Playlabs

10:00-11:00 am

Celebrate the first signs of spring in this hands-on, collaborative art project! Children will work together on a large paper canvas, using paint, bubble wrap, and natural tools like pine cones, twigs, and leaves to create a whimsical early spring garden. There’s no right or wrong way to paint!  This playful exploration encourages creativity, teamwork, and a joyful connection with nature, even while the chill of winter lingers outside.

10:00-11:00 am

Children will create their own sparkling rainbow suncatchers, choosing from materials like tissue paper, beads, or other colorful, translucent elements. Each child can design their suncatcher with their own colors and patterns, making a unique, light-catching creation. This project encourages creativity and exploration of color, texture, and light. By the end, everyone will have a bright, cheerful rainbow to take home and display.

10:00-11:00 am

Step into the Earth Lab, where young scientists explore the planet in a hands-on, fizzy way! Kids will create their own bubbling Earth-inspired models using baking soda and vinegar, experimenting with reactions while learning about the forces and processes that shape our world. This playful, science-driven activity encourages curiosity, observation, and discovery as they watch their creations come to life.

10:00-11:00 am

Step into the Earth Day Studio, where creativity meets sustainability and imaginations take root! Young artists will transform everyday scraps and found materials into collaborative works of art, painting, gluing, and experimenting with textures and colors along the way. With open ended materials and plenty of room for exploration, children are free to make their own creative choices. There’s no right way to create, just playful discovery, teamwork, and the joy of turning reused items into something beautiful together.

10:00-11:00 am

Celebrate the beauty of spring by making your own felt creation! Using wet felting techniques children will craft a handmade fiber piece with swirling colors and all of the spring vibes.

10:00-11:00 am

Step into the Buzz & Blooms Lab, where young scientists explore pollinators, farms, and the magic of nature! Kids will experiment with a flower lab, creating paper blooms and discovering how they change color, while investigating cause and effect in playful, hands-on ways. Using everyday materials and open-ended prompts, participants can test idea and make discoveries. This session combines curiosity, creativity, and science to celebrate the wonders of flowers, bees, and the natural world.

10:00-11:00 am

Step into Petals & Pollinators Studio, where the magic of flowers, bees, and springtime play inspires every creation! Young artists will craft colorful blooms, buzzing bumblebees, and other garden friends, exploring how they interact in a lively, imaginative world. With a variety of materials to experiment with, children can mix textures, layer colors, and shape their ideas in open-ended ways. There’s no right way to create here, just playful exploration, choice, and joyful discovery. Along the way, participants may also contribute to collaborative projects, growing a vibrant, blooming world together.