MAY 2023
(CT) May-November 2023, DESTINATION WESTPORT WALKING TOURS, Ages 7+. Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, 06880. (203)222-1424, programs@westporthistory.org. Explore Westport on foot! Walk through cemeteries, public parks, and well-known streets to hear stories from our communities past. Members $10, Non-Members $15. Visit www.westporthistory.org for information on all the different tours offered.
(PA) Sundays, FREE FAMILY SUNDAYS, 10am-5pm, all ages. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org. Visit the National Museum of Industrial History on Sundays when youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Cost included with admission. www.nmih.org.
(FL) Through Sept. 4, 2023, SPIDERS ALIVE! Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, 352-846-2000. Take an eight-legged walk on the wild side with Spiders Alive! This exciting exhibit dives into the world of spiders, scorpions and their relatives with more than a dozen LIVE species on display. Discover the unique traits and characteristics of this diverse group of animals at this interactive, family-friendly experience! Spiders and their relatives highlight the ecological importance of these animals that include black widows, orb weavers and scorpions. Large touchable models reveal more about spider anatomy and their differences from insects while rare fossils — including one that’s 100 million years old — display species from the past. Videos showcase a variety of unique animal behaviors, such as a diving bell spider living under water and a southern black widow spinning silk. Separate fact from myth and learn about ancient spiders, conservation, venom and more. $8 adults | $7.50 FL. residents, seniors & non-UF college students; $5.50 ages 3-17; FREE for ages 0-2, UF students & Museum members. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/.
(TN) May-August 2023, SUMMER READING PROGRAM, K-12. Madame Tussauds – Nashville, 515 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37122, 615-485-4867, monica.jackson@merlinentertainments.biz. Sign up to receive a local library card. Join the summer reading program. Completed reading assignments qualify families for a limited timed time GOBO. Cost of Event: BOGO – Buy 1 adult admission ticket and receive 1 child admission complimentary. madametussauds.com/Nashville.
(NJ) New Jersey State Museum, SMALL EXPLORERS, 2nd Saturday of each month through June 2023, 9:45 or 11:00 am, Ages: 0 to 5 years, NJ State Museum, 205 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08060, njsmfsmallexplorers@gmail.com. Small Explorers is a FREE program for children 5 and under and their families to assist with developing school-readiness. Every month we explore a new theme through storytelling, museum objects, crafts, games, and playtime! Program takes place in-person in the Museum from October-June. Two sessions to choose from: 9:45 or 11:00 am. Space is limited, registration required. Registration link available each month on the Museum’s website or Facebook page. Free. www.statemuseum.nj.gov.
(PA) York County History Center, HOMESCHOOL DAYS, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, through May 2023. Sessions generally run from 11 a.m. to noon, with additional sessions added as needed based on interest. Elementary age students. Agricultural and Industrial Museum, 217 W. Princess Street, York PA 17401, 717-848-1587, schools@yorkhistorycenter.org, $5 per student, adults admitted free. Each Homeschool Day at the York County History Center features a different student-centered workshop led by our museum staff and free time to explore our museum and interactive exhibits. Programs are designed for elementary school-age students but younger and older siblings are welcome to participate. Your family will be encouraged to work together, ask questions, and engage with our museum’s STEAM content! www.yorkhistorycenter.org.
(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, BILINGUAL STORY TIME, every Thursday at 10:30 AM. Ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220804. 474.7000, info@cmorva.org. Join us Thursday in October for a bilingual story time in the Downtown Playhouse! We’ll sing, dance, read and learn Spanish! Free with Museum admission. www.cmorva.org.
(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, SPECIAL NIGHTS, every third Friday of the month from 5-7 pm, alternating between our Downtown and Chesterfield locations; first Special Night of 2023 takes place Downtown. All ages. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 & Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112, 804.474.7000, info@cmorva.org. The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. The event will be open for registration about a week prior to each event. Free. www.cmorva.org.
(VA) Children’s Museum of Richmond, TUTUS & TIES, Every Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Ages 0-8 and their caregivers. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown, 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220, 804.474.7000, info@cmorva.org/ Movement and Play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us in the Downtown Playhouse where we’ll dress up and move! Free with Museum admission. www.cmorva.org.
