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February 2010: Changing Lifestyles
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Tuesday, February 2 from 4PM-8PM
Free Family Night: Food and Culture
Admission is free to Southern California's premier children's museum! Celebrate the cultural achievements of African Americans in honor of Black History Month and enjoy a food and culture fair with several Pasadena restaurants. This program is made possible in part by the Pasadena Art & Culture Comission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division.
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Saturday, February 6 at 11AM and 3PM
Creative Writing Workshop
Create a robot character and write a science-fiction story about him/her using inspiration cards. Workshop is $5 per child. Register now. |
February 7-28
Burminco Rock and Mineral Exhibition
Kidspace is partnering with Burminco Rocks and Minerals in Monrovia to bring you a special exhibition in the Nature Exchange. See a sampling of Burminco's collection of 600+ exotic rocks, minerals and beautiful stoneworks. Free with admission. |
Sunday, February 7 at 11AM
Visiting Naturalist: Anthony Arreola from Burminco
Join Anthony Arreola from Burminco to learn how to collect, classify and display your own rock collection. Free with admission. |
Sunday. February 14 from 2PM-3:30PM
In the Kidspace Kitchen: Sushi
Celebrate Valentine's Day In the Kidspace Kitchen! Work with your child to make California rolls for lunch with a special chocolate dessert. For ages 6 and up with a caregiver. Class is $35 per child and includes admission to the Museum for adult and child. Register now. |
Sunday, February 14 at 9:30AM
Kidspace Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
Celebrate National Heart Health Month and honor the 2010 Winter Olympics. Register for $35 per child to help carry the "torch" from Brookside Park to Kidspace Children's Museum to kick off the Kidspace Winter Olympics. Limited to 15 children. Registration donation includes a t-shirt, medal and photo for each participant. Register now.
We encourage children to request donations to help pay for their registration fee as the money will go to support the Museum in providing learning opportunities for underserved students. Kids can raise additional funds to increase their donation to Kidspace, and the child who raises the most will get to light the final torch. For more information, call (626) 449-9144 ext. 5201. |
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February 14-21
Kidspace Winter Olympics
Event 1, 10:30AM daily: the drinking straw race. Each racer must hold a drinking straw between his or her nose and upper lip, then run to the finish line without losing the staw.
Event 2, 11:30AM daily: the dinosaur race.
Event 3, 1PM daily: ice relay. Each racer must balance an ice cube on a spoon and be able to transfer the ice to a teammate who then runs to the finish line.
Event 4, ongoing daily: trike track race. Each racer gets a timed lap around the trike tracks, with each day's top times presented daily at 1pm. The fastest kids will recieve a free pass to return for the Kidspace Olympics Closing Ceremony. All free with admission.
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Sunday, February 21 from 2PM-3PM
Kidspace Winter Olympics Closing Ceremonies
All event winners are invited to walk in a parade to show off their Olympics medals. Torch carriers also return and the top trike track race winners will be announced. Kids can make ribbon wands to use in the parade from 10AM-2PM. Free with admission. |
Wednesday, February 24 from 7PM-8:30PM
Parenting Workshop: Yummy for Your Tummy, Part One
Worried that your child isn't eating enough, or won't eat his or her veggies? This two-part workshop will answer all your nutritional questions. Part One, for adults only, will focus on strategies and best practices to teach healthy eating habits. Part Two invites your child to join you in preparing fun and healthy food recipes. Part One is $15 per adult. Register now. |
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Sunday, February 28 at 1PM and 2PM
Rock and Mineral Workshop
Join Anthony from Burminco on the last day of the rock and mineral exhibition for a special in-depth workshop. Learn how to use minerals to create household items, including toothpaste! Workshop is $5 per child. Register now.
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| March 2010: Changes in Nature |
Tuesday, March 2 from 4PM-8PM
Free Family Night: Sounds of Japan
Admission is free to Southern California's premier children's museum! Experience the sounds of Japan through a music and drum performance at 6pm and a special art activity. This program is made possible in part by the Pasadena Art & Culture Comission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division. |
Saturday, March 6 at 11am
Story Time with Oliver Chin
Author Oliver Chin will lead a special story time to celebrate the release of his new book "The Year of the Tiger," the 2010 addition to his picture book series Tales from the Chinese Zodiac. After the storytime, Oliver will sign books in the Busy Bee Learning Store. For more information, call (626) 449-9144 ext. 5217. Free with admission. |
Saturday, March 6 from 10AM-11:30AM
Toddler Time Workshop
Parents and tots enjoy a morning of science and art exploration, sing-a-long time and active play. For ages 18-36 months. Workshop is $20 per child; must be accompanied by an adult. Register now. |
Wednesday, March 10 from 7PM-8:30PM
Parenting Workshop: Yummy for Your Tummy, Part Two
Building on the strategies learned in Part One, parents and kids join forces in this hands-on workshop to make healthy snacks and meals that appeal to kids. Workshop is $45 per parent/child pair. Register now. |
Saturday, March 13 at 11AM and 3PM
Nature Journal Workshop
Make and write in a special nature journal and recieve Nature Exchange points for your work. Workshop is $5 per child. Register now. |
Wednesday, March 17
Caterpillar Adoption Begins!
Visitn the Busy Bee Learning Store to adopt a live caterpillar. Raise the insect from pupa to chrysalis to beautiful butterfly following the included directions. Return to Kidspace on April 17 to release your butterfly into its natural habitat. Adoptions are $5 per caterpillar and available while supplies last. Call (626) 449-9144 ext. 5223 to check inventories. |
Saturday, March 20 at 11am
Jazz Playground with Putamayo Kids
From bebop and swing to Latin and African jazz, this multicultural musical performance celebrates the vibrant diversity and global influence of jazz and will get the whole family grooving. Free with admission. |
Saturday, March 20 at 10AM and 1PM
Brownie Girl Scout Badge Day Workshops
Calling all Brownie Scouts! Earn the Eco-Explorers try-it with a 90-minute program exploring the Nature Exchange and Interactive Gardens. Workshop is $20 per scout and includes Museum admission, program supplies, and patch upon completion. Adults and troop leaders pay general admission. Each time slot requires a minimum of 8 and maximum of 15 girls. Register now. |
Saturday, March 27 at 10AM and 1PM
Junior Girl Scout Badge Day Workshops
Calling all Junior Scouts! Earn the Earth Connections badge with a 90-minute program exploring the ecology, plant adaptations and tree identifications. Workshop is $20 per scout and includes Museum admission, program supplies, and patch upon completion. Adults and troop leaders pay general admission. Each time slot requires a minimum of 8 and maximum of 15 girls. Register now. |
March 31-April 2 and April 7-April 9, 9AM-5PM
Kidspace Nature Explorers Spring Break Day Camp
Kids ages 5 and up explore the Kidspace Gardens and uncover the secrets of our natural habitat. Each day is packed full with science activities, nature and art! In addition, each camper will recieve a caterpillar to care for. Registration is available for full days (9AM-5PM, $80 each) and half-days (9AM-1PM or 1PM-5PM, $50) each.
Register for March 31. Register for April 1. Register for April 2.
Register for April 7. Register for April 8. Register for April 9. |
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