 Summer Drop-In Days
Every Thursday and Friday from July 11-August 30, 10am-3pm, weather permitting
No Registration Required
Free with Museum Admission
Summer Drop-in Days are a series of fun, educational events held each summer in the Wild Place, the Museum’s outdoor learning center.
Each event combines performers and presentations from experts with hands-on art and science activities focusing on a different theme each day. The outdoor setting is a great place to learn about nature by meeting some of its many inhabitants.
During the summer we’ll meet exotic reptiles and animals, and some fascinating birds. We'll become rocket scientists and artists too! Each event brings something different and is designed for you to get involved. You’ll learn how to juggle from a pro, create a variety of art, including art you can wear, sing with some pirates or meet some curious creatures.
Don't forget to check out our Summer Book Adventures inside the Museum every Drop-in Day!
*the Museum reserves the right to change activities
 Thursday, July 11
10am-3pm - Tie Dye It’s everybody’s favorite activity! Bring your own or buy a t-shirt from us for just $5, then get creative!
Noon-2pm -Enjoy Free ice cream from the Mix 104.1 Ice Cream Truck!
Friday, July 12
10am-3pm - Rocket Science
Help us countdown and blast-off! Experience what it’s like to be an astronaut by designing and launching a rocket, enduring our space agility course and getting creative with alien masks! Enjoy a book reading inside the museum at 12pm and afterwards create your own space pudding.
Thursday, July 18
Hooping & Juggling
11am - Hooping
Watch a hula Hooping performance and participate in a workshop with the Boston Hoop Troop! Not only will kids have a great time learning how to hula-hoop, they will also learn the importance of teamwork in learning and playing.
1pm - Juggling
See a juggling performance and enjoy a workshop with professional jugglers to learn how to juggle! Kids will learn to juggle balls, spin plates and more! Performer and expert Jeremy Warren is talented in many different performance arts. He recently worked part-time for the National Circus Project teaching children circus skills and helping them develop their own performances.
Friday, July 19
10am-3pm - PBS Science
Have fun with Ruff Ruffman, host of FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman and Curious George on PBS, and try some fun, hands-on science experiments inspired by his show.
 Thursday, July 25
10am - Rolie Polie Guacamole -Rock & Roll with Rolie Polie Guacamole, a hip “kindie” band. Their high energy, interactive shows are a mix of funk, rock and folk music mashed into original tunes about natural living, eating healthy and staying active. Sponsored by Roche Bros.
Noon-2pm -Come Join the Circus with Ollie and  Bianca! Two young clowns bring the magical atmosphere of the circus to The Children’s Museum, where visitors will be treated to old-word accordion music with a modern twist, as the clowns juggle and giggle their way into your hearts. Get a balloon twisting lesson and choose your own clown make-up.Play along on a variety of rhythm instruments while you and your friends follow the Banjolele, leading a special circus parade just for you. Everyone can be a clown with Ollie and Bianca!
 Friday, July 26
9am-4pm, Free Fun Friday
The Children’s Museum in Easton is participating in the 5th annual Free Fun Fridays program sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. On Friday, July 26, 2013, the Children’s Museum in Easton will open its doors at no cost to visitors all day long. Free Fun Fridays is a program that includes 60 museums and cultural venues across Massachusetts. Each Friday this summer, there will be six venues open for free. The program begins Friday, June 28th and runs through Friday, August 30th. For the full program schedule and to learn more about Free Fun Fridays, please visit:  www.highlandstreet.org
The Museum will also be participating in the UFund Dreams Tour again this year. While you are here learn how you can put your child's dreams within reach. To learn more you can go to www.Fidelity.com/ufund.
Thursday, August 1
10am-3pm - Nature Crafts
Come join us for a day of nature filled fun! From 10am-11:30am Henna Heather will paint designs on your hand with a full plant-based paste. Get creative and buddy up when you make garden stones, wood pendant necklaces and a grow-a-buddy! Don't forget to come inside for our summer book reading and activity!
Friday, August 2
10am - Birds of Prey - Meet and learn about hawks, owls and vultures in this program presented by New England Reptile and Raptor. Their goal is to dispel myths and teach kids scientific facts about wildlife. NE Reptile and Raptor use live reptiles and birds of prey for illustrative purposes to focus on educating children about reptiles and birds and their biology, physiology, and function in the ecosystem.
12:30-2:30 -Touch Tanks -Explore and compare the creatures that live in fresh water and salt water environments.
Thursday, August 8
11am-2pm - Petting Zoo -Pet and Fall in love with different baby farm animals, they enjoy it just as much as you! Farm Visits raises their own baby animals for you to hold, pet, feed and cuddle. Children can also ask questions and listen to stories about the different baby animals.
Sponsored by All Season Tree Service
Friday, August 9
10am-3pm - Tie Dye It’s everybody’s favorite activity! Bring your own or buy a t-shirt from us for just $5, then get creative!
Noon-2pm -Enjoy free ice cream from the Mix 104.1 Ice Cream Truck!
 Thursday August 15
10am-3pm - Dog Days -Come meet a variety of dogs—some that perform important service jobs and others who can do some pretty funny tricks.
1pm-spend some time with dogs from Dog B.ON.E.S Therapy Dogs.
Sponsored by Marcott Designs.
Friday, August 16
10am-11:30am -Come make music with Tony Fonseca of All Hands Drumming. Tony Fonseca has been studying, playing and teaching drumming for over 40 years. His influences are in the traditions of West African, Cape Verdean and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Move to the beat, play along and make some noise in this participatory session.
 Thursday, August 22Princesses & Pirates
11am- Princess Magic Show
Be mesmerized by a real princess as she dazzles you with her magic and do some pirate activities!
1pm- Pirate Magic Show
Don't forget that pirates have magic too & he'll show you all about it! Enjoy princess crafts!
 Friday, August 23
What a croc! Or a lizard, or any number of other reptiles which will be presented in this crowd-pleasing, interactive program from Curious Creatures. Shows at 11am & 1pm. During the presentation, the kids learn about the animals and, if appropriate, they get to touch and hold them. Kids will also be taught respect and appreciation for all animals.
Sponsored by All Season Tree Service
Thursday, August 29
11am & 1pm - Vegetable Circus -Come enjoy this special circus that teaches kids growing up healthy can be fun! Hula-hooping, clowning, juggling and plate spinning are some of the circus skills showcased by the Vegetable Circus. They also teach respect, friendship, self-control, body awareness and healthy eating. Vegetable Circus shows challenge children to realize the truths behind the foods they eat and the media they’re saturated with. Vegetable Circus performances inspire active and healthy lifestyle choices that empower children to focus, recognize their strengths, and express themselves. 
Sponsored by Signature Health Care
Friday, August 30
Bubble Mania
Make bubbles large and small. Play with bubbles and enjoy a bubble show featuring DJ Rob Peters at 10am
Supporting Sponsors
Alfred Campanelli Charitable Foundation
Beacon Financial Planning Inc.
Concord Food
Hannaford Supermarket
The Learning Cottage
Marcott Designs
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