(VA) May 3, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 4, 2023, EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. Sarah Ruhl’s bittersweet comedy Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. The performance runs about 75 minutes with no intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cos: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 5, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 6, 2023, EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. Sarah Ruhl’s bittersweet comedy Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. The performance runs about 75 minutes with no intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cos: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 6, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 2:00pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(MD) May 6, 2023, DRAYDEN AFRICAN AMERICAN SCHOOLHOUSE OPEN HOUSE, 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Drayden African American Schoolhouse, 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, Maryland 20630, 301-994-1471. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division, in partnership with the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), will be offering free Open Houses for visitors and the community at the Drayden African American Schoolhouse in Drayden. The Drayden African American Schoolhouse is one of the nation’s best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses, and its story represents a significant part of St. Mary’s County’s African American history. The St. Mary’s County Museum Division also offers special programs for school, bus, and other tour groups who would like to schedule a visit to the Drayden site. Individual visitors who would like to see the schoolhouse during times outside open house hours can contact the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum at (301) 994-1471 to arrange a visit. For more information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses, programs, admission prices, and more, visit the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Facebook page at Facebook.com/DraydenSchool or call (301) 994-1471.
(VA) May 7, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 2:00pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 10, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 11, 2023, EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. Sarah Ruhl’s bittersweet comedy Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. The performance runs about 75 minutes with no intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cos: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 12, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(PA) May 12, 2023, SPECIAL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM – WOODHICK DAY, 9:30am -1:30pm, Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, 5660 US Route 6 West, Ulysses, PA 16948. Visit the museum to explore the courageous yet reckless spirit of Pennsylvania’s lumber past. Learning stations across the museum will give students the opportunity to watch demonstrations, try hands-on activities and talk with knowledgeable staff to discover what it was like to work in the woods. Learning stations will include: demonstrations from our blacksmith; try your hand at using tools like a cross-cut saw and auger; watch our shingle mill in action; learn about the importance of the CCC program during the Great Depression; talk with the camp cook to learn what it takes to feed a logging camp; he Pennsylvania WoodMobile will be on-site; and so much more! Space is limited and reservations are required. Admission is $3 per students with teachers and chaperons free (so long as they don’t outnumber the students in their party). Interested families or homeschool groups can contact Jennifer Haines at (814)435-2652 or email jenhaines@pa.gov to make reservations. http://lumbermuseum.org/.
(NJ) May 13, 2023, HOORAY FOR BOLLYWOOD! 2:00 pm. For all ages. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102, (800) 255-3476, information@njsymphony.org. Take a musical journey inspired by Bollywood, the Indian Hindi-language film industry. Hear captivating stories of Bollywood’s meteoric rise to international fame and dance along with special guests to signature music, moves and lyrics of this thrilling genre. New Jersey Symphony family concerts are held in Victoria Theater at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark so the children in your life can sit closer to the action! Tickets start at $10. https://www.njsymphony.org/.
(OH) May 13, 2023, WARTHER ARBORETUM TOUR AND FLOWER SALE, 9am to 3pm. All ages. Ernest Warther Museum, 331 Karl Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622, 330-505-6003, info@thewarthermuseum.com. On May 13th, we will host our annual free arboretum tour and flower sale. There will be a guided tour of the Dave Warther Arboretum at 11am, featuring discussions on plants, trees, and perennials found on the property as well as the history of the property itself. Please be aware you will need to stand for at least 45 minutes and be able to use stairs. On the same date, the museum will host its fifth annual Frieda Warther Flower Sale from 9am-3pm. A variety of items will be for sale ranging from seeds, perennials, ground covers, annuals, vegetable plants, succulents, and hanging baskets. Proceeds from this sale benefit Frieda Warther’s original Swiss gardens. Frieda Warther founded Dover’s Garden Club, was an advocate of 4-H, and shared her garden and craft-making knowledge with hundreds of locals. Free Tour (assorted plants have cost). warthermuseum.com.
(VA) May 13, 2023, EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl, 2:00pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. Sarah Ruhl’s bittersweet comedy Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. The performance runs about 75 minutes with no intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cos: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 13, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare,7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(VA) May 14, 2023, AS YOU LIKE IT by William Shakespeare, 2:00pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show synopsis online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. The Forest of Arden is hopping in As You Like it, now playing as part of their Spring Season until May 14. Awash in wit and exuberant in a bedrock belief that love conquers all, this beloved comedy races toward a happy ending and four–count them, four–weddings. The performance runs about 2 hours plus a 15-minute intermission. Make plans to arrive at least 10-15 minutes early to enjoy live pre-show music! Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/
(MD) May 14, 2023, MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL, St. Clement’s Island Museum in Colton’s Point and Piney Point Lighthouse Museum in Piney Point, will offer free museum admission for moms during normal operating hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Please note regular admission prices apply to others in the party.) St. Clement’s Island Museum: $3 for adults, $1.50 for children (6-18), $2 for seniors and military, and free for those 5 and under. St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi rides are not included in this promotion. Water taxi rides are $7 per person (all ages), which includes museum admission. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum: $7 for adults, $3.50 for children (6-18), seniors and military, and free for those 5 and under. Old Jail Museum in Leonardtown: always free admission for all visitors For more information, please visit: museums.stmarysmd.com.
