Fairy Tale Weekend
Saturday, February 25, 2023 - Sunday, February 26, 2023
9:45am - 12:30pm
1:45pm - 4:30pm
4:30pm - 5:45pm
Upcoming Special Programs:
Experience Fairy Tale Weekend with your friends at CMA! Draw up your own fairy tale in the Art Studio, shake things up on the Stage, and experience an interactive storytime during this whimsical weekend!
Session A Schedule:
9:45am
Jane's Innovation Station: Build an Elevator
except on May 9, 10, 11, 12, 13Take your innovative skills to new heights like Alexander Miles in Jane's Innovation Station. With this challenge, you will make a simple pulley system to build an elevator. Will your passengers be able to ride comfortably to the top?
9:45am
Jane's Innovation Station: Become an Elevator Operator
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Welcome to the CMA Hotel, where your child will become an elevator operator. Roll the dice together and take guests to their designated floor! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
9:45am
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
9:45am
Science Bar: Become a Young Astronomer
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Learn about constellations and map the stars! Pick a flashlight and line up constellations on your own chart. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
9:45am
Art Studio: Create Your Own Fairy Tale!
Become the main character in your Fairy Tale! Head to the Art Studio, where we'll fill in the blanks and draw up illustrations to create whimsical masterpieces!
10:00am
Storytime: Little Red Gliding Hood
except on January 9, 10Join us on the CMA Stage for "Little Red Gliding Hood" by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Troy Cummings. In this fractured fairy tale, meet ice skating enthusiast Little Red. Follow along as she must find a partner to win new skates in a competition. You won't believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has!
11:00am
Make a Fairy Tale!
except on January 9, 10Shake things up on the CMA Stage as we tell a story unlike any before - one written by you! Help us choose heroes, villains, and obstacles as we make up a silly story together!
12:00pm
Storytime: Little red Gliding Hood
except on January 9, 10Join us on the CMA Stage for Little "Red Gliding Hood" by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Troy Cummings. In this fractured fairy tale, meet ice skating enthusiast Little Red. Follow along as she must find a partner to win new skates in a competition. You won't believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has!
Session B Schedule:
1:45pm
Jane's Innovation Station: Build an Elevator
except on December 24Take your innovative skills to new heights like Alexander Miles in Jane's Innovation Station. With this challenge, you will make a simple pulley system to build an elevator. Will your passengers be able to ride comfortably to the top?
1:45pm
Jane's Innovation Station: Become an Elevator Operator
except on December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24Welcome to the CMA Hotel, where your child will become an elevator operator. Roll the dice together and take guests to their designated floor! This activity is a part of our Building Blocks program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
1:45pm
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
except on December 24Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
1:45pm
Science Bar: Become a Young Astronomer
except on November 27, 24Learn about constellations and map the stars! Pick a flashlight and line up constellations on your own chart. This activity is a part of our Building Block program. Ideal for children ages 1 to 5, our Building Blocks programs are facilitated by trained professionals guiding developmentally appropriate, play-based activities that promote preschool and kindergarten readiness.
1:45pm
Art Studio: Create Your Own Fairy Tale!
except on December 24Become the main character in your Fairy Tale! Head to the Art Studio, where we'll fill in the blanks and draw up illustrations to create whimsical masterpieces!
2:00pm
Storytime: Little Red Gliding Hood
except on January 9, 10Join us on the CMA Stage for "Little Red Gliding Hood" by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Troy Cummings. In this fractured fairy tale, meet ice skating enthusiast Little Red. Follow along as she must find a partner to win new skates in a competition. You won't believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has!
3:00pm
Make a Fairy Tale!
except on January 9, 10Shake things up on the CMA Stage as we tell a story unlike any before - one written by you! Help us choose heroes, villains, and obstacles as we make up a silly story together!
4:00pm
Storytime: Little red Gliding Hood
except on January 9, 10Join us on the CMA Stage for Little "Red Gliding Hood" by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Troy Cummings. In this fractured fairy tale, meet ice skating enthusiast Little Red. Follow along as she must find a partner to win new skates in a competition. You won't believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has!
Session C Schedule:
4:30pm
Storytime: Little Red Gliding Hood
Join us on the CMA Stage for "Little Red Gliding Hood" by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Troy Cummings. In this fractured fairy tale, meet ice skating enthusiast Little Red. Follow along as she must find a partner to win new skates in a competition. You won't believe what big eyes, sharp teeth, and furry paws her partner has!
4:30pm
Science Bar: Celebrate Astronomer Walter McAfee
Visit us at the Science Bar and learn about the achievements of Walter McAfee, and how NASA scientists used the Moon to send radio waves into deep space. Then, discover the Moon's relation to Earth by walking through the lunar cycles.
5:30pm
Make a Fairy Tale!
Shake things up on the CMA Stage as we tell a story unlike any before - one written by you! Help us choose heroes, villains, and obstacles as we make up a silly story together!