Family Science Adventures
2016-12-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-15 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-17 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-18 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-19 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 7 more dates | Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, 01103, United States

Magic Saturday
2016-12-17 11:00 - 14:00
Every child receives a gift, while supplies last! Activities will include: Make Playdoh Gingerbread Creations, Write and send letters to Santa, Decorate a Christmas Tree

Illuminating Gallery Activities
2016-12-18 11:00 - 16:00
Olive Press, 11 am-2 pm
See a real olive press in action, learn about how olive oil is made, and why it is important to the celebration of Hanukkah.
Decorate a Suf Ganiyot, 11 am-2 pm
These round jelly doughnuts are eaten around the world to celebrate Hanukkah!

Performance: Caravan Puppets
2016-12-18 13:00 - 14:00
Latkes for Everyone
Celebrate Hanukkah with tales of a favorite Hanukkah treat, featuring hand-crafted puppets, beautiful staging, heart and humor!

Early Enrichment Day: Holiday Cheer
2016-12-19 09:30 - 13:30

Professor Knows A. Lot
2016-12-20 10:30 - 12:00, 2016-12-27 10:30 - 12:00

Gingerbread Playgroup
2016-12-21 10:00 - 11:15
Come explore hands-on play and activity stations, make new friends, and learn about our world. Open to all children 0-5 with their caregivers.

Super Gallery Activities
2016-12-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-12-28 10:00 - 16:00
Wall of Heroes, 10 am-5 pm
Let the world know who your hero is! Whether he or she someone famous or someone right from your own home, tell us who your personal hero is and why!
Super Hero Photo Booth, 10 am-5 pm
Dress up in super hero gear and take a photos in front of our City Scape backdrop. Share your photos with the hashtag #atthemuseums.

Meet the Author: Mary Jane Begin
2016-12-27 11:00 - 12:00
Mary Jane Begin is the author of My Little Pony: The Dragons of Dazzle Island and featured artist in our special exhibit Cats in Hats. Learn more about her in an interactive presentation and get a poster or book signed. Books and posters available for purchase in the Museum Store.

Spidey Senses and Adaptations
2016-12-27 11:00 - 13:00
Meet the museum’s Chilean rose tarantula and learn all about arachnid adaptations, like spinning sticky webs, venom, quick movements, and special senses. A museum educator will be on hand to answer your questions.

Meet the Turtles
2016-12-27 11:00 - 14:00, 2016-12-28 11:00 - 14:00
What do all reptiles have in common? How are turtles different? Learn all about the turtles that call the Springfield Science Museum home. A museum educator will be on hand to answer your questions.

Talking Hands Theater
2016-12-27 13:00 - 14:00
Kids can change the world! Ruby Raccoon and Benny Bunny are little superheroes in training.

Animal World Experience
2016-12-28 13:00 - 14:00
In Animal World Experience's newest program, children get the opportunity to meet several of animal friends and learn about their special abilities that make them a hero.
