Stop by and participate in the following fun activities we have planned just for YOU! • Stir up some squishy slime • Look in the mirror while getting your face painted • Munch on some buttery popcorn • Take home a Trick or Treat bag and sticker • Play the aMaze-ing hide and seek game • Wear your costume to be entered into our Halloween Costume Contest

Thursday, October 17, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • This workshop presented by Dawn Earnesty (Michigan State University Extension) • Workshops are FREE for parents/grandparents/caregivers of children to age 5 • Refreshments provided • Museum play after the workshop is regular admission. MMCM members are free. Other workshop dates: Thursdays, November 7 & 21; Thursdays, December 5 & 19. Visit www.michildrensmuseum.com for full details.

Thursday, October 3, 2013, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. • This workshop presented by Julie Kozan (Great Start Collaborative) • Workshops are FREE for parents/grandparents/caregivers of children to age 5 • Refreshments provided • Museum play after the workshop is regular admission. MMCM members are free. Other workshop dates: Thursday, October 17; Thursdays, November 7 & 21; and Thursdays, December 5 & 19. Visit www.michildrensmuseum.com for full details.

Hey Kids! Who wants to win a prize? If it’s YOU, then stop by between Saturday, October 19, and Thursday, October 31, wearing your Halloween costume, and get your picture taken to be entered into our Halloween Costume Contest. The winner will receive a pumpkin full of goodies. Each child will receive a Trick or Treat bag and sticker while supplies last. All entries will be posted on the MMCM Face Book page, so parents/guardians will need to complete a photo release form.

Hey Kids! It’s fun to learn about solar energy! Visit the MMCM and try these fun activities… • Jump for Joules • Play Solar Trivia • Be a Human Sundial (weather permitting) • Discover Renewable Energy Options • Make & Take a Sun Catcher • Twirl the Solar Swivel • and more…. •

If you are of the “Baby Boomer” generation or enjoy the music of the 1960’s and 1970’s you won’t want to miss the film called The Wrecking Crew on September 26, 7:00 p.m., at the Colonial Theater. This is a award-winning documentary that tells the story of the music industry’s “best kept secret.” Did you know the music that many of us grew up with (Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, and many others) was not played by the artists who sang the songs? For a preview of this film go to: http://wreckingcrew.tv.

Test drive your Halloween costumes as you trick-or-treat throughout the decorated Museum. Meet tarantula breeders, have your photo taken with our creepy crawly live critters, check out the grossology lab, and enjoy games, candy, and prizes! $8/non-members, $6/members (adults & children)

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a full-length musical comedy. It is described as a "tuneful variation of the famed classic" with an exceptional score that ranks with major Broadway productions. Snow White will run between April 4-20 at the Valley Youth Theatre. Weekday school show performances are also discounted and may be reserved pending availability by calling 602.253.8188 x302. SHOW DATES and TIMES to be announced Tickets will be available online or by calling the VYT Box Office at 602.253.8188 x2

This play is freely adapted from Rudyard Kipling's story about Mowglu the man cub. He grew up with wolves, but discovers he's avtually human and must decide whether to remain in the jungle or return to civilization. The Jungle Book runs between Feb. 7-23. Weekday school show performances are also discounted and may be reserved pending availability by calling 602.253.8188 x302. Tickets are available online or by calling the VYT Box Office at 602.253.8188 x2.

This play is freely adapted from Rudyard Kipling's story about Mowglu the man cub. He grew up with wolves, but discovers he's avtually human and must decide whether to remain in the jungle or return to civilization. The Jungle Book runs between Feb. 7-23. Weekday school show performances are also discounted and may be reserved pending availability by calling 602.253.8188 x302. Tickets are available online or by calling the VYT Box Office at 602.253.8188 x2.