Fantastic Fall
SAT, OCT 5, 2024 / 10:30 AM
Step into the enchanting world of autumn with Emily Castner's delightful book, A Very Big Fall. In this workshop, children will explore the magic of the season by creating their own leaf prints and a paper pumpkin after storytime to take home.
Thankful Thoughts
SAT, NOV 2, 2024 / 10:30 AM
Join us as we read Thankful by Eileen Spinelli and share gratitude for the little things that make life special. After the story, children will create their very own “gratitude collages” and make special notes to share with loved ones.
As Good As It Gets
SAT, DEC 7, 2024 / 10:30 AM
Step into the delightful world of thoughtful gift-giving with Jory John's engaging book, As Cool As It Gets. In this workshop, children will embark on a journey of discovering the true spirit of giving through storytelling, arts, and crafts. After storytime, students will create their very own gift to give someone they love.
When It Starts to Snow
SAT, JAN 4, 2025 / 10:30 AM
Birds migrate south, frogs burrow in the mud - what do you do when it starts to snow? We will read When It Starts to Snow by Phillis Gershator, and after - we will create our own animal tracks in the “snow” and a snowy work of art to take home.
Groundhogs Day
SAT, FEB 1, 2025 / 10:30 AM
Will Phil declare spring is on the way, or will there be six more weeks of winter? Prepare for groundhogs day as we read Groundhog Day by Gail Gibbons. Afterwards, we will create our very own groundhog puppets to take home!
Meet March
SAT, MAR 1, 2025 / 10:30 AM
In this workshop, children will discover the traditions, legends, and culture celebrated on St. Patrick's Day. We will read the story Meet March by April Martin, and after that we will create our very own leprechaun craft to bring home!
Spring Flowers
SAT, APR 5, 2025 / 10:30 AM
Learn about different types of flowers in Michigan, the importance of nature conservation, and how to appreciate and care for the environment. Join us as we read Don’t Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming and create a beautiful floral work of art!
Just a Worm
SAT, MAY 3, 2025 / 10:30 AM
Worm isn’t “just a worm”, no matter what anyone says - worm is special! Set out on an adventure with Just a Worm by Marie Boyd and learn about all of the crawly critters in our gardens. Afterwards, make a bug habitat to take home and hang for your own garden!
Fees include admission to pop-up exhibits!
Workshops are $12 per child for museum members / $15 per child non-members
Register for a full workshop series to save!
Full Workshop Series is $90 per child for museum members / $110 per child non-members
Sessions may be cancelled if minimum registration is not met. Space is limited; pre-registration recommended. Register online or call the ticket office at (989) 631- 5930.
