What's Happening

Upcoming Programs
These workshops coming up are for regular visitors and can only accommodate about 10-15 kids max...Also, they are free with regular paid admission.

April 25th from 11 am- 12 pm
Willow’s Bend Creative Reading
by Kat Michaels
Willow’s Bend Creative Reading Come join us at the Children's Museum at Holyoke for a wonderful, inspiring story about friendship on Friday April 25th at 11 am.

Willow’s Bend, by Kat Michaels, is a fun and uplifting story about uniqueness that will teach our young guests that it is ok to be different. The colorful illustrations and memorable characters will make this exciting for the whole family!

Following the story, guests are invited to trace each other and depict basic characteristics highlighting the differences between each person.

April 26th at 11:30 am
Make Your Own Sock Puppet
On Saturday, April 26th at 11:30 am, guests of the Children's Museum at Holyoke are invited to make their very own sock puppets! All materials will be provided for a fun filled day engaging your child’s imagination.

After the puppets are completed, the young guests will be able to display their creations in the newly renovated theater located in the museum! A puppet theater display will be available for the young guests to show off their imaginative stories using their puppets!

Think and Play Thursdays!
413-536-KIDS
11:30 am
For preschool aged visitors

April 10th
Here are my Hands
By Bill Marting Jr. and John Archambault
Join us on April 10th for an exploration of the story Here are my Hands by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. This moving book that celebrates diversity will guide us in making fun, multi-media self-portrait collages!

April 17th
King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub
By Don and Audrey Wood
Join us on April 17th for an exploration of the story King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Don and Audrey Wood. The King won’t get out of the bathtub! Find out what happens, and create a royal crown of your own to take home!

April 30th
Life Doesn't Frighten Me
By Maya Angelou
Join us on April 30th for an exploration of the story Life Doesn't Frighten Me by Maya Angelou. This empowering poem, illustrated by celebrated artist Basquiat, will inspire us to create hand-painted necklaces meant to symbolize our courage and fearlessness!

Let's Do it Ourselves!
413-536-KIDS
A workshop series for school age children
First Sunday of every month at 1:00-2:00 pm

April 6th
Book Bags
What do you do with an old book that's losing its pages? Turn it into a bag, of course! Join us to find out how!

The Future Begins Here
Save the date for our big annual fundraiser at the Holyoke Mall, which will be held once again the first Sunday in May on the 4th. Call Marianne Holden at the Museum for details or to purchase tickets.