TOYLAND FAMILY FESTIVAL
WHEN: Tuesday, December 27, 11 AM – 4 PM
WHERE: Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
ADMISSION: Free with museum admission: $7/child, $10/adult
Come for a day of indoor winter fun for the whole family. Be inspired by the new LEGO® sculpture exhibition The Art of the Brick® [opening December 2] and bring your best LEGO creation for the Museum’s “People’s Choice LEGO Competition.” Festival admission includes entrance to all museum galleries. Enjoy activities throughout the museum:
- Follow the action of a 40-foot model train.
- Decorate a jingle bell
- Make a wooden train conductor doll
- Create a yarn octopus, puppet animals and snowpeople
- Listen to a reading of the classic holiday book, Polar Express.
(Above: Yellow, Nathan Sawaya, Photo credit: brickartist.com)
CHILDREN’S THEATER
Choo-Choo Charlie’s Magic Show
WHEN: Tuesday, December 10, Shows at 12:30 & 2:30 PM
Ages 4 – 7
TICKETS: $12 Box office: 973.971.3706 or www.bickfordtheatre.org
Families will be enthralled with Choo-Choo Charlie’s comedy and magic, including lots of audience participation. Children will be encouraged to join the “Choo-Choo Shuffle,” “Magic Effects” and much more.
The Snow Queen
Hudson Vagabond Puppets
WHEN: Wednesday, December 28, Shows at 12:30 & 2:30 PM
Ages 3 – 12
TICKETS: $12 Box office: 973.971.3706 or www.bickfordtheatre.org
The classic Hans Christian Anderson tale is told through narration, dance and the wonders of puppetry. When two friends look into a demon's magic mirror and discover frightening things in the world, an interesting cast of characters helps them find their way. The beautiful Snow Queen, danced by a 12-foot tall puppet, teaches them a valuable lesson about holding strong to their beliefs.
VACATION DAY WORKSHOPS
When school’s out, enjoy a day at the Museum and participate in a range of fun activities. (Please also note Children’s Theatre listings above for Dec. 27 & 28) Drop-in at any time during the session to participate. Pre-registration is not required. Adults must accompany children. Create a clothespin Animal Magnet
WHEN: Wednesday, December 28, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
COST: $3/child plus museum admission
Art in Motion with In Motion Dance Company
WHEN: Thursday, December 29, 12:00 – 2:00 PM
COST: $3/child plus museum admission
Registration is required for this program. Please call 973.971.3718.
Make your own New Year’s Eve noisemaker
WHEN: Friday, December 30, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
COST: $3/child plus museum admission
ONGOING CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Open Art Workshops
WHEN: Thursdays 3:30 – 6:30 PM
COST: $3/child
Appropriate for all ages
Join museum educators to create your own work of art. Drop-in at any time during the session to participate. Pre-registration is not required. Adults must accompany children.
Super Science Saturdays
Appropriate for ages 5 and older
Cinnamon Dough
Create sweet scents for the holidays
WHEN: December 10, Noon - 2:00 PM
COST: $3/child plus museum admission
Families are invited to drop in and participate in hands-on science workshops. Children will be introduced to the scientific method as they conduct experiments and observe the results. Drop-in at any time during the session to participate. Pre-registration is not required. Adults must accompany children
TOT TOURS
WHEN: The Third Friday of every month at 10:00 AM (30-40 minutes)
COST: Free with museum admission
This program is for children ages 2 – 5 and their caregivers. Activities include a mini gallery tour and an art project. Pre-registration is not required. Note: the museum opens early exclusively for this program.
Dinosaurs
WHEN: December 16
Learn about New Jersey dinosaurs in our permanent exhibition, Digging Dinosaurs, and then create your own dinosaur.
