Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.

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Jan
28
Tue
6:30 pm
Online, Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark Making

In this hands-on workshop, we explore the accessible medium of drawing and how it fosters self-expression and motor skills in children.

Jan
24
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Jan
23
Thu
6:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Workshops

Back to Basics: Geometry with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

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

Jan
23
Thu
6:00 pm
Workshops

Back to Basics with Cut Loose Collage Workshop Bundle (4 Workshops)

Register for all four Cut Loose Collage Workshops with local collage artist Michael Sjostedt for a reduced price and save!

Jan
18
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, Talks

Gallery Talk with Raúl Colón

Join artist Raúl Colón for a tour of Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón. 

Jan
17
Fri
5:30 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

Member Preview for Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón

A special Members’ preview of Created in Color: The Picture Book Art of Raúl Colón!

Jan
17
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Jan
16
Thu
11:00 am
Talks

Explore the BERL

This program is full.

Jan
10
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Associate Curator Isabel Ruiz Cano for a tour of the galleries.

Jan
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Dec
20
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Dec
18
thru
Jan
26
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Puppets! Puppets! Puppets!

Create your own puppet to explore your own unique narrative. 

Dec
15
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Carrie Finison

Join author Carrie Finison for a reading of Pigs Dig a Road.

Dec
13
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Dec
8
Sun
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

UMass FAC - Electric Root Presents: The Sound of (Black) Music!

The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant one-act concert reimagining songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens. 

Dec
8
Sun
1:00 pm
For Families

Family Book Share: Exploring Gender Representation

Join us for a book share event showcasing contemporary picture books that explore gender representation.

Dec
6
Fri
2:00 pm
Talks

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Dec
6
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Dec
1
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat

Mk Smith Despres and Julie Benbassat will read their new book and lead guests in an art activity - just like the kids in their story!

Nov
30
Sat
11:30 am
For Families, Performances

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

SOLD OUT. Take my hand, come along, lend your voice to my song…