable Foundation.
Robotics Demonstrations
The Aexeous Robot, noon, 1 & 2 pm – Aexeous Robot is an intelligent, heavy-duty robot that walks, talks and interacts with the audience.
FIRST Robotics, 10:30 am-4 pm – Teams from Agawam, Springfield, and West Springfield will show off their award-winning machines.
Ongoing Activities
- Family Science Adventures, 1-3:30 p.m. – Discover the wonders of science through hands-on activities designed for families to explore together.
- Art Activity, 11 am-3:45 pm – Design your own robot.
- Scavenger Hunts, 11 am-3:45 pm – Explore the galleries and discover objects in the art and history museums.
- Art Discovery Center, noon-3:45 pm – Create a Rockin’ Robot scene, play gallery games, try on costumes and more.
- Planetarium Shows, 11:15 am, noon, 1 & 2 pm – Embark on an outer space adventure. (Additional fee).
Radical Robots is presented in collaboration with the Springfield Public Forum.

