This weekly, drop-in program encourages early years children (age 0-5) and their caregivers to spend quality time learning and playing together.
Thoughtfully designed with your child’s development in mind, each Early Year’s Play Date helps children explore their senses, their environment, and relationships with those around them. Look out for weekly themes!
All programs are included in general admission and are free for members.
February 6, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
The Magic of Motion
A playful exploration of movement, motion and making!
This extension of our weekly Discovery Lab Open Studio program is designed for our youngest visitors to explore the science of spinning. Using turntables, gear kits and spinning tops visitors will explore movement and art while practicing creative problem solving and fine motor skills.
February 11, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Ready, Set, Red!
Dive into a colorful adventure!
Discover the vibrant world of red through sensory exploration and imaginative play. From sorting and stacking, to building and creating, visitors will explore the power of their imaginations and creativity with all things red.
February 13, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
The Magic of Motion
A playful exploration of movement, motion and making!
This extension of our weekly Discovery Lab Open Studio program is designed for our youngest visitors to explore the science of spinning. Using turntables, gear kits and spinning tops visitors will explore movement and art while practicing creative problem solving and fine motor skills.
February 18, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
All Things Blue!
Cool, calm, and full of fun!
Experience the magic of blue through textures, temperatures, and sensory exploration. Smash and melt ice to uncover hidden treasures, all while building fine and gross motor skills through hands-on play.
February 20, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Wheels in Motion
An exploration of art and science!
This extension of our weekly Discovery Lab Open Studio program is designed for our youngest visitors to explore the science of wheels. Using toy cars, visitors create patterns in paint, helping to visualize scientific concepts like gravity, friction, and momentum.
February 25, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Exploring Orange!
Bright, bold, and bursting with fun!
Step into a world of orange with textures, materials, and playful challenges. Visitors will match, sort, and create as we explore our senses and imaginations with the color orange.
February 27, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Wheels in Motion
An exploration of art and science!
This extension of our weekly Discovery Lab Open Studio program is designed for our youngest visitors to explore the science of wheels. Using toy cars, visitors create patterns in paint, helping to visualize scientific concepts like gravity, friction, and momentum.
March 4, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Hello, Yellow!
Say hello to lots of sunny fun!
Meet new friends and explore everything yellow from objects and textures to patterns and connections. Visitors will enjoy playful sensory activities that ignite their creativity and bring a world of yellow to life.
March 6, 2025 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Wheels in Motion
An exploration of art and science!
This extension of our weekly Discovery Lab Open Studio program is designed for our youngest visitors to explore the science of wheels. Using toy cars, visitors create patterns in paint, helping to visualize scientific concepts like gravity, friction, and momentum.
