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8 Wednesday
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Nature and Nurture with Miss Bernadette. The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Come and explore the great outdoors, as we sing songs, take a nature walk, read a story, or make a craft. Designed for ages 2 to 4. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org. Cookies and Tea with Clara. The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge St., Worcester. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m. Join Clara from The Nutcracker during this special tea party featuring her magical world. Children $15, parents free. thehanovertheatre.org. Idea Hub: 3D Printing and Design. MIT Museum, 265 Massachusetts Ave, Building N51, Cambridge. 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Learn how to design in three dimensions using Tinkercad and explore how 3D printers can turn digital models into reality. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Free with admission. Adults $10, youths $5, children under 5 free. mitmuseum.mit.edu. Fall Feathered Friends. Boston Nature Center, 500 Walk Hill St., Mattapan. 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Take a journey to some of the most magical places at the BNC, and discover the way our residents and migratory feather friends can be identified. For families with children ages 5 to 12. Register ahead. Member children $5, nonmember children $7, adults free. massaudubon.org. Autumn Art Explorations: Nature Mobile. Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Look for natural items to use with our mobile and explore the effects of the wind on trees, shrubs, grasses, birds, and more. For families with children ages 6 to 10. Register ahead. Members $16, nonmembers $19. massaudubon.org.
6 Monday MFA Bilingual Spanish Playdate. Museum of Fine Arts: Boston, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. 10:15 a.m.-11a.m. We welcome the educators of Pine Village Preschool for an immersive experience exploring the museum and art-making in a Spanish-English bilingual
Everyday Engineering: SailMobiles. The Discovery Museums, Acton. Nov. 11.
context. Recommended for ages 4 and under. Free with admission. Members free; nonmember adults $25, youths $10, children 6 and under free. mfa.org. Puppet Pals. Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton. 2 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Join the library staff for songs, stories, crafts, and lots of puppet friends. For ages 3 to 5. Free. newtonfreelibrary.net.
7 Tuesday Make a Mess: Paint with What? The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Drop in and take part as we use unconventional painting tools found in the back rooms of the Museum. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org. Henry Bear Playdate. Concord Museum, 200 Lexington Rd., Concord. 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Hear the story of how Henry Bear built a cabin, climbed a mountain, and hiked to Fitchburg, and make a craft to take home. Members free; nonmember children $5, children 4 and under free. concordmuseum.org.
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Especially for Me: Sensory-Friendly Afternoon. The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Explore the entire Museums’ campus at your own pace, during a time with quiet spaces for use and limited crowding. Register ahead. Free. discoverymuseums.org. Make a Mess: Squash Science. The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Drop in as we take a look into pumpkins, gourds, squashes, and more special winter fruits at our squish, squashy station. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org. Trucks, Tractors, and Tools. Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln. 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Search for essential farm equipment and learn the important jobs they do, as we meet our farmers and board the hay wagon for a behind-the-scenes look. For families with children up to age 8. Register ahead. Members $13.50, nonmembers $16.50. massaudubon.org.
Backyard and Beyond: What’s the Weather Wednesday? The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop in to Discovery Woods to celebrate whatever weather Mother Nature decides to give us today, with activities planned for windy, rainy, sunny, or cloudy days. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org.
9 Thursday Gourds Galore. The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Drop in and peer deep inside the fall harvest with magnifying lenses, as we look at the plethora of colored, shaped, and textured gourds, pumpkins, and squashes. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org. Natural Nature. The Children’s Museum in Easton, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Bring the outdoors indoors and learn about nature in creative new ways. Free with admission. Members free; nonmembers $9. childrensmuseumineaston.org. Tea for Teddy. Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill Parkway, Sharon. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Bring a stuffed bear or any favorite animals for a special tea party, as we listen to nature-oriented storybooks and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. For ages 4 to 6. Register ahead. Members $9, nonmembers $12. massaudubon.org. Upbeat Music. The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. 3:15 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Practice rhythm by learning multicultural drumming patterns, playing a variety of instruments, and exploring movements and dance while singing songs. Free with admission. Members free, nonmembers $12.50, children under 1 free. discoverymuseums.org. Spanish Bilingual Storytime. Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton. 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Join us for a special story-time filled with
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