Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Thu
Mar
13
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!

Sun
Mar
9
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Richard Michelson

Join local award-winning author Richard Michelson and former state Senator Eric Lesser at the launch storytime event for Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder.

Fri
Mar
7
Performances

Groovy Grown-Up '70s Party

Join pianist Joshua Sitron and musical theater star Myka Plunkett for an evening of food, drink, singing and dancing, and 1970s style!

Fri
Mar
7
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

Fri
Mar
7
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Sat
Mar
1
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books

Hear from Black women authors that push back against negative beliefs, counter negative stereotypes, and represent the beauty, joy, magic, and diversity of Black girls and their families.

Sat
Mar
1
Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones.

Fri
Feb
28
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Thu
Feb
27
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks & Tours

Free to Be...You and Me at 50: Music, Messages, and Memories

Join us for a retrospective look at the creation, popular reception, and ongoing legacy of Free to Be…You and Me, while also sharing your own memories, thoughts, and questions with other participants.

Sun
Feb
23
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kari Percival

Join Kari Percival and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment to learn ways to help local frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Sat
Feb
22
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Traci N. Todd

Author Traci N. Todd reads her latest book Make a Pretty Sound—A Story of Ella Jenkins, First Lady of Children’s Music, and sings some of Ella’s songs with the audience.

Fri
Feb
21
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

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

Thu
Feb
20
For Families, Performances

Nutshell Playhouse Presents: SpyJinks!

This event has been cancelled.

Wed
Feb
19
Artists & Authors, For Families

Paddington Bear Storytime with R.W. Alley

Do you have plans to see the new movie, Paddington 3? Pair it with our storytime with artist R.W. Alley!

Sat
Feb
15
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Carol Joy Munro

Join author Carol Joy Munroe as she shares her debut picture book, Springtime Storks.

Fri
Feb
14
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Fri
Feb
7
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

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

Fri
Feb
7
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

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

Tue
Jan
28
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.

Fri
Jan
24
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.