12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Join author Miranda Paul as she presents her book “Water Is Water,” chosen by Silicon Valley Reads for children ages 3 – 9, to support this year’s theme: “Chance of Rain? Impact of Climate Change on Our Lives.” Miranda presents solid information about the forms of water in weather along with beautiful illustrations. Hear the story, act it, dance it, and learn just what it is a writer does.
For more information about Silicon Valley Reads visit www.siliconvalleyreads.org
12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Diane Ferlatte brings her considerable acting and musical skills to a program of stories and songs that honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on this day of celebration. Ms. Ferlatte is well respected for preserving folk history, culture, and values through the oral tradition.
The vibrant community of Healthyville® is home to residents of all ages who try every day to live active, healthy lifestyles. Children and adults will have hands-on opportunities to explore nutrition and fitness in ways that help them understand their bodies, understand the importance of making healthy choices, and apply these concepts in everyday situations.
Healthyville® was created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children for the members of the Youth Museum Exhibit Collaborative (YMEC).
The Museum closes at 4:00 p.m. today for New Year’s Eve.
Have you ever wondered what the fastest animal on earth might be, or why stars twinkle? Find these answers and spark more questions as you celebrate the wonders of science and nature during Question Quest: A Week of Investigating Your World. Throughout the week of March 28 – April 1, you can indulge your curiosity and engage your inner scientist as you explore the natural world around you.
Schedule of Activities
Welcome the Christmas season on a high note with the talented youth of two of Cantabile’s most experienced choirs, Aria and Bravi. Immerse yourself in the sounds of the holiday, feel the joy rise, and when invited, sing along!
Aria is Cantabile’s select all-girls a cappella group comprised of some of the most senior members, with leadership and guidance from Associate Conductor, Laney Armstrong. The Bravi choir features Cantabile’s young male singers and is expertly guided by conductor David Belles. Both are supervised by Artistic Director Elena Sharkova. Visit them at www.cantabile.org
In addition to the 150 exhibits and programs offered at the Museum, your family will enjoy:
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Our café, FoodShed will be open if you want to purchase a light dinner or a snack.
*Character appearance schedule is limited, and subject to space availability. Upon arrival, families will be given a reservation time to meet the characters. Time slots are limited, and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Join Children’s Discovery Museum in celebrating the season of make-believe through the fun of dress-up and the joy of reading. Don your costume and take part in our “all treats, no tricks” bash featuring healthy treat stations, science magic, and a book giveaway.
Wednesday, October 31
6:00pm – 8:30pm
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This Halloween, join Children’s Discovery Museum for an “all treats, no tricks” bash for the entire family! Come in costume and experience the spoooooooooky magic of the Museum after hours!
The event includes:
– A healthy treat trail in Bill’s Backyard, our enchanting outdoor play space
– A treat bag for the kids to fill with special goodies and books
– The wonders of Halloween with science and art activities inside the Museum
– All your favorite exhibits like Water Ways, Bubbles, and Rainbow Market open for play
Space is limited, get your tickets now!
Healthy Treat Trail sponsored by Councilmember Don Rocha.
Thursday, October 31
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This event is sold out.
This Halloween, join Children’s Discovery Museum for an “all treats, no tricks” bash for the entire family! Come in costume and experience the spoooooooooky magic of the Museum after hours!
Activities include:
– Haunted Cube of Doors
– Freaky Fidget
– Magic Bubbles
– Bernoulli Ghosts
– Glow Bones
– And of course, the Healthy Treat Trail!
Non-member tickets:
Adults: $20 per person
Children: $20 per person
Infants (under 1 year): Free
Member tickets:
Adults: $5 per person
Children: $5 per person
Infants (under 1 year): Free
*Leader’s Circle and Partner’s Circle Members, be sure to sign-in and use Discount code FN8
Participate in play and performance as you follow a dream narrative involving five captivating characters – moth, hand, figure, rabbit, and tangle. Engage with shadow vignettes and exhibits and interact with performers through large- and small-scale body experiences.
Learn more about artist Megan Flod Johnson.
From shadow to shine, reflection to refraction, and glimmer to glow – visit us this holiday season and experience light in a whole new light! The illumination has begun with ShadowDreamScape, combining light and movement in surprising ways. More interactive light-inspired adventures begin on December 19, 2015 with the openings of Night Light, exploring the excitement of bioluminescence, and Through the Lens, investigating the world of light and images. The light won’t last long, so make your plans to visit now.
Out of the Box: Building Your Pinhole Camera Obscura
Learn how light travels, how images are produced by passing through a small aperture, and how photographic optics work, with artist Emilio Bañuelos.
Emilio Bañuelos has worked as an editorial photographer and consultant for newspapers in Mexico, Panama and the US. His documentary work earned him fellowships from the Poynter Institute, the Marty Forscher Fellowship for Humanistic Photography and an award from EnFoco Inc. Emilio has taught photography since 2002 for such organizations as The Academy of Art University, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the University of Hawaii and the San Jose Museum of Art. He specializes in storytelling photography and is concerned with using photography as visual communication; Emilio teaches workshops for people interested in exploring their community through photography.
Visible Light with Adam Donnelly
In physics, not all forms of light can be seen with the human eye. Visible Light refers to the wavelengths of light that humans can actually see and it’s very important to our world.
Light creates life and allows plants and animals to grow and thrive. It also allows us to make art and is an essential ingredient in all art forms – particularly photography.
Without light, our world would not exist.
This workshop encourages the exploration of light! Different characteristics and uses of light, including color, projections, and light collection can played with, manipulated, and investigated.
“In nature, light creates color. In the picture, color creates the light.”
-Hans Hofmann
For more information about the artist, visit www.adonnelly.com
Chiaroscuro! Artist Reception
Meet the youth artists and their teachers from the gallery show Chiaroscuro!
The Art of Rangoli
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please join Suma O’Farrell, artist and author of Rangoli: An Indian Art Activity Book as she demonstrates the books’ dot grid technique to show you fun and simple ways to create your own rangoli designs.
For more information visit the artist’s website at www.mazaallc.com/buy/
Imagining India Artist Reception
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Join the youth artists in the show “Imagining India” for its closing reception