Past Events

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

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Apr
20
Sat
11:00 am
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Apr
19
Fri
1:00 pm
For Families, Talks

Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi

Learn about the great work being done at the Massachusetts Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center.

Apr
18
Thu
11:00 am
For Families

Storytime with State Representative Mindy Domb

Join State Representative Mindy Domb for storytime.

Apr
17
Wed
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Ashley Belote

Join author/illustrator Ashley Belote for a special story time and draw along to celebrate her new picture book, Don’t Wash Winston!

Apr
17
Wed
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Sharing Stories with Casey W. Robinson and Heidi E.Y. Stemple

What can we learn from the special elders in our lives? 

Apr
17
Wed
All Day
For Families

Spring Week

A free day at The Carle, thanks to the Highland Street Foundation!

Apr
17
Wed
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Birds of a Feather

Create a layered drawing and design your own unique bird feather!

Apr
16
thru
21
All Day
Artists & Authors, For Families

April School Vacation Week

The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during April School Vacation Week!

Apr
13
Sat
4:00 pm

Museum Closes at 4 pm

The Carle will close at 4 pm on Saturday, April 13.

Apr
13
Sat
11:30 am
Talks

Curator Tour

Join Chief Curator Ellen Keiter for a tour of the galleries.

Apr
12
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Apr
6
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Talks

The Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL) Lecture: Brian Pinkney

In his talk titled “The Rhythm of My Art,” award-winning Brian Pinkney will reflect upon his acclaimed career. 

Apr
6
Sat
11:30 am
For Families, Talks

Family Tour

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

Apr
5
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
3
thru
May
19
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Bird's Eye View

Create your own mobile of floating characters!  

Mar
30
Sat
11:30 am
Talks

Curator Tour

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

Mar
27
Wed
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Cover to Cover: Reimagining Familiar Stories with Different Faces

Horn Book Magazine cover artist Kristen Joy Emack discusses her photo series centering a diverse group of teens in fairy tales.

Mar
24
Sun
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Kevin McCloskey

Is it a worm? Is it a snake? No! It’s a caterpillar …

Mar
24
Sun
1:00 pm
Talks

Information Session: Simmons University Children's Literature Program

(Cancelled) Attend an information session to learn about the Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature and Writing for Children with Simmons University.

Mar
24
Sun
12:00 pm
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!