February
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: Car Painting
February 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
March
Open Art Studios: Rainbow Windsocks
March
Open Art Studios: Rainbow Windsocks
Tues-Fri @ 2-4pm; Sat-Sun @ 1-4pm
Create, decorate and fly your very own colorful rainbow windsock! All ages. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: Dr. Seuss Silliness
March 3, 4, 5, 7 at 10am, 11am & 1pm
It’s time to celebrate the birthdate of Dr. Seuss. Ages 5 and under read a Dr. Seuss book and make a fun craft based on his silly stories. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Dress-up & Drama
Fri, March 6 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under pretend and play. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Dr. Seuss Weekend
March 7 & 8
Join us at TCMU as we honor this wonderful literary icon with a fun and whimsical weekend full of programming and special guests. This event is free with admission during regular museum hours.
Fantastic Fibers: Dr. Seuss Hat Pencil Holder With a Truffula Pencil Tree
Saturday, March 7 @ 11am & 2pm
Ages 6 and up use wire and yarn to create a pencil holder. Limited space, register at door. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: A Special Shamrock
March 10, 11, 12, 14 @ 10am, 11am, 1pm
Ages 5 and under join us as we learn about St. Patrick and the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day. We will use our gluing skills as we make a shamrock using green tissue paper. Free with admission.
Music & Movement: Shake Your Shamrock
Friday, March 13 @ 10am, 11 am, 1pm
Ages 5 and under have fun and stay active to age-appropriate music. Free with admission. ww.tcmupstate.org
Rad Lab
Saturday, March 14th 1pm & 3pm
Ages 6 and up enjoy hands on science experiments including inquiry focused exploration. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Real Tool Time: Woodworking
Saturday, March 14 @ 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
Story & More: Table Top Time
March 17, 18, 19, 21 @ 10am, 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under enjoy playing with unique and creative toys. Free with admission.
Dress-Up & Drama
Friday, March 20 @ 10am; 11am; 1pm
Sometimes it is just fun to be silly. Ages 5 and up dress up and pretend in the Get up and Grow room. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Play in Clay: Sticks and Stones Pebble Plaque
Saturday, March 21 @ 11am & 2pm
Ages 6 and up use natural items such as sticks, leaves, stones to create beautiful organic clay plaques. Limited space, arrive early to register. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
C.A.T.C.H: Health and Wellness
Sunday, March 22 @ 1pm & 3pm
Ages 6 and up enjoy activities each month to learn how to include playful fitness into their everyday lives. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Story Time & More: It’s Raining; It’s Pouring
March 24, 25, 26, 28 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under enjoy a story and fun craft. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Music & Movement: Spring Sing5000
Friday, March 27 @ 10am; 11am & 1pm
Ages 5 and under have fun dancing and singing. Free with admission. www.tcmupstate.org
Bunny Brunch
Saturday, March 28 @ 8:30am
This popular event is a family favorite at TCMU! Enjoy a delicious brunch and photo time with the Easter Bunny before crafts, story time, and a day of museum exploration. Ticketed event; space is limited. Check TCMUpstate.org for on-sale dates. Members receive discount and advanced registration.
Spring Break Lego Camp
March 30, 31, April 1, 2, 3 @ 9am-5pm
School is OUT = Camp is IN! Lego workshops with snack and play time in the museum. Choose one day or all five with a different theme each day such as engineering, building, gardens, art, film and a final Lego mystery day. Space is limited; mark your calendars to register: February 10 (members) and February 17 (non-members). This popular camp always sells out. Kindergarten (K5-6) & Big Kids (Grades 1-5) $50*/day. Call M-F 9am-5pm @ 864-233-7755, #2.
* Discount available for museum members.
