Cocoa and Crafts: The Coffeemonsters Book

Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Sip hot cocoa and munch on treats while enjoying a reading of The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.

Cocoa and Crafts: The Coffeemonsters Book

Did you know coffee stains can be used to make silly monsters? Or that these monsters each have their own backstories and adventures? Visit the Museum for a reading of short stories from The Coffeemonsters Book, written by Stefan Kunhigk, while sipping hot cocoa (coffee for the adults!) and munching on treats. Then, families will make their own book of coffee-stain monsters and short stories.

Cocoa and Crafts: I am We: A Book of Community

What communities do you belong to? What are some things we can do as part of a community to make positive change? Visit the Museum for a reading of "I am We: A Story of Community," written by Susan Verde, while sipping hot cocoa and munching on treats! Then, families will make their own community-inspired art project.

Family Movie Night: PAW Patrol: The Movie

"Chase is on the case!" Join us for a special showing of "PAW Patrol: The Movie," and watch as Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the Paw Patrol gang work together to save Adventure City! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that tells the stories of some heroic pups from right here in Connecticut.

Family Movie Night: Elemental

What happens when fire and water join forces? Join us for a special showing of "Elemental," and follow Ember, a strong-willed fire person, and Wade, a fun-loving water person, on their adventures through Element City and Firetown! Families will then get a goody bag to take home that includes hands-on activities related to main themes of the movie.

Family Movie Night: Cars

Lightning McQueen wins again! Join us for a special showing of Cars, a movie about a famous, trouble-making racecar who finds himself stranded along Route 66. Watch as he forms unexpected friendships with a group of silly, fun-loving cars and trucks from the tiny town of Radiator Springs. Families will then get a goody bag full of hands-on activities all about automobile manufacturing in Connecticut.