Community Calendar

Event Name: Science Story Time

Description: Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 3-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages: Children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays

Times: 10 - 10:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices:
-Member: FREE
-Non-member: $14.50
-Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name Curiosity Lab

Description
Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

There will be one main activity/installment/manipulative for the month that will be brought out every Thursday. This will rotate with the month and the month's theme.

Recommended Ages Designed for children ages 6 - 10, but siblings are welcome.

Dates Weekly on Thursdays

Times 4 – 5:45pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk

Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

There will be one main activity/installment/manipulative for the month that will be brought out every Thursday. This will rotate with the month and the month's theme.

Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages 6 - 10, but siblings are welcome.

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays

Times: 4 – 5:45pm

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
- Member: FREE
- Non-member: $14.50
- Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

More Info:
- Activities may include:
- Ramps and Rolling
- Prototype new ideas or experiments
- Maker projects
- The WonderLab Cave
- Swiss Cheese board
- Water play

Event Name: Curiosity Lab

Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school, free play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

There will be one main activity/installment/manipulative for the month that will be brought out every Thursday. This will rotate with the month and the month's theme.

Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages 6 - 10, but siblings are welcome.

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays

Times: 4 – 5:45pm

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices:
-Member: FREE
-Non-member: $14.50
-Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

The Jacobs School of Music presents Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos.

The Jacobs School of Music presents a Choral Compline by Candlelight with Jeffrey Smith, director.

Event Name: Science Story Time

Description: Science Story Time is geared toward listeners toddler through early elementary ages. This program uses children’s picture books to engage as well as support scientific concepts and experiments. Young scientists develop literacy and STEM skills as well as build vocabulary by actively participating in the hands-on program. Activities designed for ages 3-6. All are welcome. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages: Children ages 0 - 3 and their caregivers

Dates: Weekly on Thursdays

Times:10 - 10:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices:
-Member: FREE
-Non-member: $14.50
-Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name: Discovery Time

Description: Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly.

Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 - 6 and their caregivers

Dates: Weekly on Fridays (beginning January 9)

Times: 11 - 11:30am

Event Price: Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices:
-Member: FREE
-Non-member: $14.50
-Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission: Online or at the front desk

Event Name Animal Hour and Dive Deeper

Description
Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

Recommended Ages All ages

Dates Weekly on Fridays

Times 3 – 4pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk

Event Name Animal Hour and Dive Deeper

Description
Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids, and more—up close and out of their habitats.

Animal Hour takes place on most Fridays, while Dive Deeper happens on the last Friday of each month at WonderLab’s stunning coral reef aquarium.

Recommended Ages All ages

Dates Weekly on Fridays

Times 3 – 4pm

Event Price Free for Members / Free with Museum Admission

Admission Prices
Member: FREE
Non-member: $14.50
Access pass: $5

Purchase Admission Online or at the front desk