April School Vacation Week- 'Dino-mite FUN!'
| Venue: | Children's Museum in Easton |
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | School Vacation |
Play as a paleontologist for a day (they study dinosaurs!), touch fossil tracks that are over 200 million years old (courtesy of Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, CT) , learn about dinosaur behaviors from the experts, make your own 'fossils' to take home, and help us make a life-size prehistoric creature for our new science lab, opening later in the year!
Special Activities
Saturday, April 17
Noon - 4:30 p.m. Craft: Cast your own fossil!
Sunday, April 18
1:00-3:00 p.m.- PAWS, mascot of the Pawtucket Red Sox, will be visiting us. Don't forget to bring your camera!
12:00-4:30 p.m.- Craft: Make your own dinosaur costume.
Monday, April 19
1:00 p.m. - Easton student Max Fioritti will bring fossils and models from his own collection as he educates us on dinosaurs. After the brief presentation, there will be time for questions.
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Craft: 'Chip' away at pretending to be an archaeologist.
Tuesday, April 20
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Craft: Make your own Recyclesaurus.
1:00 p.m.- Activity: Make a tasty dinosaur egg treat (while supplies last.)
Wednesday, April 21
12:00 p.m. - Young paleontology buff Jenna Magaldi will bring books and models of dinosaurs with her as she shares her love for these prehistoric creatures. She'll be here to answer any of your questions.
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Craft: 'Chip' away at pretending to be a archaeologist.
Thursday, April 22
1:30 p.m. - Come meet Marla Isaacs of New England Reptile and Raptor. A live animal show with alligators and a GIANT tortoise. Be a bone detective and test your knowledge by examining bones and skeletons.
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Craft: Make a dinosaur hand puppet.
Friday, April 23
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Activity: Dinosaur balance challenge.
Saturday, April 24
Noon-4 p.m. - SPRING FLING
It's opening day...for The Wild Place, that is! Let's celebrate the great outdoors. Touch some farm and landscaping trucks, plant a starter herb garden, learn about the importance of community gardens, meet Mother Nature, and take in a live animal show at 1:00. Plus crafts, music, and snacks!
Sunday, April 25
Noon - 4:30 p.m. - Craft: Cast your own fossil!
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Saturday & Sunday (4/17 & 18): 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Monday-Friday (4/19-23): 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday (4/24): 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sunday (4/25): 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
| COST | ↑ top |
$6.00 per person
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/AprilVacationWeek.asp
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
9 Sullivan Avenue, Easton, MA map
Phone: (508) 230-3789
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