January
Open Art StudiosWeekdays from 2:30-4:30pm; Weekends from 1:00-4:00pm
Children create and decorate paper snowmen using the letters in their name. Free with admission.
Story & More: Snowflake Stamps
January 22, 24 @ 10am, 11am & 1pm
Snow days are some of children’s favorite memories. There may not be snow on the ground but ages 5 and under create their own snow scape using snowflake stamps and paint. Free with admission.
Dress-up and Drama
January 23 @ 10am, 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under have fun dressing up, improvising and pretending. Free with admission.
Story N’ More: Table Toy Time
January 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 @ 10am, 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under enjoy table toy time and learn about unique and creative toys. Come in from the cold and have fun doing what kids love to do best, play! Free with admission.
C.A.T.C.H: Simple Machine Movement
Sunday, January 25 @ 1pm & 3pm
Ages 6 and up come ready to move your muscles and exercise with us as we learn all about the simple machines in our bodies and how we can take care of them! Free with admission.
February
Open Art Studios: Make a race car
Open Art Studios: Make a race car
Tues-Fri @ 2-4pm; Sat-Sun @ 1-4pm
Children will test out their engineering skills by building their very own race cars using TP Tubes and various pieces of cardboard. Don’t miss a special valentine craft on Valentine’s Day. All ages. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: Goodness Gracious Groundhog!
February 3, 4, 5, 7 @ 10am, 11am, 1pm
Why in the world do we have a day named after a groundhog? Ages 5 and under can hear our story about Groundhog Day before making a groundhog puppet. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Dress-up & Drama: Family Fun
Fri, February 6 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
In celebration of Valentine’s Day we will spend time dressing up as our favorite valentine’s, our family. Join us as we dress up like mom, dad, grandma, grandpa or baby. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Fantastic Fibers: Yarn Wrapped Hearts
Saturday, Feb 7 @ 11am & 2pm
Ages 6 and up use wire and yarn to create their very own yarn wrapped hearts that can be given to someone special for Valentine’s Day. Arrive early, limited space. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: Valentine Marble Painting
February 10, 11, 12, 14 @ 10am, 11am, 1pm
Ages 5 and under show the people around them how much they are loved with marble paint hearts. Free with admission.
Rad Lab: Explosive Science
Saturday, February 14th 1pm & 3pm
Love is in the air, and it’s explosive. Ages 6 and up Join us as we s learn about the science of explosions and how you can make kid safe explosions at home. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Music & Movement: Valentine’s Songs
Friday, Feb 13 @ 10am, 11 am, 1pm
“I love you, you love me…” Being loved is something to sing about. Ages 5 and under sing, clap and dance to songs picked especially for Valentine’s Day. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Real Tool Time: Woodworking
Saturday, February 14th at 11am and 1:30pm
Ages 7 & up learn basic woodworking skills and concepts through the use of various materials such as glue, nails, screws, sandpaper, finishes, paint and hardware in this monthly program. Limited to 6 participants; arrive early to register at the door. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
C.A.T.C.H: Heart Healthy Valentines
Sunday, February 15th at 1pm & 3pm
Ages 6 and up make some delicious and healthy Valentine’s Day snacks in the What’s Cookin’ Kitchen. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
President’s Day Camp
Monday, Feb 16 @ 9am-noon; 9am-5pm
School is OUT so Camp is IN! Parents, if you are busy at work, don't fret... kids love TCMU Day Camp! Grades 1-5: 9am-5pm $50; Kindgergarten (K5-6): 9am-Noon $25. Member discount available. Call 864.233.7755, ext 2 or email your request to info@tcmupstate.org
Play in Clay: Clay Fortune Cookies
Saturday, February 21 @ 11am & 2pm
In honor of the Chinese New Year, ages 6 and up make a fortune cookie from clay with a special message inside. Located in Creation Station. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story & More: Chinese Lanterns
February 17, 18, 19, 21 @ 10am, 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under learn about traditions connected with the Chinese New Year. We will decorate Chinese lanterns with “foamie” stickers. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Dress-Up & Drama: Dinosaurs
Friday, February 20 @ 10am; 11am; 1pm
Sometimes it is just fun to be silly. Ages 5 and up dress up as dinosaurs and pretend to be T-Rex as they roar around the Get up and Grow room. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: Car Painting
February 24, 25, 26, 28 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
The Auto Summit coming to town and ages 5 and under will have fun painting with cars! See the cool tracks they leave behind when we roll them through paint. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Music & Movement: Nursery Rhymes
Friday, February 27 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
Hey diddle, diddle! Ages 5 and under have fun learning traditional nursery rhymes while dancing and singing as we try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
