Programs + Events - Betty Brinn Children's Museum

Join us for exciting programs + special events

From music classes to gardening workshops, we offer a variety of activities designed for all ages. Check our calendar to see everything happening.

We do our best to keep programs as scheduled, but dates and times may occasionally shift to match educator availability. Please check the daily program board at the Front Desk when you arrive at the Museum to see what programs are happening during your visit.

11 Oct

Betty BOO's Spooktacular

9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join us at Betty BOO's Spooktacular for a full day of fright-free family fun! Entrance to the Museum on Saturday, October 11 from 9 a.m.-4:30 [...]

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12 Oct

Bilingual STEM Adventure with Jay Flores

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Families are invited to join a day of hands-on learning, creativity and fun with special guest Jay Flores, author of “Engineer Someday: A Bilingual STEM [...]

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12 Oct

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]

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16 Oct

Baby Beginnings

8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

Baby Beginnings is a free program for caregivers and their newborns to come together while exploring the five senses. Each class will include stretches, tummy [...]

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16 Oct

Community Access Day

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Third Thursday of every month from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. All guests (excluding groups of 10 or more) receive free admission to the Betty Brinn Children’s [...]

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19 Oct

Chinese Storytelling

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Foster imagination, strengthen language development, and provide meaningful cultural connections through engaging storytelling and interactive activities during a Chinese Storytelling Session with Cricket Chinese Academy. [...]

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26 Oct

Sensory-Friendly Sessions

3:30 p.m.

Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Families can enjoy our Museum experience in a calmer, quieter space [...]

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30 Oct

Porch Play

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Theater meets playtime in this sensory-friendly experience for all ages! Pink Umbrella Theater Company's Porch Play brings a favorite children’s story to life with interactive [...]

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31 Oct

STEMusic Concert

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

The STEMusic Concert is a 45-minute high energy concert full of songs and lessons all about STEM! (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Kiddos will have a [...]

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Betty BOO's Spooktacular

Join us at Betty BOO’s Spooktacular for a full day of fright-free family fun!

Activity Schedule:

10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sit around the campfire for Spooky-Silly Story Times

10:30-11:45 a.m.
Enjoy cello music by Malik Johnson

11 a.m.-12 p.m. & 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Meet reptiles and insects with Tatiana’s Tiny Zoo

2:30-4:15 p.m.
Walk in our costume parade, followed by a Mini Monster Mash Dance Party

All Day Activities:
• Creepy cool spider webs, groovy tie-dye ghosts and mask making in the Be A Maker space
• Complete a scavenger hunt to claim your bag of treats

Entrance to the Museum on Saturday, October 11, from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. will require a Betty BOO’s Spooktacular special event ticket.

Standard general admission will not be available. Advance online ticket purchase is recommended.

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Be A Maker Programs

OCTOBER: Frighting fibers & fashion!

Create new projects every week in our Be A Maker space where kiddos can make, change or invent new creations to take home!

Activities happening this month:
Week 1: Spiderweb Weaving & Fabric Dyeing
Week 2: Spooky Bracelet Making & Cardboard Costumes
Week 3: Monster Making & Glowing Velvet
Week 4: Halloween Finger Puppets & Robotic Monsters
Week 5: Pumpkin Pouches & Fringe Fashion

Facilitated Be A Maker Programs will happen twice a day, so be sure to check the daily programming board at check-in for details. Open making will still be available during program times.

Wonder Wagon

Our Wonder Wagon brings hands-on activities and collaborative projects into the community. The Wonder Wagon is available to visit parks, community centers, schools, partner sites, special events and private functions.

Come see the wonder wagon!