Indoor Activity

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire is welcoming colossal canine Clifford The Big Red Dog  As part of the Books Alive program sponsored by Irving Oil. The museum will be celebrating Clifford with story readings, creative activities, literacy games and the chance for kids to give costumed character Clifford a hug or a high-five. All the fun is included in the museum's regular admission price of $9 for adults and children, and $8 for seniors. This event is free for museum members and children under a year old.

Join naturalist Marcia Wilson and photographer Mark Wilson of Eyes On Owls while they share their passion for owls! “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World” will introduce you to the owls of New England and beyond. This multigenerational program is sponsored by the Manchester Public Library, the Manchester Council on Aging, and the Manchester Community Center.

Learn about New England's amazing marine life! Northeastern University Marine Science Center sessions for Sea Tots feature a particular animal or topic, with opportunities for kids to get up-close-and-personal with live critters.  Also included are hands-on games or crafts based on the week's topic.

8.25.2011 - Due to Hurricane Irene's arrival on Sunday, The Summer Farm Food Fest has been postponed until Monday, September 5, 2011!  Join NECN TV Diner's Billy Costa and Jenny Johnson (of Jenny Cam) at Smolak Farms for the first annual TV Diner Summer Farm Food Fest!  This one-of-a-kind event features a full day of family activities and great food with tons of fun for the kids!

There's a mystery afoot in Motham City! Detective Ace Lacewing is on the case — and we have the mastermind at hand. Meet David Biedrzycki, author and illustrator of the Ace Lacewing series! Discover how real insects influenced his illustrations, and try some drawing techniques of your own.

Enjoy a wet and wonderful day of events and family activities at PEM in celebration of Ripple Effect, The Art of H2O's opening in the interactive Art & Nature Center!

Come to the Maritime Gloucester for a day full of FREE family fun and activities.  We'll have hands-on explorations in the Sea Packet Aquarium, plankton studies in the video microscope lab, habitat explorations using underwater cameras mounted on underwater robots, crafts and aquarium tours.

Can planting just one tree make a difference? Find out how as we read Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya Donna Jo Napoli (Author), Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) and discover the story of Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai. Then try your hand at fabric printing inspired by the illustrations of Kadir Nelson.

Always wondered what Wii is all about? Come play Wii golf and bowling and experience the fun! This free event is open to all and will take place in the Program room.

Discover two paths to creating lush gardens as we read The Curious Garden T, by Peter Brown, and The Imaginary Garden by Andrew Larsen. The we'll Sculpt an ivy topiary to take home!