Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Sat
Apr
12
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Esmé Shapiro

Join author Esmé Shapiro as she reads her gentle mystery Roy is Not a Dog.

Fri
Apr
11
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sun
Apr
6
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)

Sun
Apr
6
For Families, Performances

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

This program is sold out.

Sat
Apr
5
Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones

Sat
Apr
5
For Families

Indigenous Drag Story Hour

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

Fri
Apr
4
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

Fri
Apr
4
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Thu
Apr
3
Artists & Authors, Workshops

Back to Basics: Color with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

(SOLD OUT) Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Sun
Mar
30
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Sun
Mar
30
For Families

Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - REGISTRATION IS FULL

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Sun
Mar
30
Online

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Bookshop Sale

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!

Fri
Mar
28
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sun
Mar
23
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.

Sat
Mar
22
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.”

Fri
Mar
21
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu
Mar
20
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.

Sun
Mar
16
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.

Fri
Mar
14
Talks & Tours

Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour

A special tour just for Museum Members!

Fri
Mar
14
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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