Calendar of Events

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Dec 29,2012 - Jan 05, 2013

DEC

SAT 29

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Extended Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm!

09:30, for All ages

Come and spend the day with us!
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Meet the Holiday: Kwanzaa Celebration!

11:30, for 5 and under

Kwanzaa is celebrated all around the world. Explore this African-inspired holiday by learning about the traditions, culture and meaning of this holiday. Create a Kwanzaa-inspired craft to take home.
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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

12:00, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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What is Kwanzaa?

12:00, for All ages

Learn about the traditions of Kwanzaa, the Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) and experience the lighting of the Kinara.
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Kwanzaa Celebration: Umoja Game

12:30, for All ages

Who am I? Learn about amazing people of the African Diaspora through a fun guessing game.
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Kwanzaa Celebration: Kuumba Drum Circle

01:00, for All ages

Make a drum and join in the fun. Only available while supplies last.
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Meet the Holiday: Kwanzaa Celebration!

02:30, for 5 and under

Kwanzaa is celebrated all around the world. Explore this African-inspired holiday by learning about the traditions, culture and meaning of this holiday. Create a Kwanzaa-inspired craft to take home.
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Kwanzaa Celebration: Sharing

02:30, for All ages

Join in as we discover our hidden talents.
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Kwanzaa Celebration: Harambee!

03:30, for All ages

Listen to music or get up and dance. Celebrate with friends and family!
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Roving Animal

04:15, for All ages

Learn about and touch one of our awesome live animals from the Museum’s living exhibit.

SUN 30

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Extended Hours: 9:30am-5:00pm!

09:30, for All ages

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3, 2, 1… Happy New Year!

11:30, for 5 and under

Say goodbye to 2012 with a celebration the whole family can enjoy! Add a wish on our New Year’s Wish Mural, and decorate your own festive hat and noisemaker to ring in 2013 with energy, fun, and excitement.
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Kwanzaa Storytelling & Poetry

11:30, for All ages

Join Kwanzaa artist and educator Moti J. Watson for storytelling and an interactive poetry performance while she teaches us the Kwanzaa principles through song!
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Meet and Greet: Creatures of the Sea

12:00, for All ages

Discover how diverse life really is under the sea by exploring animals up close and personal!
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Blubber Up!

01:30, for 4 and up

How do the mammals, birds, and fish of the arctic survive the icy waters and tundra? We'll explore winter animal adaptations by taking a close up look at real polar bear fur and conducting our own blubbery experiments!