Friendship Party

Celebrate the joy of friendship with a day full of stories, dancing, creativity, and hands-on experiences that inspire kindness, empathy, and connections across cultures.

Event Date
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Event Date
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Event Time
9:00 am
8:00 pm
9:00 am
8:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
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About the Event
JULY 30: FRIENDSHIP PARTY!

Celebrate the joy of friendship with a day full of stories, dancing, creativity, and hands-on experiences that inspire kindness, empathy, and connections across cultures.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Letter Writing: Share kindness and connection by writing thoughtful letters to friends, family, or new acquaintances.

When: From 10 am to 12 pm in Kaleidoscope

Storytimes – Multi-Lingual: Enjoy engaging storytimes shared in multiple languages that celebrate global cultures and shared storytelling traditions.

When: At 1 and 3 pm in Kaleidoscope

Make a New Friend Confetti Dance Party: Join us for a confetti-filled dance party with music and movement designed to bring people together!

When: At 2 and 6 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

Mini Drama – Dragon at the Birthday Party: Celebrate friendship and inclusion with Kip and Ember in this interactive storytime, where kids help a dragon and their friend solve challenges while learning empathy, kindness and teamwork!

When: At 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm in Gallery of Wonder

Kindness Connection Workshop: Join us for a bilingual workshop where young children and caregivers explore kindness, empathy, and positive connections through interactive stories, activities, and hands-on experiences that inspire everyday acts of care at home and in the community.

When: From 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Celebrations Room

“Friends Along the Silk Road” Program: Come explore the cross-cultural connections along the Silk Road with fun hands-on activities and artistic displays!  The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade, communication, and collaboration that linked Europe to Asia.

When: From 5 to 7 pm in Kaleidoscope

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Build a Best Friend: Create a paper doll that shows the qualities of a good friend.

When: All Day at the Kids' Hall Activity Tables
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Event Date
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Event Date
Thu
Jul
30
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Thu
Jul
30
2026
Event Time
9:00 am
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8:00 pm
9:00 am
8:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
Thank You to Our Event Partner
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