All Museum events and activities are free with admission.

Back to School with Pete: This month, we are preparing to go back to school as we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on fun! Each activity is designed to spark curiosity and build key skills to help kids gear up for back-to-school success with a special guest, Pete the Cat! Pete the Cat will host a Back-to-School Big Fun every day at 4:15 p.m.!  

Special Programs

Join us for fun themed activities during the week all month long.  

August 1 – 11: Math Magic: Make math appear like magic! Kids will explore hidden numbers, shapes, and patterns using white crayons and watercolor paints. As they brush color over the paper, math problems and geometric designs are revealed before their eyes!
Story Time (11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.): Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes by James Dean and Eric Litwin 

August 12 – 18: Silly Sensory: Things are about to get silly! Kids will explore textures and colors as they create their own sensory bags to squish and squeeze. This hands-on activity is perfect for building fine motor skills in a calming, playful way. 
Story Time (11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.): Pete the Cat’s Got Class by: James Dean  

August 19 – 25: Tech Time: Ever wonder what’s inside your favorite gadgets? Children will become mini engineers as they safely disassemble old electronics to explore the parts and pieces that make them work. This hands-on activity sparks curiosity and offers a fascinating peek into the world of technology!
Story Time (11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.): Pete the Cat and the New Guy by Kimberly and James Dean 

August 26 – 31: Shear Genius: Get ready to snip, clip, and cut with confidence! We’ll read Scissors on Strike by Jenifer Jones and learn all about safe scissor skills. Then, children will practice their cutting techniques on a variety of materials like play dough, slime, and toilet paper rolls.
Story Time (11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.): Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus by Kimberly and James Dean