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  • Take Aparts

    Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA, United States

    Are you curious about what’s inside telephones, computers, radios and more? Grab a screwdriver and discover resistors, capacitors, and circuit boards as you uncover the inner workings of everyday electronics.

    Free with admission

  • Science of Slime — Half-Day Workshop

    FiveSparks 7 Fairbank St, Harvard, MA, United States

    Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026 12:30pm-4pm Ages 5-12 Get ready for a fun, hands-on dive into kid-friendly chemistry! In this Science of Slime workshop, students will explore the science behind slime by mixing safe, non-toxic ingredients and discovering how polymers form through chemical reactions. This is more than just slime-making — it’s real science in action. […]

    $65

  • “Every Rock Has A Story” with Professor Ethan Baxter

    Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA, United States

    Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of "Every Rock Has a Story" on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!

    Free with admission

  • Meet the Artist: Sarah Spencer

    Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA, United States

    Join local artist Sarah Spencer for an adventure in art and science with cyanotype, an old-fashioned process that prints photos in blue tones using UV light and water. Create your own print and watch as it comes to life, changing colors right before your eyes. Connect with nature by using pressed flowers, ferns, and leaves, […]

    Free with admission

  • Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College

    Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA, United States

    Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the […]

    Free with admission

  • Earth Week at Discovery Museum!

    Earth Week at Discovery Museum!
    Discovery Museum 177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA, United States

    Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature. All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play.

    Free with admission

  • First Songs, First Moves Workshop

    First Songs, First Moves Workshop
    Song's Keys Music Studio 3 Brussels St #224, Worcester, United States

    A Music & Movement Foundations Workshop for Pre-Crawling Babies Combining pediatric physical therapy principles with research-based early music experiences to provide critical yet often overlooked support of early motor organization, regulation, auditory processing, and music development during this powerful stage of brain and motor development. Led by two specialists: Jenie Song Gagne (early childhood music […]

  • Pokemania Workshop

    Lancaster Community center 39 Harvard Road, Lancaster, MA, United States

    Saturday, 9 May 2026 10 am - 12 Noon Age: 5-12 years Snapology Pokémania In Snapology’s Pokémania program, students will explore the exciting world of Pokémon® while practicing their Pokémon training skills! Students will create training gyms, design battle scenes, and even invent their own generation of Pokémon. Along the way, they’ll explore real-world science […]

    $45

  • HandCraft Bash: Crochet a Chicken Coaster

    Worcester Center for Crafts 25 Sagamore Rd, Worcester, MA, United States

    Cluck, cluck! Let’s do crochet! In this fun workshop, kids and families will learn how to crochet their very own chicken coasters. These cute, colorful chickens are perfect for brightening up snack time or adding a playful touch to the table. Saturday, May 16th | 11am-2pm Free for all families in the community No registration […]

    Free

  • Castles & Kingdoms: – Medieval Engineering & Design Workshop

    FiveSparks 7 Fairbank St, Harvard, MA, United States

    Friday, May 15, 2026 12:30pm-4pm ET Ages 5-12 Enter a world of medieval castles, royalty, and imagination in this hands-on building workshop. Students will design and construct their own castles and fortress features — from towers and gates to hidden rooms and kingdom grounds — while learning how real medieval structures were built and used. […]

    $65