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There’s always something fun going on at the Children’s Museum – dynamic demonstrations, exciting experiments, super star shows and lots of hands-on exploration and discovery. Every month, we also have lots of special events, activities and guests; check out what’s happening when you’re coming to visit!

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August

I Heart Art!

Until September 6, 2010
Back by popular demand! Unleash your creative self this summer! Experience the magic of music, dance, drama and design! Create a masterpiece. Perform passionately.
This is your stage and your moment to shine!

Watermelon Day!

Tuesday, August 3 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy all kinds of yummy watermelon activities and fun including a watermelon carving contest and watermelon slushies! *until supplies run out

Storytime!

Wednesday, August 4 11 a.m.
Join special guests from the London Public Library for storytime!

Italian Day!

Friday, August 6 1-3 p.m.
Celebrate all things Italian today with special guest performers and activities! Enjoy cultural displays, cookie and pasta-making demonstrations, choir and musical performances, crafts, food, dance and more!

This event is held in partnership wtih Festa Italiana and the London Marconi Club.

Tween Video Dance & Pizza Party!

Saturday, August 7 6-10 p.m.
Bring all your friends and enjoy a pizza party with games, contests and more!
At 7 p.m. get your groove on at our Tween Video Dance Party! This Party Rockers event features all-request music and videos plus dance competitions and prizes, a snack shop and glow sticks!

Ages 7-13 years old. Adult supervision provided. Pre-registration required.
Tickets are $20 and include pizza, drink and ice-cream treat.
Dance-only tickets are $10 and available at the door.

Kitty Meet & Greet with ARF!

Sunday, August 8 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for a kitty meet and greet with the Animal Rescue Foundation! Learn all about animal adoption too!

Therapy Dogs

Sunday, August 8 1 p.m.
Meet the St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dogs and learn how they help others!

Let's Talk Science!

Tuesday, August 10 1 p.m.
Learn about the science of sound with super scientists from Let's Talk Science!

Mad Science Rocket Workshop!

Wednesday, August 11 1 p.m.
Create your very own rocket in this 'fun'shop hosted by Mad Science! There will be a variety of hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations with a grand finale of launching a single-stage rocket!

Workshop is for ages 6-9. Fee $5. Pre-registration required: 519-434-5726.

Bubble Day!

Thursday, August 12
Make and break bubbles of all shapes and sizes! Create your own magic bubble wand and volunteer to stand inside one of the biggest bubbles you've ever seen!

Puppy Meet & Greet with ARF!

Saturday, August 14 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Join us for a puppy meet and greet with the Animal Rescue Foundation! Learn all about animal adoption too!

Ambulance Tours

Saturday, August 14 1 p.m.
Get up close and inside a real working ambulance and learn about paramedics, the amazing people that save lives every day!

Sing-a-long Week!

August 16-20
Sing your favourite tunes all week long and perform with your friends and family!

Silly Hat Ian!

Tuesday, August 17 12 noon
Enjoy a zany interactive musical performance by Silly Hat Ian!

The Dynamic Dozen!

Tuesday, August 17 1 p.m.
This talented group of 12 young performers use their skills to raise arts awareness through dance, singing, acting and more!

Meet an Artist!

Wednesday, August 18 2 p.m.
Meet local artist Brad Biederman and learn how he creates his masterpieces! Brad will show some of his brightly coloured animation-inspired works and discuss drawing techniques!

Hip-Hop With Saidat!

Thursday, August 19 1 p.m.
Join spectacular hip-hop performer Saidat for an interactive event! Saidat's music and performances are geared towards tweens and include anti-bullying messages.

Night at the Museum Family Fun Run!

Friday, August 20 5-8 p.m.
On your mark...get set...go! Join us for our second annual Family Fun Run! With a race for all ages and abilities this is truly a wonderful family night out! Enjoy plenty of pre and post-race games, activities, food, prizes and more! Plus enjoy free museum exploration after the race! To register visit: www.runningroom.com. See you at the starting line!

Thanks to our generous supporters:

Nimbus Water Systems Inc. and Smith Fruits Ltd.

Kennedy's Kridders

Sunday, August 22 1 p.m.
Meet Matthew Kennedy and his creepy crawly friends! Get up close and personal with spiders, scorpions, snakes and more and learn about their environment.

Sand Scultping Day!

Monday, August 23
Help us create a super sandcastle or some cool sand creations of your own!

Sparky the Fire Dog!

Monday, August 23 1 p.m.
Meet the brave firefighters from the London Fire Department and get up close to a real working fire truck! Meet Sparky the fire dog and learn about fire safety too!

Caribbean Rhythms!

Tuesday, August 24 1 p.m.
Join musical guest Sheila Horrell for an interactive Caribbean drumming performance!

Kids on the Block!

Wednesday, August 25 1 p.m.
Enjoy an interactive performance by Kids on the Block! These life-sized puppets educate children and families about living with disabilities and how to celebrate both our similarities and our differences.

Balloon Art!

Thursday, August 26
Learn the delicate art of balloon animal sculpting in a workshop at 10:30 a.m. Workshop designed for ages 8-12 years old (pre-registration required). Younger visitors can take home their own balloon animals at 2 p.m.!

Let's Talk Science!

Tuesday, August 31 1 p.m.
Learn about the science of motion with super scientists from Let's Talk Science!