Events

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Learn more about special events, exhibitions, and things happening behind-the-scenes!

Daily Happenings

child making art

Explore new materials and make art together in our light-filled Art Studio! All ages are welcome to create an Everyday Art Project inspired by our current exhibition.

Individuals sitting in auditorium for a program.

Film Screenings

Short films are screened in our Auditorium, including animated versions of picture book stories and family-friendly documentaries about illustrators. Several different films are shown each day.

adult holding a book while two kids point at the pages

You’re invited to come move, sing, play, and learn about the art and design of picture books. Join us at 11am Wednesday through Friday; 11am and 2pm on Saturdays, and 2pm on Sundays.

Special Events

For Families

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Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day at The Carle!

For Families
Performances

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As part of The Carle After Dark enjoy live music, make your own fairy house, and more!

Workshops

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 Learn how to select and share picture books that celebrate Indigenous identities and cultures.

All Events

Sun
Apr
26
Fri
May
1
Thu
May
7
Fri
May
8
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Open Book, Open Play

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

Sat
May
9
Tue
May
19
6 - 8pm
  • Workshops

Exploring Materials: Mark-Making in Nature!

Discover how simple marks can spark big creativity! In this outdoor workshop, we’ll explore the power of mark-making as a tool for self-expression, motor skill development, and creative exploration in children.

Fri
May
29
11 - 11:45am
  • For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sat
May
30
Thu
Jun
4
Sat
Jun
13
Fri
Jun
26
10:30 - 11am
  • 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!

Fri
Jul
17