Events

Join MSU Extension for music and movement activities focused on healthy habits and sensory play throughout the day.

February 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM All aboard! Kids can explore and play with a train set laid out on the polka dot rug. This open-ended activity […]

MSU Extension leads music, movement, and health-focused sensory activities offered in short sessions.

Join Early On for an interactive storytime using shakers, rhythm, and movement, then take home a free book! No character appearance.

Shorty Creek Sled Dogs are coming to the museum and bringing their dogs! Meet and play, then take a sled ride!

Create stained-glass-inspired collages using Arts & Scraps materials with MSU Extension.

February 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mix, scoop, and explore in a Valentine-themed sensory bin! Kids can create playful “love potions” while engaging their senses and experimenting […]

Continue creating colorful stained glass collages with MSU Extension using recycled materials.

February 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Join Odyssey House for a special craft night where kids can create adorable Love Bug pom-pom creations. This fun, take-home activity […]

Make bird feeders and learn about caring for wildlife with MSU Extension.

Bird Feeding Game February 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Test coordination and problem-solving skills in this playful bird-feeding activity. Using magnetic birds and worms, kids can practice […]

Create a bird-in-a-nest craft while learning about birds and habitats with MSU Extension.

February 21, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Experience live birds of prey at the museum! Guests can learn about these incredible animals, their habitats, and their role in […]

February 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM to 3:30 PMCelebrate Lunar New Year with an afternoon full of hands on activities and festive fun. Children can make wishes for the year […]

Create imaginative projects using recycled materials provided by Arts & Scraps with MSU Extension.

February 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Practice early literacy through sensory play! Guests can trace letters or write their name in sand using their fingers, blending tactile […]