Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Fri
Aug
1
Thu
Jul
31
10am - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Sat
Jul
26
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Scott Rothman

One day their town’s lighthouse—rumored to be haunted—suddenly goes dark. When Chowder and Crackers are sent to fix the problem, will the two scaredy-cats be able to save Kittybunkport?

Fri
Jul
25
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families
  • Performances

Family Jam with BenAnna Band

Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

Thu
Jul
24
6:30 - 7pm
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Drag Story Hour with Lil Miss Hot Mess

Explore a kaleidoscope of colors beyond the rainbow in this celebratory and empowering book by Drag Story Hour storyteller Lil Miss Hot Mess!

10am - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Tue
Jul
22
7 - 8pm
  • Online
  • Talks & Tours

Indigenous Community Forum

This virtual program welcomes members of the Indigenous community to learn about The Carle’s 2027 exhibition celebrating Indigenous picture book artists.

Thu
Jul
17
11am - 12pm
  • Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

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

10am - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy an extra special evening at The Carle with special performances by the Chinese Association of Western Massachusetts!

Tue
Jul
15
Sat
Jul
12
Fri
Jul
11
2 - 2:45pm
  • Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Thu
Jul
10
5 - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy an evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Sat
Jul
5
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Regina Linke

From the creator of the beloved webcomic The Oxherd Boy, comes this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated picture book about a little boy who learns he is big enough to do big things. 

Fri
Jul
4
Thu
Jul
3
5 - 8pm
  • For Families
  • Performances

Sunset Thursdays

Enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

Sat
Jun
28
11:30am - 12:30pm
  • For Families

Yoga for Kids!

Children ages 3-6 will explore movement and fun inspired by the beautiful nature found in Bobbie’s Meadow.

Fri
Jun
27
Sat
Jun
21
11 - 11:30am
  • Artists & Authors
  • For Families

Special Storytime: Suzanne M. Kaufman

Curious, Boy follows the mysterious bird Blue on a day’s worth of adventure, play, and exploring the nooks and crannies of their coastal home.