Baird Souls play on Friday, November 8 from 6–9 pm. Acoustic duo Tom and Lici Baird play soulful rockin’ memories – songs you want to sing! If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music.
Música from Brazil! November 9, 10:30 - 11 am Free with Museum admission Join the band BR413 for live Brazilian music, including Samba, Bossa Nova, Baião, and Xaxado, and traditional children’s songs in Portuguese. Bring your singing voice and dancing feet! To be followed by our bilingual English and Portuguese storytime of the classic Brazilian picture book Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow. Concert: Choro das 3 […]
CATCH ‘EM ALL Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Get ready for an electrifying weekend of fun and adventure at the Connecticut Science Center. Whether you’re a seasoned Pokémon Master or just starting your journey, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Dress up as your favorite Pokémon or trainer, snap a pic with everyone’s favorite “Pika” friend, […]
Children's Museum at Holyoke 15th Annual Fancy Steps Fundraiser. This annual event features twelve local celebrities who partner with professional dancers from Ballroom Fever as they showcase their talents at a dance exhibition before nearly 500 people. BUY YOUR FANCY STEPS 2024 TICKETS
Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley Ongoing, Starting Nov. 9 As part of our Food, Farms, and Factories programming, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit in our hallway gallery explores the history of agriculture in our fertile floodplain valley--from indigenous land use before English settlement to today’s Community Involved in […]
Historic Trade Demonstration: A Gown in a Day with Emily Stringham A Gown in a Day with Emily Stringham November 9, 10 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Hall Tavern Join Emily Stringham, owner of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors, and her apprentice Erin Jarrett to learn about 18th-century women’s fashions and sewing techniques and […]
Bilingual Storytime: Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow Free with Museum admission Marcelo is a curious and inventive boy who has a lot of questions, especially about words and their meanings. His parents provide him with an assortment of explanations, but as Marcelo ventures further to discover these answers, he decides to create his own vocabulary. This beloved story, originally […]
Today, come to the art museum and discover something new! Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now August 30, 2024 – July 13, 2025 "Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now" is the first survey for multidisciplinary artist Younes Rahmoun. Born in 1975 in Tetouan, Morocco, where he continues to live and work, Rahmoun is a leading figure in contemporary art […]
Exhibition Opening: Anita Kunz: The Art of Collaboration Celebrate the U.S. premiere of Anita Kunz’s exhibition Anita Kunz: Original Sisters Portraits of Tenacity and Courage with the artist and a panel of her creative collaborators, including Writer/Designer Chip Kidd, and NRM Curator Jane Dini for a conversation entitled “Anita Kunz: The Art of Collaboration.” The discussion will explore Kunz’s motivations for embarking […]
Join us for great entertainment with Jimmy McArdle and Jerry Murphy on Saturday, November 9 from 6–9 pm. If you would like dinner reservations, please call 413-342-4358. All are welcome to come and enjoy the music. Jimmy McArdle, an original member of the Irish folk band The Bards, has performed with many well-known acts such […]
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 is the 8th Annual GySgt Thomas J. Sullivan Remembrance Run. The GySgt Thomas J. Sullivan Remembrance Run is a 5k run and a 2 mile walk. Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan, 40, gave his life while defending his country on Thursday July 16, 2015 during an attack on a Naval Reserve […]
Art Roundtable: Exploring the Fundamentals of Art Appreciation with Ami Fagin Do you enjoy or even love art but sometimes find appreciation cryptic and elusive? Come join in on a lively discussion enriching your understanding of the wonders and mysteries of the world of art while enjoying brunch with some new friends. Art Roundtable: Exploring […]
Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook, with Ilan Stavans Join us in person on Sunday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. ET Ilan Stavans discusses his new book Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook, coauthored with Margaret E. Boyle. Through 100 recipes it tells the complex story of Jewish life in Mexico, from the conversos in the colonial […]
WHERE YOUNG MINDS MAKE BIG DISCOVERIES Embark on a pint-sized adventure with your little ones at the Connecticut Science Center’s Toddler Tuesday. On select Tuesdays, the Science Center transforms into a magical playland tailored just for our youngest explorers, ages 6 and under. In a relaxed, crowd-controlled environment, toddlers can dive into a world of […]
Intro & History of Astronomy Tuesday, November 12th, 10AM - 11AM Join us to learn all about what you see in the sky at night! We will be joined by experts from the Astronomical Society of Greater Hartford to learn about the basics and history of astronomy! TICKETS
UMass Hockey vs. Providence Thu, Nov 14, 2024 ⦁ 7:00pm Mullins Center - Ice Hockey Buy Now November 14 vs. Providence (7 PM) – MILITARY APPRECIATION We will honor those that have and are currently serving our country, presented by Milton CAT. November 22 vs. Harvard (7 PM) – HARRY POTTER NIGHT You're a Wizard, […]
Explore the BERL Enjoy a morning exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Librarian Betty Matthews will share some of the treasured items Elleman amassed over the course of her thirty-year career in the children’s literature field, along with more recent additions to the library. Free with museum […]
GD Vajra- Our favorite Piedmont Wines! In his youth Giuseppe Vajra considered a career as a Doctor. His father told him, "Giuseppe, if you want to save lives, go be a doctor. We don't save lives. You don't need art or poetry or a glass of wine in order to stay alive. But what's the […]
CALLING ALL WEDDING PLANNERS & NEWLYWEDS Step into a world where science meets romance at the Connecticut Science Center’s Weddings Open House. Enjoy delicious cocktails and gourmet hors d’oeuvres as you explore our enchanting spaces, each meticulously designed to inspire your dream wedding. Whether planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our stunning venue […]
Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate Free with Museum admission Join Berkshire Hills Music Academy’s Mary Westgate for a fun, music-filled storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books. WHO YOU'LL MEET MARY WESTGATE Mary Westgate has been reading Braille books and singing with children for over 10 years. Mary is a day student at Berkshire Hills Music […]
