Program Calendar

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

(Children ages 5-7) Learn all about turtles and their ancient armored relatives. Explore how once upon a time our Springfield area was home to volcanoes and dinos.

(Children ages 7-10) Learn basic woodworking skills as you practice how to measure, cut and assemble your wooden creations. Design and build your own project for the week. Special attention will be placed on safety and fun.

(Children ages 8-11) Explore exciting areas of science, from geology, rock identification to using microscopes and solar-powered cars.

(Children ages 9-12) Use your monoprints as backgrounds for various drawing and painting techniques to create several unique artworks inspired by the rhythmical and vibrant works of artist Marc Chagall.

Stop by for custom face painting by our own Professor Knows A. Lot!

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

Explore Radiant Abstractions: Metallic Photographs by Rebecca McMann, abstract photographic works printed on metal.

Join our docents for a mini-tour of a special exhibition in the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.

(Children ages 6-8) The cars and motorcycles at the Wood Museum of Springfield History will take you on a trip through Springfield’s past. Gallery visits, hands-on crafts and artists’ performances will enhance the fun.

Come learn what she is up to at the Museums! Activities may include meeting a costumed character, face painting, magic, balloon animals, comedy, and getting to know the permanent collections. Free with museum admission! The Horace Moses Charitable Trust, Bank of America, Trustee

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

We’ll focus on herpetology and learn more about the frogs and reptiles that call the Springfield Science Museum home.

Live animal demonstrations and hands-on animal art.

Escape the heat and join us for some fairy tale fun every Tuesday afternoon! Some of Disney’s most beloved characters will grace the screen.

Meet the Cat in the Hat and his zany sidekicks Thing 1 and Thing 2 while you indulge in tasty treats from the Blake House Cafe.

Create a masterpiece using the day’s selected medium.

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

Dance the limbo, with hula hoops, bubbles, and more!

Art, history and science tributes to our favorite author and the brand new Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum!

Create a masterpiece using the day’s selected medium.

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

Visit the strolling magician in the Springfield Science Museum to be entertained and amazed!

Celebrate the musical and magical elements of the Chagall for Children special exhibit with these hands-on activities!

A lively act that engages kids with memorable and fun sing-a-long songs.

Create a masterpiece using the day’s selected medium.

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.

Beautifully hand-crafted marionettes are brought to life by a master puppeteer as the dramatic events unfold.

Starting from a provided preliminary drawing, we’ll experiment with painting backgrounds, then move into capturing feathers, wet and/or reflective surfaces like eyes and beaks.

Explore the Science Museum and find the Roving Scientist.