Community

Dear Friends of the Museum,

Spring is on the way! Just a few more teaser days and we'll be fully into flower and garden season. Here's what you can look forward to at the museum! New partnerships, programming, and ways to support the museum abound!

May Day 5K & Family Fest

Sunday, May 3 | 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

We’re excited to announce our newly re‑imagined spring fundraiser. After retiring the Shamrock Shuffle due to unpredictable weather, we’re welcoming spring with the May Day 5K & Family Fest.

Register here: May Day 5K & Family Fun Day!
Vendors & Sponsors: https://givebutter.com/may-day-5k-sponsorships-x8kbw1

We are also looking for volunteers.
If you’re interested, please email execdir@ccmkeene.org.

Annual Membership: $250  (Includes World Membership benefits) Learn more here: cheshirechildrensmuseum.org

Kick‑Off Event:
Celebrate National Banana Day with a “decorate your own banana” workshop.

Monthly Playdates:
Hannah will host playdates in our event room on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, and will leave an activity behind for continued fun from 12:00–2:00 PM.

April Activities

• Egg Dying & Egg Hunt – April 3

• Todd Goodwin Performance – April 23 | 11:00–11:30 AM

• Hannah Banana Kick‑Off joined by storyteller, PapaJoe! – April 15 (National Banana Day)

• Hannah Banana Playdates – Last Wednesday of every month starting April 27 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Ongoing Weekly Activities

• Wednesday–Friday | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Community Room Activities

• Thursdays | 5:00–7:00 PM: Family Game Nights

• Fridays | 5:00–7:00 PM: Families Grow, Make, & Taste — gardening and cooking play and exploration

We are HIRING for Communications & Marketing Coordinator and Memberships & Programming Coordinator to work with families and support the director!