Aug. 8: It’s My Party (and I’ll Cry If I Want To!)

SPONSORED BY OXY

Explore the colorful world of emotions with hands-on activities, special character encounters, sensory experiences, and playful opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Inside Out Meet & Greet: Meet some of your favorite emotion-filled characters and snap a photo while celebrating every feeling that makes us who we are.

When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Kids’ Hall Alcove

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Silent Disco with Expression Games: Dance to the beat through wireless headphones and join playful challenges that explore emotions through movement and expression.

When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Prototopia

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Music Therapy Workshops: Discover how music can help us express emotions, reduce stress, and connect with others through hands-on musical activities.

When: At 11 am, 12 & 1 pm in Tree Top

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Let’s Play: Unwound!: Catch Yo-Yo, Ducky, Pixel, Slime and Buckets for our closing weekend as the toys explore respect, feelings and the importance of listening to one another!

When: At 11:30 am & 1:30 pm in Brown Auditorium

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Therapy Dogs and Storytimes: Read stories about emotions, meet friendly therapy dogs, and learn comforting ways to navigate big feelings.

When: Therapy Dogs from 2:30 to 4:30 pm & Storytimes at 3 & 4 pm in Tree Top

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ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

Mixed Emotions exhibit: Laugh, learn, and explore the world of emotions through interactive experiences that reveal how feelings shape our brains, bodies, and relationships.

When: All Day in What’s New? Gallery

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MindFlex: Test the power of your mind as you use brainwaves to control a ball in this interactive neuroscience experience.

When: All Day in Science Station

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Sensory Friendly pop-up: Enjoy calming, hands-on activities designed to support self-regulation, relaxation, and sensory exploration.

When: TBD

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Cizik Pop Ups: Explore special health and wellness activities presented by our partners from Cizik School of Nursing.

When: TBD