Culinary Studio: Trail Mix Lab Friday, January 23 | 10:00–11:00 AM :Trail Mix Lab invites young chefs to explore the snacks that help our bodies every day — and the ones we enjoy just for fun! Kids will learn about different snack ingredients, then measure, mix, and create their own trail mix to take and […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Our Culinary Studio is a hands-on space where kids and caregivers can explore food, creativity, and learning together. Through simple cooking activities and playful experiments, families are invited to mix, measure, taste, and discover how food connects to culture, science, and everyday life. Activities rotate regularly and are designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and collaboration—no prior […]
Our Culinary Studio is a hands-on space where kids and caregivers can explore food, creativity, and learning together. Through simple cooking activities and playful experiments, families are invited to mix, measure, taste, and discover how food connects to culture, science, and everyday life. Activities rotate regularly and are designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, and collaboration—no prior […]
Culinary Studio: Black History Month Pop-Up Friday, February 13 | 1:oo - 4:00 p.m. Join us in the Teaching Kitchen on select Fridays in February for a Black History Month pop-up experience. Families are invited to explore hands-on activities and learn about influential historical figures through play, creativity, and discovery. Each pop-up offers a casual, […]
Sip n' Play: Play-LympicsFriday, February 13, 2026Sip n’ Play returns in 2026 — and this time, it’s going for gold! Great River Children’s Museum is bringing the frosty fun for one unforgettable night of winter-inspired games, friendly rivalry, and kid-free playtime. Test your skills at archery, curling, sock skating, and more in our Play-Lympic Village—and don’t miss […]
Family Date Day | February 14 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the people you love most at Great River Children’s Museum! Family Date Day is a sweet way to spend time together through hands-on play, creativity, and connection. Enjoy heart-shaped no-bake cookie creations, a fun photo booth, time to explore our Family Fun Zone, and love-themed activities […]
Kids & Huskies DaySunday Feb. 15 |11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Cheer on the SCSU Women’s Hockey Team and join the fun during Kids & Huskies Day at the museum! Families will have a chance to meet players from the team, snap photos, and celebrate the spirit of play and teamwork. Come dressed in your Huskies […]
Wind down your day with Pajama Play Thursdays + Storytime at Great River Children’s Museum! Families are invited to come in their coziest pajamas for a relaxed evening of play throughout the museum. As the evening winds down, gather for a special story time in one of our exhibit spaces. It’s a calm, comfy way […]
Culinary Studio: Black History Month Pop-Up Friday, February 13 | 1:oo - 4:00 p.m. Join us in the Teaching Kitchen on select Fridays in February for a Black History Month pop-up experience. Families are invited to explore hands-on activities and learn about influential historical figures through play, creativity, and discovery. Each pop-up offers a casual, […]