Events for Kids
Wear your pajamas! Join the celebration and wear your comfiest, coziest pajamas for the biggest Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party around! Dr. Seuss Cakes & Decorations, 10 am-3 pm See the real cakes and alternative creations throughout the galleries in every building, including a Seussian ice sculpture on the Quadrangle.
Meet the artists behind the special exhibit Cats in Hats and collect autographs on an origami hat. Scheduled to attend:
Get a high five and take your photo with Dr. Seuss's most famous character and his mischievous sidekicks as they roam the museum galleries.
Visit the Membership table in the Welcome Center for a chance to win one-of-a-kind museum experiences. Springfield Museums members only. One draw per family, per day.
Catch the star of Pokemon Go! as he roams the galleries! Lures will be dropped all over the campus, so grab your smartphone, load up on poke balls and catch some wild Pokemon.
Meet popular Looney Tunes characters from our local amusement park and snap a selfie with them as they roam the galleries. Free with museum admission!
The crew from the skating and fun center leads their favorite floor games, including Hot Potato, Rowboat Races, Limbo and Four Corners. Free with museum admission!
Meet a player from the Springfield Thunderbirds hockey team, and their mascot, Boomer. Take a shot in Thunderbird’s inflatable hockey game.
Little Puppet Show Mr. Vinny, founder of the popular Toe Jam Puppet Band, tells the story of "The 12 Lil' Pigs and the Big Bad Pineapple" and invites the audience to play a game of 'What's that Shadow?"
Energetic, interactive, and joyful performances are a hallmark of this family-friendly band. With a generous blend of rock, pop, reggae, jazz, and funk, they deliver music for all, big and small.