Family Day: Space Studies
May the Fourth Be With You!
This is the way–to a fun-filled day. Join us on Saturday, May 4, for imaginative activities for kids, tweens, and teens that focus on our quarterly theme of Space/Science. The whole family will enjoy:
Build a Rover + Sandbox Obstacle Challenge
Out-of-This-World Improvisation for teens
Mars-Themed Storytime for little ones
Star Tours Scavenger Hunt, and more.
Activities are included with admission. Kids 18 and under are free at the door on Family Day.
10:30am
Storytime: Space Exploration
The younger set will love listening to these illustrated space stories, thoughtfully curated and read by our Special Guest Reader: Carol Parent of Beardsley Library.
11:30am
Out-of-This-World Improvisation (ages 12+)
An hour of fun improv games, interactive challenges, and humorous activities to spark your imagination and make you laugh. No experience is required. Led by Deb Holleran of the Music Theatre of Connecticut.
All-Day Activities for All Ages:
Build Your Own Mars Rover + Sandbox Obstacle Challenge
Boldly go where no Rover has gone before! Build your own mini Mars Rover model, then crush the challenges posed by the terrain.
Star Tours Scavenger Hunt
You’re our only hope! Go on a self-guided space-themed Scavenger Hunt to explore all three levels of the mural gallery and discover special features of the indoor mural. Ask for the Space Scavenger Hunt at the visitor desk.
About the Venue
The American Mural Project (AMP) is an arts and education center located in a renovated mill in Winsted, CT. Its incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—celebrates American workers on a grand scale. With the mural as a backdrop, workshop participants have an enriched experience that inspires learning. In addition to workshops, AMP offers live performances and education programs for all ages. For more information, visit americanmuralproject.org.
AMP is located at 90 Whiting Street, Winsted CT.
Sponsors
Made possible by a grant from Connecticut Humanities (CTH), an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs.
Presented in part with support from CT State Northwestern and with funding from the Northwestern Community College Foundation.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2361121-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2361121-2
