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Things to Do at EverWonder This Summer

EverWonder Children's Museum is pleased to announce its calendar of events for July and August.

Things to Do This Summer at EverWonder Children's Museum View this email in your browser Newtown, Connecticut.- July 2, 2015
EverWonder Children's Museum is pleased to announce its calendar for July and August 2015. The museum has events for the entire family. The event calendar is subject to change without notice. Please check EverWonderMuseum.org or Facebook for calendar changes and announcements.

EverWonder is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5 pm. Admission is $7.00 per person plus tax, and children under the age of 1 years old are free. Museum members are also admitted free. Parking at the museum is free.

July

Tuesday, June 30, 2015 to Sun, Aug 9, 2015
Flying Fish and Optical Illusion Art in Art Labs
Free with Admission! Come learn about the concept of aerodynamics through making flying fish in the Yellow Art Lab and learn about the science behind optical illusions through making different optical illusion pictures in the Blue Art Lab.

Friday, July 3, 2015
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ranger Nate
Calling all scientists! On Friday, July 3, Ranger Nate will be in the house. Come visit and explore different animal furs.

Wednesday, July 8, 2015
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Winter in July
Calling all snow birds! Winter in July? Yes, we’re playing with snow in the middle of summer! Come learn about the different seasons and weather patterns while making snow in the EverWonder classroom.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Smile Spot
On Wednesday, July 15, EverWonder will be hosting Dr. Stephen Kest of the Smile Spot Children's Dentistry. Dr. Stephen will have fun activities for the kids to learn about taking good care of their teeth and gums.

Friday, July 17, 2015
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ranger Nate
Calling all scientists! On Friday, July 17, Ranger Nate will be in the house. Come visit and explore different animal furs.

Sunday, July 19, 2015
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Smell Lab
How keen is your sense of smell? Come test out your nostrils and see what scents you can identify with EverWonder's Smell Lab.

Thursday, July 23, 2015
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Balloon Races
Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! Come make a balloon rocket and see how fast it can go.

Tuesday, July 28, 2015
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Golf Ball Art
Calling all artists! Come create your own custom print with golf balls and paint.

Friday, July 31, 2015
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ranger Nate
Calling all scientists! On Friday, July 31, Ranger Nate will be in the house. Come visit and explore different animal furs.

August

Friday, August 7, 2015
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
National Lighthouse Day
Come celebrate National Lighthouse Day at EverWonder!

Tuesday, August 11, 2015 to Sunday, September, 20, 2015
New Art Lab Activities: Lighthouse Sun Catchers and Exploring the Earth's Layers with Playdough
Calling all scientists and artists! Come check out EverWonder's new Art Lab activities. From Tuesday, August 11th to Sunday, September 20th, Lighthouse Sun Catchers will be running in the Yellow Art Lab and Exploring the Earth's Layers with Playdough will be running in the Blue Art Lab.

Thursday, August 20, 2015
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Craft Stick Catapults
Challenge yourself to use elements of math, science and engineering to build a mini-catapult. Experiment with making a catapult by using craft sticks, rubber bands and everyday materials.

Interested in FREE admission for a whole year and more?

Purchase a membership, call or visit www.everwondermuseum.org for membership details and benefits.

We offer Birthday Parties!

Celebrate your child's special day at EverWonder Parties include a guided science or art activity in our classroom, free exploration of our museum & time for food/cake. Call or visit our website for more details,
www.everwondermuseum.org.

Are you an educator? We offer field trips.
Field trips include an instructor led program and time for exploration of the museum exhibits. Call us at 203-364-4009 for more information.