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Springfield Museums, Enchanted Forest

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Celebrate the magic of nature with hands-on activities, plus a get sneak peek of the renovations to Live Animal Center in the Science Museum. Free with museum admission!

Today’s Highlights

Story Time, 12:30 pm
Bring your imagination and a friend and join us for story time. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)

Tanglewood Marionettes perform Cinderella, 1:30 pm
Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30” marionettes, the story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting – the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more. All your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious stepsisters and the charming Prince, and each marionette is manipulated with precision and grace by our talented puppeteers. Davis Auditorium, Lower Level, D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts

Ongoing Activities

Teddy Bear Picnic, 11 am-3 pm
Enjoy a “picnic” with your favorite teddy while playing and creating. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum)

Adopt a Teddy, 11 am-3 pm
Forget your teddy or looking for a new friend? Adopt a teddy while supplies last. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)

Mushroom Fairy House, 11 am-3 pm
Make a mushroom fairy house with natural and household materials. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Discovery Lab, Lower Level, Springfield Science Museum)

Fairy Decoder Wheel, 12-4 pm
Answer questions to decode a fantastical fairy mystery message. Art Discovery Center, Second Floor. GWV Smith Art Museum

Details

Date:
October 5
Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT
Website:
https://springfieldmuseums.org/program/enchanted-forest/

Venue

Springfield Museums
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA 01103
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Phone
(413) 263-6800
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