Event Calendar

CMEC offers many events from daily activities to pre-scheduled field trips. Additionally, we allow our facility to be rented for private events by members.

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June

10

10:00 am

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3:00 pm

Summer Programs (Various)

Summer Camp
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July

27

1:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Butterfly Rest Stop

Program
Join us in the Makery to create little "rest stops" for butterflies complete with instructions on how to make your own nectar!
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August

2

1:00 pm

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3:00 pm

Water Balloon Party

Program
Join us in the outside space for a water balloon party!
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August

3

1:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Bubble Fest

Program
Join us in the Outside Space for lots of bubble fun!
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August

5

11:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Iron Extractions

Program
Join our Playologist, Jordan, for this fun science experiment where you will extract the iron out of cereal!
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August

6

1:00 pm

-

4:00 pm

Rock Pet/Rock Painting

Program
Join us outside to create some painted rock creations!
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August

7

12:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Lava Lamp Experiment

Program
Join our Playologists outside for a lava lamp experiment!
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August

8

12:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

UV Bracelets

Program
Head to the lobby to create some cool UV bracelets!
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August

8

5:00 pm

-

6:30 pm

Doodle Den with Brynn

Program
August Theme: Exploring Symmetry in Art and Nature: This lesson is an exciting exploration of patterns, reflection, and harmony. We'll see how symmetry can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art!
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August

9

12:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Stain Glass

Program
Join our Playologists in the lobby to make some stain glass creations.
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August

10

12:00 pm

-

2:00 pm

Egg Drop Challenge

Program
We're bringing back the infamous Egg Drop Challenge! Join us today to see if you can create a contraption to keep an egg safe while being dropped from our second floor.
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August

12

11:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Oobleck

Program
Join us outside to make your own oobleck!
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August

13

11:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Mystery Sand and Ready Set Fizz

Program
Join us in the Makery for some fun hands on activities!
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August

14

1:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Ice Cream in a Bag

Program
Join us in the lobby to make ice cream in a bag!
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August

15

11:00 am

-

2:00 pm

Monster Mask

Program
Join us in the Makery to create your own monster mask!
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August

16

1:00 pm

-

3:00 pm

Aluminum Boat Challenge

Program
Create your own aluminum boat and see how many pennies it can hold!
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August

17

11:00 am

-

1:00 pm

Soda Bottle Bird Feeders

Program
Join our Playologists in the lobby to recycle plastic bottles and turn them into bird feeders!
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August

22

4:30 pm

-

6:30 pm

Countdown to Kindergarten

Special Event
Is your child entering Kindergarten this year? Join us to celebrate starting school at Countdown to Kindergarten, sponsored by Kiwanis! Kids will get to hop on a real school bus, experience circle time, sign up for a library card, go through a lunch line, visit a music and art class, take a first-day-of-school photo and more, all FREE for upcoming kindergartners and their families. Our museum will also be open for play during the event.
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September

12

5:00 pm

-

6:30 pm

Doodle Den with Brynn

Program
September Theme: Color Kaleidoscope: Exploring Color Theory: We'll discover how artists use color theory to evoke emotions, convey messages, and captivate audiences. Come join us for a colorful adventure where creativity knows no bounds and every shade tells a story!
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October

10

5:00 pm

-

6:30 pm

Doodle Den with Brynn

Special Event
October Theme: Viewpoint Voyages: Exploring Four Angles in Art: Students will learn to observe and represent an object or scene from four different viewpoints. By creating four views of the same object, students will deepen their artistic skills while expressing their unique viewpoints through art.
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