(CT) May 15, 2023, Homeschool Program Aviation Engineering, 10:00am-3:00pm, New England Air Museum, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096, 860-623-3305, staff@neam.org. Meet an aviation engineer and practice your aircraft design skills with our paper plane challenge. Homeschool families and co-ops are welcome to participate in our special Homeschool Days or book a customized field trip. Homeschool Days include themed scavenger hunts, hands-on activities, and special open aircraft experiences. All activities (except for flight simulators) are included with Homeschool Day fees. Homeschool Days are from 10:00am-3:00pm and tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event. There is no pre-registration. Adults: $10 per person, Students: $20 per person (Ages 4-17), Ages 3 and under: Free. All students must be accompanied by an adult and activities/programs are subject to change. Museum memberships, complimentary passes, library passes, corporate admission passes, or other discounts do not apply to homeschool day fees. www.neam.org. .
(VA) May 17, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(MD) May 17, 2023, BUDDING BOTANISTS, 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Recommended for Grades 2 to 5. Masonville Cove Environmental Education Campus. 1000 Frankfurst Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226, 410-354-7180, vbandell@livingclassrooms.org. This day is All About Plants! Students will explore Masonville’s Nature trails and learn how to identify different native plants and test their skills at identifying the different plant parts in nature. In the lab, students will learn about plant anatomy beginning with a seed dissection and then get up close and personal- viewing leaves, roots, stems, and flowers through a microscope. But plants aren’t just on land! Discover how aquatic plants adapt in our watery environments by modeling adaptation in this hands-on lab. $20/participant. www.masonvillecove.org.
(VA) May 18, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 10:30am and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(VA) May 19, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(CT) May 20, 2023, COLONIAL FIELD DAY, 2pm-5pm, All Ages, Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, 06880, (203) 222-1424, programs@westporthistory.org. Take part in activities that were commonplace in the 18th century. Speak with costumed staff and volunteers about the lives of those in the colonial era. Try your hand at beating a rug, playing nine-mans-Morris or writing with a quill and ink. Enjoy colonial music and some treats while you explore the chores as well as the fun and games of the past. FREE. While you’re on the property why not attend our pickling, candle dipping, or cocoa tea workshops? Additional cost for workshops: candle making, pickling, and cocoa tea workshops $15. Visit: www.westporthistory.org/events/colonial-field-day/ for times of workshops.
(PA) May 20-21, 2023, FARM ANIMAL FROLIC, All ages with a focus on children. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-992-6161, Farm@quietvalley.org. Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close and personal. Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs and feel the soft fur of the baby bunnies. Don’t miss the new lambs with their woolly fleeces and the frisky baby goats. The adorable baby piglets with their funny little noses charm everyone. Get to know the workhorses, Jenny and Judy, and all they are used for on the farm. $18 for adults, $10 for children 3-12. quietvalley.org.
(VA) May 20, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(VA) May 21, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(NJ) May 21, 2023, OCEAN FUN DAYS, 11am -3pm, All ages. Public Event. NJ Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) Building # 22, Gateway National Park, 22 Magruder Road, Highlands NJ 07732, 732-872-1300. Join New Jersey Natural Gas and the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium for our 20th annual Ocean Fun Day! This popular all outdoor event takes place rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on marine and environmental programs and exhibits. There will be giveaways and plenty of excitement. Remember, learning about our coastal environment or about energy conservation tips, will be fun for the whole family. Just in time for summer. FREE. https://njseagrant.org/education/special-events/ocean-fun-days/. Also on: https://oceanfundays.org/.
(PA) May 21, 2023, S.T.E.A.M. ADVENTURES, 11am-3pm. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 610-694-6644, info@nmih.org. Join us on the third Sunday of each month between 11 and free for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. Each month has a new theme! As part of our Free Family Sunday program, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult. Free. www.nmih.org.
