Something new for MMCM visitors! For an additional $2 per person for 10 minutes of bouncing fun, children can work out their sillies in the Jump Room Fun House. Height restrictions apply.

Joel Tacey will be wowing MMCM visitors as he performs his amazing juggling act. You don’t want to miss this performance!

Move and Groove with 94.5 the Moose’s Mitch, as she plays family-friendly tunes like The Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, Electric Slide and the Macarena guaranteed to keep you moving!

Party guests are encouraged to wear their pajamas and dress their dolls in pajamas for a fun pajama party! Michele Spitz “Music For Munchkins” will be entertaining our guests and including them in interactive songs and fun activities. Please RSVP and pay in advance to secure your spot. Seating is limited. $15 per child ($8 for MMCM members)….no cost for accompanying adults

The children's librarian from Hoyt Library will take you on a magical journey using puppets, story aprons and felt boards. With regular paid admission. MMCM members are free

Dr. Seuss likes to rhyme. Paint your feet and make some slime. Eggshell art and food that's green. The Cat in the Hat will be on the scene. So plan to visit, if you will. We think Dr. Seuss is a fizza-ma-wizza-ma-dill! With regular paid admission. MMCM members are free

FIND OUT HOW NATIVE AMERICANS CREATED ROCK ART, THEN TRY IT OUT YOURSELF. WHEN YOU MAKE A PICTOGRAPH, YOU PAINT ON ROCK - TRY OUT THESE TECHNIQUES USING AZUTHENTIC INDIAN SYMBOLS. WORKSHOPS START ON THE HOUR -- 11:00 AM 12:00 NOON 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM THE COST OF EACH WORKSHOP IS $1.00 WITH PAID MUSEUM ADMISSION.

If you're an animal lover, this is the day to come to the museum and make a difference for our live animals. *meet a variety of animals up-close and personal *Participate in animal activities *Discover which animals make good pets - and whoch do not! *Watch demonstrations of trained animals *Get a photo of yourself with our live animals *Find out how you can help the museum's animals thrive! ***SOME FEES APPLY TO SOME ACTIVITIES***

The Midwest Museum of Natural History, in partnership with the Egyptian Theatre, presents Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live, featuring many of his favorite animal friends, as well as fascinating and humorous stories and footage from his adventures around the world. Everyone from the youngest child to the oldest adult will be entertained and inspired.

For rising 3rd and 4th graders (8–10 years) August 6–10 This summer come explore Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum like you never have before! Each day will be a different adventure. We’ll discover what life was like for a Native American in the Indian Village, investigate the archaeology of Southern Maryland, see if you could survive life as a European Colonist and learn how science and history help us interpret the past!