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October 2008
News on events, programs and exhibits at The Children's Museum in West Hartford
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Fall Into Fall at The Children’s Museum!
Take a Fall Staycation with us! Enjoy hands-on science exhibits, live animals, out-of-this-world digital planetarium shows, and a host of special events and programs at our West Hartford facility. In Canton, enjoy live animals, nature trails, new exhibits on the Connecticut landscape, and special programs.
Download a discount coupon for $1 off admission at The Children’s Museum and Roaring Brook Nature Center (up to 2 persons per visit). Receive 10% off your store purchases, too, if you visit during the week.
Staycation promotion ends November 23; coupon must be presented with evidence of CT residence.
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Galactic Art – Astronomy Paintings
October 1 – January 5, 2009
Rick Costello will be displaying his space art in our Green Gallery, on the Mezzanine Level, this fall and winter. Come see Rick’s astronomically accurate paintings of the heavens the next time you visit the Museum.
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Wolf Night
Friday October 3, 7:00 pm
The Wolf Conservation Center of New York and Atka the Arctic Wolf will be visiting the Museum this fall. There will be an informative presentation about wolves in the Sci-dome followed by an up close look at a live wolf. Atka the WCC wolf ambassador will walk among guests and staff will be close by to answer questions.
Cost for members $10, non-members $12
Pre-registration required
Call 860.231.2830, x 44 to register
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Zula Day – Saturday, October 11
Celebrate the last showings of Zula® Patrol – Under the Weather
- Come dressed as your favorite character.
- Meet Zeeter of the Zula Patrol.
- Participate in space activities.
- Listen to special guest, Kathleen V. Kudlinski as she reads from and signs her new book, Boy, Were We Wrong About the Solar System.
Free with Museum membership or general admission. The Zula® Patrol – Under the Weather program will no longer be shown after October 13.
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The Children’s Museum is the place to be this fall!
We have action-packed days of science fun ahead for kids entering grades 1 – 5. Explore the Museum. Conduct experiments. See a planetarium show. Meet live animals. Don’t miss out. Register today. Check out our daily themes:
Columbus Day, October 13
Martian Blast – Perform “out of this world” experiments as we explore the red planet. We’ll cap off the fun launching water rockets.
Election Day, November 4
Science Smorgasbord – Cast your ballot for your favorite area of science. We’ll “fill your plate” with so many activities it will be hard to choose.
Veterans Day, November 11
Animal Detectives – Unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom using clues from footprints, feathers, skulls and live animals.
Contact our Registration Department at 860.231.2830, x 44 to register. Learn more …
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New planetarium program:
Connecticut Skies Live
Beginning October 15, the Travelers Science Dome will be using our SciDome projector to present a completely live planetarium program. It will be a half hour tour of the current stars, planets, and Moon and will change on a daily basis. See our website for dates and times.
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Preschool Openings
The Preschool has limited openings in the morning 3 year old class from 9-12. Please call the school at 860.523.7449 for registration information.
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Tales & Tails
Our animal-themed morning series for toddlers is scheduled to begin on October 16th. Children will engage in activities including: arts & crafts, up-close animal demonstrations, related story readings and movement and music.
Classes will take place on Thursday mornings at 9:30-10:15 or 10:45-11:30.
For registration information call the Museum at 860.231.2830 x44.
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Halloween Howl 2008
Haunted Harvest
Monday, October 27, 4:30-7:30 pm
Step back in time and experience a real
“Old Fashioned Harvest Party.”
Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume! There will be games, dancing, crafts, animal demos, experiments and a “Harvest Maze.” All ages will enjoy this spectacular seasonal event.
$6/person TCM members (ages 2 and older) $8/person non-members (ages 2 and older)
Link to the flyer/registration form
To register mail-in registration form, call 860.231.2830 x 44 or email Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
SPACE IS LIMITED, CALL TODAY!
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Special Members-Only Offer from the Connecticut Ballet
The Connecticut Ballet is offering a special 10% discount
to members of The Children’s Museum for their upcoming performances of:
Romeo & Juliet
BELDING THEATER
at The Bushnell
166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
Saturday, October 25, 2008 – 7:30pm
Sunday, October 26, 2008 – 2:00pm
PALACE THEATRE
Stamford Center for the Arts
61 Atlantic Street, Stamford
Saturday, November 1, 2008 – 7:30pm
Sunday, November 2, 2008 – 2:00pm
Download and print your discount coupon. Members must show their Museum membership card in order to receive the discount.
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Give a penny to The Children’s Museum every time you search the internet.
Go to GoodSearch.com and enter The Children’s Museum as the organization you want to support. One penny for every search will be given to us without you spending a dime!
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The Children's Museum hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sundays 12-5 pm
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The Children's Museum is located at 950 Trout Brook Drive in West Hartford, Connecticut
860.231.2824 • TheChildrensMuseumCT.org
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Friday Evening Walk
An evening will be held on Friday, October 3 from 7:30 – 8:45 pm. Dress for cooler weather and bring a flashlight to observe the wide range of animals active on cooler autumn evenings; pre-registration is not required.
Check the website for details …
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Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Binoculars and footwear for wet ground conditions are all you’ll need as we wander the trails through Werner’s Woods on Saturday, October 4 from 7:30 until 9:00 am. $2.00 for members, $3.00 for nonmembers.
Check the website for details …
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Fall Discovery Day Programs Continue
Discovery Days is the Nature Center’s enrichment series for children in pre-school and in grades K-3. Discovery Days continue through the school year. Registration is now open for programs beginning in mid-October.
Check the website for details …
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Fall Foliage Walk
Join us for a fall foliage walk along the trails of Werner's Woods. Geared for all ages, the walk will be on Sunday afternoon, October 19 from 2:00-3:30 PM.
Check the website for details …
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Story Hour
Roaring Brook Nature Center will hold its next story hour for pre-schoolers and parent on Monday, October 20 from 1-2 PM.
Check the website for details …
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Hobgoblin Fair Scheduled October 25
Roaring Brook Nature Center's annual Hobgoblin Fair will be held on Saturday, October 25. A morning and an afternoon session are scheduled. "Track-or-Treat" walk, crafts and more!
Check the website for details …
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Nature Center Hours: Tueday-Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm;
Sundays from 1 - 5 pm. Trails through Werner’s Woods open daily dawn until dusk.
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The Roaring Brook Nature Center is located at 70 Gracey Road in Canton, Connecticut
860.693.0263 • RoaringBrook.org
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