divider image

Drop-in for Extra Family Fun!
EXperiment, eXpress, and eXplore eXtra fun and learning during our drop-in programs! Participation is free with regular admission to Hands-on House. All programs are designed for adults and children to eXperience together. Drop in anytime during the scheduled time. No pre-registration required.

Ages: 2-10 years with adult
Cost: Free with regular admission to Hands-on House

Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf

Jump into the pages of a favorite fairy tale as you help the three little pigs build their homes of straw, sticks and wood before the not too scary Big Bad Wolf tries to knock them down.

Thursday, April 5: 11am-2pm
Tuesday, April 24: 11am-2pm
Wednesday, April 25: 11am-2pm
Tuesday, May 29: 11am-2pm
Wednesday, May 30: 11am-2pm

Zoo-rific

Does your favorite wild animal have claws? paws? scales? a tail? You are the zookeeper at the pretend Hands-on House Zoo. 

Tuesday, April 10: 11am-2pm
Wednesday, April 11: 11am-2pm
Thursday, May 3: 11am-2pm
Friday, May 4: 11am-2pm
Tuesday, May 15: 11am-2pm

Snakes Alive

Slither on over to create a mobile that will love to hang around your house.

Saturday, April 14: 2pm-4pm
Sunday, April 22: 2pm-4pm
Friday, May 11: 5pm-7pm: evening time
Saturday, May 12: 2pm-4pm
Saturday, June 2: 2pm-4pm

Hocus Focus

Focus on fun as you discover whether some "eye-mazing" tricks are science or magic.

Friday, April 20: 5pm-7pm: evening time
Saturday, April 28: 2pm-4pm
Sunday, May 6: 2pm-4pm
Saturday, May 19: 2pm-4pm
Friday, June 8: 5pm-7pm: evening time
Sunday, June 10: 2pm-4pm
Exhibits & Education