Music in the Park

Lots of changes going on down here... one of which is just that we have a whole lot more going on! Speaking of which, we hope you will all come out for a free special event that we are very excited. It's Music in the Park in Heritage State Park on Wednesday, July 29th at 1:00 pm. The Children's Museum at Holyoke is spotlighting Holyoke Strings, a program that teaches the youth of Holyoke the techniques of playing a stringed instrument in an ensemble setting. We hope to see you there!

In addition, we will be having our second Workshop Wednesday for elementary school aged children. Hosted by the talented Dayna, the workshop this week is Earthworks. Did you know it takes one million years for a glass bottle to decompose? What's the difference between a landfill and compost? Through games and stories, you will learn trash trivia, recycling rescues, and ways we can help our planet! Join us at 11:00 am (no pre-registration necessary). This program is included in the price of admission. For more information, please call (413) 536-7048 ext. 207
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The Think and Play Series, our Preschool program that happens every Friday at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, will be featuring Franny B. Kranny, There's a Bird in Your Hair! by Harriet Lerner and Susan Goldhor this Friday, July 31st. Hilarious and cute as a button, this is a Children's Museum at Holyoke staff favorite. Join Ashley to create fun hats decorated with flowers, animals, and sparkly treasures that will make you all as fashionable and daring as Franny herself! This program is included in the price of admission.

Finally, don't forget the summer schedule has kicked in. That means that every single day there are fun acitivities and programs going on! You can learn Spanish, pick up some Irish Stepdancing moves, and even put on a play! Check out previous blog posts for a more detailed schedule, or call the museum at (413) 536-7048 for more information.