Events

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Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create art inspired by our current exhibition. 

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2:00 pm on Sundays.

Special Events

Artists & Authors
For Families

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Join Juana Martinez-Neal while she shares her new picture book biography about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, “the godfather of potatoes.”

For Families

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Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

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Jan
29
thru
Mar
16
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Drafting Daydreams

Create a layered drawing and draft up your most whimsical daydream!

Mar
13
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Collagraph Creations

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!

Mar
14
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Mar
14
Fri
1:00 pm
Talks & Tours

Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour

A special tour just for Museum Members!

Mar
16
Sun
3:00 pm
For Families
Performances

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the UMass FAC

Eric Carle’s books come to life on stage at the UMass Fine Arts Center.

Mar
19
thru
Apr
20
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Collage Records

Collage and design a record of your own stories and songs! 

Mar
20
Thu
11:00 am
Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Mar
21
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Mar
22
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors
For Families

Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal

Join Juana Martinez-Neal while she shares her new picture book biography about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, “the godfather of potatoes.”

Mar
23
Sun
1:00 pm
Talks & Tours

Gallery Talk with Laura Briggs and Jackson Briggs-Nye

Dr. Laura Briggs and her son, Jackson, talk about the impact of William’s Doll on their family.

Mar
28
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Mar
30
Sun
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Caterpillar Surprise!

Create your own image that unfolds to reveal and conceal a surprise for the caterpillar! 

Mar
30
Sun
10:30 am
For Families

Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Mar
30
Sun
12:00 pm
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Apr
3
Thu
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors
Workshops

Back to Basics: Color with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Apr
4
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Apr
4
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Director of Education Courtney Waring for a tour of the galleries.

Apr
5
Sat
11:00 am
For Families

Indigenous Drag Story Hour

Join beloved storytellers Lady Shug and Landa Lakes for a storytime celebrating Native language, stories, and culture.

Apr
5
Sat
1:00 pm
Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

Apr
6
Sun
1:00 pm
For Families
Performances

Free to Be...You and Me Sing-along Spectacular!

“Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…” (Tickets required)