Join us for hands-on learning workshops in Kaleidoscope!  These workshops cover a variety of topics relating to religion, culture, kindness, friendship, and identity.  The activities are taught by local educators, leaders in the community, and our own Children’s Museum Education Team!  Come explore your identity, learn something new about how others see the world, and embrace the values that bring us all together – kindness and respect.

^{Participate by signing up outside of the workshop location!}

^{Signups will open one hour before each workshop's start time.}

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July 2025

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Guardians of the Natural World Puppet-Making Workshops: Join us as we learn about the Amesha Spentas – the Guardians of the Natural World for Zoroastrianism. These guardian angels protect the sky, water, earth, plants, animals, humans and fire.  We will make puppets, color pinwheels and have a fun story time!

When: July 26 at 1 and 2:30 pm in Kaleidoscope

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August 2025

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The Magic in Me: Join us as we learn about harnessing our own power to connect with the world and ourselves through centering ourselves and using Mudras – thoughtful hand positions.  This workshop will be taught by Jain nuns and will feature Storytimes, activities and a craft activity!

When: Saturday, Aug. 9 at noon and 2 pm

Laser Mind: Join us as we learn about the importance of mental focus and knowledge to live a good life.  This workshop will be taught by Jain nuns and will feature Storytimes and activities!

When: Thursday, Aug. 14 at 5 and 6 pm

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It is No Monkey Business - Let's Respect All Life: Join us as we learn about the importance of respecting all life - including plants and animals - with our friends from ISKON, a local Hindu Temple.  There will be a Storytime, a monkey mask-making activity, yoga and games centered around kindness, inclusion and equality as part of the Hindu Janmastami festival (which celebrates Krishna's birth).

When: Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11:30 am, 12:30 and 1:30pm