Come one, come all. We’re celebrating Springfield’s favorite author this fall! Enjoy a day of Dr. Seuss-inspired activities for the whole family. Free with museum admission!
Today’s Highlights
Book Fair with Olive Tree Books-n-Voices, 11 am-2 pm
In partnership with Olive Tree Books-n-Voices, a Black, woman-owned bookstore right here in Springfield. (Blake Court, First Floor, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts)
Story Time with The Cat in the Hat, 12:30-1 pm
Join the Cat in the Hat during a special reading of The Cat in the Hat. (Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Character Meet-and-Greets
The Cat in the Hat, 11 am-12 pm & 2 pm-4 pm
(Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Thing 1 and Thing 2, 11 am-1 pm & 2 pm-4 pm
(Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Boomer from the Springfield Thunderbirds, 1-2 pm
Quadrangle Green (weather permitting)
Ongoing Activities
Alphabet Soup, 11 am-3 pm
Pick a word and then search through a giant bowl of alphabet ‘soup’ as fast as you can to find the letters to spell it! (Quadrangle Green; Rain Location: Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)
Leaf Bookmarks, 11 am-3 pm
Learn the science behind changing leaves, then make your own leafy bookmark. (Quadrangle Green; Rain Location: African Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Pumpkin Possibilities, 11 am-3 pm
Learn about the biotic potential of pumpkins and other plants! (Quadrangle Green; Rain Location: Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)
My Name Book, 11 am-3 pm
What’s in a name? Use the letters of your own name to make a book you can illustrate. (Quadrangle Green; Rain Location: Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)
Fuzzy Reading Glasses, 12-4 pm
Make a pair of goofy glasses with pipe cleaners, then read a funny poem. (Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum)
Note: Activities, locations, and times subject to change. Please pick up a daily schedule in the Welcome Center for the most up to date information.
