The Springfield Museums are excited to announce Family Pride Day, an annual celebration of diversity, equality, and family, featuring a rainbow of activities for all ages—happening Saturday, June 22 from 10am–5pm. Free with Museum admission.
“Family Pride Day is a community-oriented program where visitors are welcome to join in on a variety of activities and collaborative projects to celebrate,” states Family Engagement Coordinator Abby Garner.
Attendees can create their own bracelets, buttons, tote bags, and more to show their pride in embracing who they are. Highlights of the day include a community mural led by artist Amy Reyor and a Pride Storytime hosted by the Springfield Public Library.
“We are excited to host our 3rd annual Family Pride Day, celebrating diversity and inclusion with the community,” exclaims Director of Education Larissa Murray.
A full list of the day’s activities is included below.
Highlights
Community “Mural”, 11 am-3 pm
Join artist Amy Reyor and contribute to a piece of community artwork. Quadrangle
Pride Storytime
Join our friends at the Springfield Public Library for Pride Storytime! Quadrangle
Ongoing Activities
Pride Buttons, 11 am-3 pm
Design a button that represents you! Quadrangle (rain location: Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Design a Tote Bag, 11 am-3 pm
Quadrangle (rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Collaborative Weaving, 11 am-3 pm
Take part in this annual tradition and add a thread to this community tapestry. Quadrangle (rain location: African Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Dance Party, 11 am-3 pm
Quadrangle
Make Your Own Pride Flag, 11 am-3 pm
Show your pride! Design a flag that best represents you. Spark!Lab,Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum
Affirmation Bracelets, 12-4 pm
You are beautiful, you are brave, you are loved! Create a commemorative bracelet to remind yourself or someone you love just how special they are. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum
Family Pride Day is sponsored by NBT Bank and Season Supporter MassMutual.