Check out what’s coming up!
Music!
Friday, 18 May 2012 11:00 AM
Parent's as teachers music class focusing on preschool & primary elementary skills. Parents will learn how to use manipulatives from boxes provided by the Early Learning Center at the Children & Family Resource Center. Limited spaces. Call to sign-up. Free with $5 admission/free for members. Boxes will be available to check out and use in museum throughout the day. We will have a class based on ELC classes each month through July.
GAMES NIGHT - MEMBERS ONLY!
Saturday, 19 May 2012 05:30 PM
Come play some awesome games provided by those purveyors of fun Dancing Bear Toys! Call to sign-up. Snacks & beverages provided. 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
New Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
A brand new Scavenger Hunt! This one focuses on "Things that Fly". Sponsored by the Asheville Regional Airport. Come check it out! Free with $5 admission/free for members.
Book n' Craft
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 11:00 AM
Join us for a delightful story reading of Llama, Llama Red Pajama book & a craft. Sponsored by Fountainhead Bookstore.
Critter Craft!
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Learn to create mouse finger puppets. Self-directed drop-in activity in our Party Room. Great for all ages. Free with $5 admission. Sponsored by Etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital.
We Will Be OPEN On Memorial Day
Monday, 28 May 2012
We are normally closed on Mondays but we will be open on Memorial Day! Come on in and play!
Crazy Chemistry Makes Sidewalk Chalk!
Wednesday, 30 May 2012 10:30 AM
Dr. Bunson & Dr. Beaker are ready to make sidewalk chalk for hours of summer time fun! Call to sign-up. Limited registration. Free with admission. Ages 3 years and up. Sponsored by Walmart.
Family Mud Fun! 5-7 PM
Saturday, 02 June 2012 05:00 PM
A fun filled evening of mud puddles and messy games for ages 1-100. Young adventure racers can take part in the 1 mile mini-mud run. All proceeds will benefit Hands On! Admission includes a Chick-Fil-A dinner, access to all muddy games and entry into the mini-mud run.
Mad Mud Run!
Sunday, 03 June 2012 12:00 PM
Mud run and obstacle course for ages 12 and up. Visit the website at www.MadMountainMudRun.com
Local Food Day!
Tuesday, 05 June 2012
Celebrate the bounty and goodness of local food at Hands On! Sponsored by the Hendersonville Community Co-op. Free with admission. All ages. All day.
Farm & Garden To Kitchen!
Tuesday, 05 June 2012 01:00 PM
Parent's as teachers take their children through food pathways from the farm & garden to the table. Parents will learn how to use manipulatives from boxes provided by the Early Learning Center at the Children & Family Resource Center. Limited spaces. Call to sign-up. Free with $5 admission/free for members. Boxes will be available to check out and use in museum throughout the day. We will have a class based on ELC classes each month through July.
Create a Rose
Wednesday, 06 June 2012
June is National Rose month. Suitable for all ages. Come in and create a beautiful rose to take home. Free with $5 admission/Free for members. Sponsored by Todd Webb, CPA PC. All day.
Crafty Art Bag Camp
Friday, 08 June 2012 10:30 AM
Artist, Donna Ramsey, will be in house to teach about design and color. Participants can then out this knowledge to use making their own art bag. Ages 7-12 $15 non-members (which includes admission fee)/$9 members.
Wiggle with the Worms!
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:30 AM
Learn about these amazing creatures and make your own worm farm to take home! Ages 7 -12. Limited spaces. Call to sign-up. $15 non-members/$10 members.
Make a Father's Day Card!
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Homemade is always better! Come in and get creative with this DIY activity in our Party Room. We will supply all the materials and you supply the imagination! Make cards 6/12-6/15
Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Hendersonville. 1-5PM daily.
Wacky Wednesday Fun with Noodle Mania!
Wednesday, 13 June 2012 02:00 PM
Get creative with giant fuzzy noodles in our party room and take home a mini version. Free with $5 admission/Free for members. Sponsored by Drs. Alison & Richard Reid, Pediatric Dentistry & Orthdontics.
Let's Go Fly! Camp
Thursday, 14 June 2012 10:30 AM
Sponsored by the Asheville Regional Airport and taught by Henderson County science teacher, Tony Campbell. Learn about aerodynamics by creating and flying paper airplanes.
$15 for non-members/$9 for members.
Limited spaces, call to sign up.
All About Me! Camp
Friday, 15 June 2012 10:30 AM
For ages 3-5, (must be potty trained). Using crafts, music and movement, participants will learn about makes them unique! $15 for non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sign up.
Dino Dig! Camp
Tuesday, 19 June 2012 10:30 AM
Become a paleontologist and discover digging for dinosaur bones! Participants will dig fossils and dinosaur bones, assemble the dinosaur and learn about the worldwide range of these ancient creatures! June 19 & 20, 10.30-12.30.
$25 for non-members/$16 members. Limited spaces, call to sign up. Sponsored by etowah Valley Veterinary Hospital.
Moving and Grooving Camp
Thursday, 21 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 3-6 years (must be potty trained).
Participants will learn to move and groove to stay fit and healthy. Lots of fun, physical action. $15 for non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sign up.
Fairy Making Camp
Friday, 22 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 8-12; younger if accompanied by an adult. Make fairies from wire and beads and learn about fairy lore and legends. Limited spaces. Call to sign up. $15 for non-members/$9 for members.
The Best of Crazy Chemistry
Tuesday, 26 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 4-7. participants will make the best of Crazy Chemistry concoctions. Two hours, 3 concoctions & lots of fun! $15 for non-members/$9 for members.
Limited spaces, call to sign up. Sponsored by Walmart.
Nano Science Camp
Wednesday, 27 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 7-12. Participants will explore the science of the very, very small. DNA necklaces, mysterious gels & gummy worms. Lots of wacky science fun when we examine the world at nano level. $15 for non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sigh up. Sponsored by the NISENET & National Science Foundation.
Nano Science Camp
Wednesday, 27 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 7-12. Participants will explore the science of the very, very small. DNA necklaces, mysterious gels & gummy worms. Lots of wacky science fun when we examine the world at nano level. $15 for non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sigh up. Sponsored by the NISENET & National Science Foundation.
Paper Magic Camp
Thursday, 28 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 7-12 years. Learn to make marble paper with common household items and create gorgeous jewelry with paper beads. $15 for non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sign up.
African Drumming Camp
Friday, 29 June 2012 10:30 AM
Ages 4 years & up. Join instructor Maria Freeman, to learn drum rhythms and explore African masks and instruments. $15 non-members/$9 for members. Limited spaces, call to sign up.
