Pizza Picks at APL
APL hosts a fun afternoon for 5th-7th graders to come discuss books and eat some pizza! Please register so we know how much pizza to get from Flatbread! A lively, fun program!
When:
Monday, January 28, 2019 5:30pm
Location:
Crafts
February Vacation at Joppa Flats: Pole to Pole
Joppa Flats Education Center vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break. Beat the winter blahs during school break! Drop in for an hour or stay all day, either one or both days, for a vacation destination that suits your schedule. Participate in half-hour presentations at 11:00 am or 1:00 pm. We'll use experiments, crafts, and games to show you how to blend science and art based on the day's theme. It's free-flow learning for the whole family. This session will be focused on arctic animals from polar bears to pengiuns!
When:
Monday, February 18, 2019 10am-3pm
Location:
Glow Zone at NPL
We’re cracking a ton of glow sticks for play time with a side of learning. Join us in our darkened program room where kids can use glow sticks to imitate designs or create something entirely new. Super simple, no mess, fun! Drop in for kids of all ages.
When:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | 10-11:30 pm
Location:
Imagine, Sing, & Learn: Arctic Animals
Joppa Flats Education Center invites kids 3-6 for a fun-filled morning program that is perfect for you and your active preschooler! Our structured activities include hands-on science, music and movement, a thematic snack, and an outdoor adventure if the weather complies. Keep learning with coloring pages and follow-up activities to continue the fun at home. This particular program will focus on the Arctic and Antarctic habitats and the animals that live there.
When:
Friday, March 15, 2019 10-11:30am
Location:
LEGO Freeplay for Families!
APL invites kids and families to create with LEGOs! Use our blocks, big and small, to create from your imagination or try one of our challenges. We encourage the whole family to come and build! Your creations will be displayed in the Children's Room.
When:
Saturdays through March 2019 2:30-4:30pm
Location:
Annual Endangered Species Day Celebration
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge invites people of all ages to celebrate Endangered Species Day on Sunday May 19th from 12pm-3pm at the Refuge Visitor Center. Endangered Species Day was designated to educate the American public on the importance of protecting endangered species and highlight the everyday actions that individuals can take to help protect our nation’s wildlife, fish, and plants.
When:
Sunday, May 19, 2019 Noon – 3pm
Location:
Solstice in the Shipyard
Come join us for a day of activities and crafts for adults and kids to get you through the long winter, including star carving, log splitting, ditty bag kits, knitting, and a holiday shop! We will be celebrating the solstice in the Waterline Center with warm drinks and baked goods. Activities range from $2 to $20 each and come with a kit for you to do by the fire this winter!
When:
Monday, December 21, 2019 11am-4pm
Location:
Raptor Rapture
Joppa Flats Education Center vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break. Beat the winter blahs during school break! Drop in for an hour or stay all morning, either one or both days, for a vacation destination that suits your schedule. Drop in for family fun! You'll see winter bird banding demonstrations and try out science and art activities. "Miss Lisa" invites you to join her at 11:00 for an energetic educational presentation where everyone particpates in the fun of an interactive mult-media show. After the presentation, weather permitting, we'll go outside for a group game.
When:
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 10am-Noon
Location:
Winter Fun at Castle Hill
Beat those winter blues and make the most of February vacation by getting outside! Every afternoon February 16-22, join us for winter fun for all ages at the Crane Estate from noon-4pm (we recommend you arrive by 3pm). Check in at the front desk in the main gallery of the house then plan your adventure! Roast s'mores around an outdoor fire pit, go on a winter scavenger hike, do an outdoor activity (see below), or cozy up inside with daily story time and a seasonal craft.
When:
Daily, February 16-22, 2020 Noon-4pm
Location:
Pi Day at HWPL
Circles, shapes, and pie! Enjoy a story & a treat with us. Designed for ages 2 and up. No registration necessary.
When:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 | 11am-Noon
Location:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