(VA) May 24, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 10:30am and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(VA) May 25, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(PA) May 26, 2023, SUMMER OF HISTORY EXHIBITION CELEBRATION, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Ages: 18+, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford, 137 E Pitt St, Bedford, PA 15522, 814.589.3020. Bedford is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibitions with works from Michael Morgart and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor on display from May 26, 2023 until August 13, 2023. There will be an exhibition celebration for Summer of History exhibition on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $5 per person and will include light refreshments. Registration is encouraged but not required by Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to help us prepare for this event. Additional donations are always appreciated to help support this program and other programs offered by SAMA. Cost: $5. https://www.sama-art.org/event-list.
(VA) May 26, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(VA) May 27, 2023, STAR CITY ROCKABILLY FESTIVAL, 1:00-9:00 pm, All Ages Welcome, Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. 540-342-5670 ext. 104. Events@vmt.org. Festival highlighting music originating in the 1950s combining elements of rock & roll and country music; opening music by Jesse Ray Carter Duo followed by Gloom Despair N Agony; Sean K. Preston headlining; Car Show;; Lazy Bulldog Food Truck and Chillin Shaved Ice; Vendors for Shopping: Kids Corner (1:00 – 6:00 pm); Museum Open for Touring; Sponsored by Harley Davidson Roanoke and Shear Madness. $10: ages 13 & up; $8: ages 3-12. www.vmt.org
(VA) May 27, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(PA) May 27-28, 2023, FARM ANIMAL FROLIC, All ages with a focus on children. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-992-6161, Farm@quietvalley.org. Frolic offers two weekends of fun for the entire family as Quiet Valley comes alive with baby animals! This is a unique opportunity for children and the young-at-heart to see a variety of animals up close and personal. Watch baby chicks hatching from their eggs and feel the soft fur of the baby bunnies. Don’t miss the new lambs with their woolly fleeces and the frisky baby goats. The adorable baby piglets with their funny little noses charm everyone. Get to know the workhorses, Jenny and Judy, and all they are used for on the farm. $18 for adults, $10 for children 3-12. quietvalley.org.
(PA) May 27, 2023, ELECTRICITY AND CIRCUITS, 1:00-3:00 PM. AGES 5-8. American Helicopter Museum Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-436-9600, info@americanhelicopter.museum. What is electricity? How do magnets work? How does electricity flow? What is the difference between a parallel circuit and a series circuit? In this workshop for ages 8- to 12-years-old, we will create our own circuits to perform a series of tasks. We will also learn how to read a schematic and use some of the components that go into a complex circuit. $25.00/PERSON. http://americanhelicopter.museum/.
(PA) May 27, 2023, “CINDERELLA” at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 2pm, pyb@rcn.com. Romance! Comedy! Fantasy! Something for everyone when Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, along with guest artists, presents the classic fairytale ballet, Cinderella. This enchanting three-act ballet features Prokofiev’s timeless music. For tickets, contact Zoellner Arts Center Box Office at 610-758-2787, https://www.bglv.org.
(PA) May 28, 2023, “CINDERELLA” at Baker Hall, Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015, 2pm, pyb@rcn.com. Romance! Comedy! Fantasy! Something for everyone when Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, along with guest artists, presents the classic fairytale ballet, Cinderella. This enchanting three-act ballet features Prokofiev’s timeless music. For tickets, contact Zoellner Arts Center Box Office at 610-758-2787, https://www.bglv.org.
(VA) May 28, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 7:30pm. While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.
(VA) May 31, 2023, THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) [revised] (again), 2:00pm and 7:30pm, While we welcome children ages 7 and up, appropriateness of the content is at the parent or guardian’s discretion. We invite you to research the show online and call the box office for specific information if you are unsure. The Blackfriars Playhouse, 10 S Market Street, Staunton, Virginia, 24401, 1-877-MUCH-ADO (1-877-682-4236), tickets@americanshakespearecenter.com. The American Shakespeare Center, home of the Blackfriars Playhouse–the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre–is celebrating their 35th Anniversary in 2023. From May 17-June 4, ASC presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] (again) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with new revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. In a rush to glory, three madcap players in tights weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories, and tragedies in one wild ride that will leave audiences breathless and helpless with laughter. Perfect for long-time Shakespeare fans and newcomers alike, the performance will run approximately 100 minutes. Cost: $27-60 per ticket. https://americanshakespearecenter.com/calendar/.