Toddlerfest

Now that the big kids are back in school, it’s time to celebrate our youngest visitors! During Toddlerfest, visitors to CMNH can enjoy crafts in our art studio that will stretch those budding fine and gross motor skills. Children and their caregivers will bond over special projects and activities that embrace early literacy development. Every year we assemble a dynamic line-up of special guests that will share their expertise - explore music, art, dance, literacy, science, and more! See below for details.

Schedule:

September 19,2023

TODDLER TINKER TIME

Explore nature-themed, toddler friendly activity stations at your own pace! Try an art project, explore engineering and sensory activities while gathering ideas to keep your toddler busy and engaged at home. Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session from 9am-12pm.

Tuesday: 10:30 - 11:30am

September 20, 2023

BABY STORYTIME

Babies (ages 6 months-2 years) and their caregivers are welcome to join Baby Storytime! This weekly program features songs, rhymes, movement ideas, and books to babies and their caregivers and introduces important pre-literacy skills along the way! This drop-in program is a great way to socialize with other babies and caregivers. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning play session that correspond to the date of the Baby Storytime you want to join - it’s included with museum admission, and as always, free for Members!

Wednesday: 9:30-10am

WACKY ART WEDNESDAY

Parents and children are invited to get messy with art! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning or afternoon play sessions from 9am-12pm or 1-4pm.

Finger Painting: 10:30am

Finger Painting: 2:30pm

September 21, 2023

TAKE A MINI YOGA CLASS WITH RELIEF PARENTING

Join Relief Parenting for a relaxing mini parent and child yoga class, and chat with their experts about adjusting to life with a new baby! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session from 9am-Noon.

Thursday: 10am

WORLD TRAVELER THURSDAY: MEXICO

“Travel” to Mexico to learn about and create some Mexican Folk Art! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the afternoon play session from 1-4pm.

Thursday: 10:30am

Thursday: 2:30pm

September 22,2023

GROOVE & GROW MUSIC CLASS WITH THE SONATINA CENTER

Join music therapist Marissa Scott for a fun and informal music class for babies (crawling) and kids up to 4 years of age and their caregivers. Groove & Grow is a fun and unique music enrichment program for families. Designed by board-certified music therapist, Marissa Scott, the curriculum focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships and building strong social-emotional skills. Little ones will have opportunities to sing, play instruments, dance, move to music and of course have a lot of fun! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session from 9am-Noon.

Friday: 10:30am

SCIENCE FRIDAY: COLOR MIXING

Science Friday drop-in programs engage children in experiments and activities that focus on fun, and act as a jumping-off point for learning about science concepts. Sponsored by the State of NH on behalf of the UNIQUE College Investing Plan. Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning (9am-Noon) or afternoon play session (1-4pm).

Friday: 2:30pm

September 23, 2023

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NH’S 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!

The Children’s Museum of NH is turning 40 and what better way to celebrate than with a day of play! Join us for special activities, birthday cake (of course!) at 11am and 3pm, and a bubble show with Sages Entertainment at 10am (morning play session only, 9am-Noon). Thank you to Kennebunk Savings Bank, the exclusive sponsor of all the Museum’s 40th Birthday Celebrations! All the fun is included with admission, and as always free for Members.

Saturday: 9am - Noon

Saturday: 1 - 4pm

September 24,2023

TAKE A MINI YOGA CLASS WITH RELIEF PARENTING

Join Relief Parenting for a relaxing mini parent and child yoga class, and chat with their experts about adjusting to life with a new baby! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session from 9am-Noon.

Sunday: 10am

September 26, 2023

TODDLER TINKER TIME

Explore nature-themed, toddler friendly activity stations at your own pace! Try an art project, explore engineering and sensory activities while gathering ideas to keep your toddler busy and engaged at home. Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session from 9am-12pm.

Tuesday: 10:30 - 11:30am

September 27, 2023

BABY STORYTIME

Babies (ages 6 months-2 years) and their caregivers are welcome to join Baby Storytime! This weekly program features songs, rhymes, movement ideas, and books to babies and their caregivers and introduces important pre-literacy skills along the way! This drop-in program is a great way to socialize with other babies and caregivers. Want to join in? Simply reserve spots in the museum’s morning play session that correspond to the date of the Baby Storytime you want to join - it’s included with museum admission, and as always, free for Members!

Wednesday: 9:30 - 10am

WACKY ART WEDNESDAY

Parents and children are invited to get messy with art! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning or afternoon play sessions from 9am-12pm or 1-4pm.

Dinosaur Paint Stamping: 10:30am

Dinosaur Paint Stamping: 2:30pm

MINI DANCE CLASS WITH RELEVÉ DANCE ACADEMY!

Join instructors from the Relevé Dance Academy in North Hampton for a fun and informal mini dance class! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session, 9am-Noon.

Wednesday: 10am

September 28, 2023

WORLD TRAVELER THURSDAY: MEXICO

“Travel” to Mexico to learn about and create some Mexican Folk Art! Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the afternoon play session from 1-4pm.

Thursday: 10:30am

Thursday: 2:30pm

GET CREATIVE WITH SEACOAST ART SPOT!

Drop-in to say hello to our special guests from the Seacoast Art Spot and make something creative and fun! Seacoast ArtSpot in Portsmouth, NH is an innovative and fun space for kids & adults to explore their creativity. Included with museum admission, and as always free for Members. To join, reserve spots in the morning play session, 9am-Noon.

Thursday: 10:30am

September 29, 2023

BOOKS ALIVE: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar has an insatiable appetite! But this adorable caterpillar has inspired generations of kids to love reading, and the museum is excited to welcome him to our popular Books Alive program. Books Alive seeks to make reading a regular family experience. Museum educators will be reading Carle’s bright and beautiful books, often emphasizing animals and the natural world, throughout the day. A friendly costumed Hungry Caterpillar will be available for hugs, high-fives, and photos from 10-10:30am during the morning play sessions (9am-Noon) and from 2-2:30pm during the afternoon play sessions (1-4pm).  There will also be a variety of Hungry Caterpillar-inspired literacy, math, and creative activities for all guests. Free with museum admission. Books Alive is sponsored by Eastern Bank Community Foundation, Arthur Getz Charitable Trust, Piscataqua Savings Bank, Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Shaheen & Gordon, and Newburyport Bank.

Friday: 10 - 10:30am

Friday: 2 - 2:30pm

September 30 ,2023

BOOKS ALIVE: THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR

Eric Carle’s Very Hungry Caterpillar has an insatiable appetite! But this adorable caterpillar has inspired generations of kids to love reading, and the museum is excited to welcome him to our popular Books Alive program. Books Alive seeks to make reading a regular family experience. Museum educators will be reading Carle’s bright and beautiful books, often emphasizing animals and the natural world, throughout the day. A friendly costumed Hungry Caterpillar will be available for hugs, high-fives, and photos from 10-10:30am during the morning play sessions (9am-Noon) and from 2-2:30pm during the afternoon play sessions (1-4pm).  There will also be a variety of Hungry Caterpillar-inspired literacy, math, and creative activities for all guests. Free with museum admission. Books Alive is sponsored by Eastern Bank Community Foundation, Arthur Getz Charitable Trust, Piscataqua Savings Bank, Frisbie Memorial Hospital, Shaheen & Gordon, and Newburyport Bank.

Saturday: 10 - 10:30am

Saturday:  2 - 2:30pm

Date: September 19 - 30, 2023

Time: Museum Hours:

Wednesdays - Saturdays: 9am - Noon or 1 - 4pm

Tuesdays And Sundays: 9am - Noon

Location: Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 6 Washington Street Dover, NH 03820

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