Very Hungry Caterpillar Day
Free with Museum admission
Free for Members
Join us for art-making, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, films, and storytime. Guests can also meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar in our Great Hall!
Join us for a joyful Museum-wide celebration inspired by Eric Carle’s timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a story that has delighted generations of young readers with its vibrant collage art, playful storytelling, and message of growth and transformation.
Celebrate and meet one of the most beloved characters in children’s literature! This larger-than-life visitor is ready for smiles, hugs, and plenty of photo opportunities.
Families are invited to spend the day exploring the Museum through special activities, including a museum-wide scavenger hunt, screenings of animated films, and a storytime that brings the book to life. Little ones can follow clues throughout the Museum, discover Caterpillar-themed surprises along the way, and enjoy creative play and art-making inspired by Carle’s iconic artwork.
Come dressed in your favorite Caterpillar colors, bring your curiosity, and make a full day of it; this is a celebration made for children, families, and everyone who loves picture books.
Schedule
12:00–3:00 pm—Riff’s Food Truck onsite
1:30–2:15 pm—Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
2:30–3:00 pm—Special Caterpillar Storytime (Auditorium)
3:30–4:15 pm—Meet The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Ongoing Museum scavenger hunt, films, coloring, and art-making in the Art Studio!
Eric Carle, Illustration for The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Collection of the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation. © 1969, 1987 Penguin Random House LLC.
