Settle in for a fantastical holiday show! No need to battle the Mouse King. Dance through the land of the Sugarplum Fairy with Intempo Dance Ensemble as they bring a preview of The Nutcracker to the Museum. Step into the reverie of little Clara in an unforgettable holiday tale and enter a magical wonderland of toy soldiers, a blizzard of snowflakes, and a kaleidoscope of imaginative dancers.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Little Builders Playtime: Build, stack, and create your own magical castles using ice cubes, sugar cubes, and magnetic tiles!

When: At 10 am and 2 pm in Celebrations Room

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Design Your Own Nutcracker: Decorate your own wooden nutcracker using paint and your imagination to create a festive holiday figure perfect for gifts or decoration! Limit 12 participants ages 3+. Sign ups open one hour prior to each workshop.

When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Chevron Maker Lab

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Mini Drama: Penguin Pals: Participate in a playful, interactive story where families help two penguin friends solve a problem using movement, teamwork, and thoughtful discussion about kindness, fairness and listening to others.

When: At 11 am and 1 pm in the Parent Resource Library

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Intempo Dance – Nutcracker Excerpt: Experience the magic of the holidays as Intempo Dance Ensemble performs enchanting excerpts from The Nutcracker.

When: At 12 and 2 pm in Brown Auditorium

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Popsicle Stick Nutcrackers: Design and build your own colorful Nutcracker using craft sticks!

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Annex

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Paper Snowflakes: Cut, fold, and create unique paper snowflakes to add a little winter magic to your day!

When: All Day in Science Station

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Winter Shrinky Dinks: Design a winter-themed Shrinky Dink and watch your artwork transform into a tiny keepsake!

When: All Day in Science Station

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Evergreen Trees: Make a festive 3D evergreen tree using paper, scissors and coloring supplies to celebrate the holiday season.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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Gingerbread Man Ornament: Make your own paper cookie ornament to take home!

When: All Day in Seasons of Sharing

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Iridescent Snowflakes: Let’s make shiny iridescent snowflakes to celebrate the winter season. Snowflakes are as one-of-a-kind as you!  

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope

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