Calendar of Events
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2 events,
Member Mornings
Member Mornings
We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children's Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here.
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
2 events,
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers helps families explore the art and science of the natural world. Join us with an experienced California Naturalist through a variety of programs with hands-on experiences from specimen exploration to "creature features" and nature hunts. This program is held out and about in Mary's Garden after storytime at 10:30am. All ages welcome!
0 events,
3 events,
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station Special Guests: Recology
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers
Join Nick and the Museum team for Big Thinkers, a special program designed to engage older children. Engage in unique experiences and experiments using scientific concepts, physics, engineering, and art through science.
(Geared toward children ages 5+)
2 events,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
3 events,
Musical Storytime with Nancy Nelle
Musical Storytime with Nancy Nelle
Come enjoy a melodic morning with a special storytime that includes singable stories with musical backgrounds.
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
2 events,
Community Quilt Creation with Mirka Knaster
Community Quilt Creation with Mirka Knaster
Meet local fiber artist Mirka Knaster and help create a community quilt!
Sewing Creations
Sewing Creations
Come Explore the Art of Textiles! Sewing machines and materials for hand stitching will be available for use during this facilitated program. Our Art Studio Specialist will be on hand to support your little learners as they explore the art of sewing. Materials and embellishments will be provided. Whether you and your child are new...
2 events,
Member Mornings
Member Mornings
We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children's Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here.
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
2 events,
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers helps families explore the art and science of the natural world. Join us with an experienced California Naturalist through a variety of programs with hands-on experiences from specimen exploration to "creature features" and nature hunts. This program is held out and about in Mary's Garden after storytime at 10:30am. All ages welcome!
1 event,
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
Sensory Friendly Afternoon
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County hosts free Sensory Friendly Afternoons exclusive to families of children with special needs.
3 events,
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station Special Guests: Recology
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers
Join Nick and the Museum team for Big Thinkers, a special program designed to engage older children. Engage in unique experiences and experiments using scientific concepts, physics, engineering, and art through science.
(Geared toward children ages 5+)
2 events,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
3 events,
Musical Storytime with Nancy Nelle
Musical Storytime with Nancy Nelle
Come enjoy a melodic morning with a special storytime that includes singable stories with musical backgrounds.
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
1 event,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
2 events,
Member Mornings
Member Mornings
We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children's Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here.
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
2 events,
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers helps families explore the art and science of the natural world. Join us with an experienced California Naturalist through a variety of programs with hands-on experiences from specimen exploration to "creature features" and nature hunts. This program is held out and about in Mary's Garden after storytime at 10:30am. All ages welcome!
0 events,
3 events,
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station Special Guests: Recology
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers
Join Nick and the Museum team for Big Thinkers, a special program designed to engage older children. Engage in unique experiences and experiments using scientific concepts, physics, engineering, and art through science.
(Geared toward children ages 5+)
2 events,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
3 events,
Sonoma County Beekeepers Association
Sonoma County Beekeepers Association
Buzz by the Museum and meet the Sonoma County Beekeepers Association! Kids of all ages can learn more about the importance of pollinators, in particular honey bees. For little ones, SCBA offers hands-on activities including singing, drawing, and playing with bee-related items. For older kids, more advanced topics are covered including genetics and the future...
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
1 event,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
2 events,
Member Mornings
Member Mornings
We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children's Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here.
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
2 events,
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers helps families explore the art and science of the natural world. Join us with an experienced California Naturalist through a variety of programs with hands-on experiences from specimen exploration to "creature features" and nature hunts. This program is held out and about in Mary's Garden after storytime at 10:30am. All ages welcome!
0 events,
3 events,
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station Special Guests: Recology
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers
Join Nick and the Museum team for Big Thinkers, a special program designed to engage older children. Engage in unique experiences and experiments using scientific concepts, physics, engineering, and art through science.
(Geared toward children ages 5+)
1 event,
3 events,
FUNtazmagoria
Stop by the Children’s Museum for kid-friendly, spooky (but not scary) fun October 25, 26, and 27 from 9:00am - 4:00pm! Watch pumpkins explode in the Pumpkin Plop and don’t miss our Mad Scientist Lab in Ella’s Art Studio. Watch our Crazy Awesome Science Show and see spider webs, ghostly shapes, and slime glow with...
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station
1 event,
4 events,
Member Mornings
Member Mornings
We LOVE our members! On Sunday mornings the Children's Museum dedicates the first 2 hours of the day to members only. Interested in becoming a member? Check out our affordable Membership Levels here.
S.T.E.A.M Room
S.T.E.A.M Room
Visit our S.T.E.A.M. Room, in the Dow Event Center adjacent to Ella’s Art Studio, open every weekend from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Children and families can explore activities and materials at their own pace.
S.T.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The provided activities and materials engage children in these principles and concepts and rotate monthly.
Museum-on-the-Go at Día de Muertos
Museum-on-the-Go at Día de Muertos
Join Museum-on-the-Go for Día de Muertos hosted by Corazón Healdsburg and the City of Healdsburg!
1 event,
0 events,
4 events,
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station Special Guests: Recology
Nature Explorers
Nature Explorers
Geared toward children 4 years and up, this hands-on program lets little ones experience and explore nature around the Museum with a California Naturalist.
Providence Health Mobile Clinic
Providence Health Mobile Clinic
Providence Health is excited to teach little ones all about how to stay happy, healthy, and heart-friendly! The first step to preventing heart disease & type 2 diabetes in your family is through education and regular screenings.
Big Thinkers
Big Thinkers
Join Nick and the Museum team for Big Thinkers, a special program designed to engage older children. Engage in unique experiences and experiments using scientific concepts, physics, engineering, and art through science.
(Geared toward children ages 5+)
2 events,
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo (Stories with Rhythm)
Cuentos con Ritmo is a weekly Spanish Language Story Time class that incorporates books/stories, music, movement, and fun! This program brings understanding, appreciation, and joy to another language and culture. This program is much more than a Storytime, it’s an engaging/sing-along/celebration of the Spanish language and culture!
Creation Station
Creation Station
This open studio time allows children of all ages to create open-ended art using all recycled and repurposed materials! Our Art Studio Specialist is there to facilitate the use of more advanced tools for cutting, gluing (hot glue guns), and engineering art. About Creation Station