Get ready for the big day with holiday-themed family activities. Free with museum admission!
Meet Santa, 11 am-2 pm
Bring your Christmas list and your camera to meet Kris Kringle! Meet everyone’s favorite jolly old elf in the Gingerbread: Hollywood and the Holidays exhibit. Every child 12 and under will get to choose a gift, while supplies last.
BeanBoozled, 11 am-3 pm
Explore the special exhibition Sweet: A Tasty Journey and try your luck at this popular jelly bean challenge. When you spin the wheel, will you get a sweet treat or a nasty surprise? (Line closes at 2:30 pm.)
Santa’s Workshop, 11 am-3 pm
You’re the elf in Santa’s Workshop! Make your own gift to give a special loved one, complete with trimmings including card and gift tag. Options include magnet sets, photos in mosaic frames, and cup lanterns.
Mount Crumpit Derby, 11 am-3 pm
Use all of your STEM skills to design a mini-sleigh to race down our mini-mountain and see who can bring the Grinch down to Whoville the fastest!
Meet the Grinch, 12-3 pm
Meet the lovable curmudgeon whose heart grew three sizes, and get a high five or a hug.
Art Discovery Center, 12-4 pm
Chinese characters, try on costumes, play gallery games, peek under lift-up panels on the Wall of Symbols to discover the meaning behind Asian motifs, and put on a puppet show. This Week’s Project: Make a Gingerbread Card.
