PROGRAMS
Fall Fun Fridays
Fridays; 10-12:00 p.m.
September 15th – November 17th
Enjoy a special fall-themed craft with free adult admission (from 10-12:00 p.m. only)
October 6th: A-peal-ing Apples
October 13th: Picking Pumpkins
October 20th: Smiling Scarecrows
October 27th: Spooky Halloween Fun
Learn By Play
Mondays; 10-10:45 a.m.
September 11th – November 27th
Natural elements will be implemented for children to explore and play with that stimulate and support children’s development and learning. Included in Museum Admission. Facilitated By: Zoe Eck: Elementary Ed, Playwork, Bloomsburg University
Celebrate the Albuquerque Balloon Festival
Saturday, October 7th
10-12:00 p.m.
Celebrate the Albuquerque Balloon Festival by learning about this historical event and making a hot air balloon-themed craft!
2nd Annual Harry Potter Day
Saturday, October 14th
10-2:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-
Join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum as we dive into the world of Harry Potter. Step into Hogwarts as students and take their potions class, broom lessons and muggle studies. Grab your wand and wizard robe for horcrux hunting, quidditch matches and more.
$2 Tuesday
Tuesday, October 17th
10-4:00 p.m.
Third Tuesday of the month, $2 admission all day!
The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects 10-2pm.
Bingo Fundraiser
Saturday, October 21st
Doors open at 12:00 p.m.
Come out and support the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 21st,for our Bingo Fundraiser! Doors will open at 12p.m., and cash bingo games will start at 2 p.m.at the Bloomsburg Fire Hall. Come enjoy food, friends, and prizes while supporting the local children’s museum. Special prizes and an Auction will also be available along with rip-off ticket games!
Tickets are $20 a piece, and due to limited seating, we ask that every seat play Bingo.
International Sloth Day
Saturday, October 21st
10-12:00 p.m.
Celebrate International Sloth Day by learning about these unique animals and making a sloth-themed craft! Activities are included with Museum Admission.
This Day in History: 1886
Saturday, October 28th
10-12:00 p.m.
Did you know 137 years ago, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated? Celebrate National Immigrants Day and the dedication of the Statue of Liberty by learning about the importance of the statue and the history of immigration to the United States and making a craft. Activities are included with Museum Admission.
Dinosaur Halloween Costume Party
Sunday, October 29th
2-5:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-dinobash23
Join Pennsylvania Dinosaurs and The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum for a Dino-Mite Halloween Costume Party. Step into a world where dinosaurs roam once again, and the spookiest season of the year has taken a prehistoric twist. Our Dinosaur Halloween Party promises a bone-rattling good time for all ages, filled with ferocious fun and monstrous memories. Our Museum will be transformed into a land lost in time with our friends from Pennsylvania Dinosaurs. We cannot wait to see all the dinosaurs and future paleontologists.
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUTS
Homeschool Hangouts
Every Other Wednesday
September 20th- January 10th
11-1:00 p.m.
Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in the homeschool curriculum,grades K-12. Discounted admission for homeschool families ($5/person).
October 4th: Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center PA Mammals – with live animals!
October 18th: Susquehanna Valley River Keeper: River Ecology
CLASSES
Music Together of Bloomsburg
Friday’s at 10:15 a.m.
Starts September 1st
Register Online: musictogetherofbloomsburg.com
Child development researchers have found that grouping together children of varying ages fosters natural, family-style learning. The hallmark of the Music Together program, our Mixed-age Class gives children the environment they need to grow musically while interacting both socially and musically with peers of different ages.
American Girl Halloween Party!
Saturday, October 21st; 10-12:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-agboo
Pumpkin Wishes and Candy Corn Kisses! This fun, one-of-a-kind class encourages creativity and is packed with various dynamic memory-making activities! Get ready to shake your boo-ty all camp long! This camp is not about “playing with dolls”, itis more about a shared passion and enthusiasm for creative and artistic expression that is so dynamic in all of our girls—suggested for ages 6+. Spaces are limited.
Infectious Intelligence
First Monday of the Month
October 2nd; 5-7:00 p.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-robots23
Middle and High School-aged students will design and build tethered robots using engineering design concepts. Robots will be created to compete in a competition. Sketchup, technical drawing, circuits, mechanical engineering, critical thinking, and mathematical skills will be taught.
Kitties with Kiddies
October 7th; 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-arcoct
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, in collaboration with the Animal Resource Center, presents Kitties with Kiddies. We are excited to host this special story time with kittens from the Animal Resource Center. A themed craft is included in the program. Proceeds benefit the Animal Resource Center.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
After School Lego Engineering Camp
Mondays; 5-6:00 p.m.
Starts October 16th
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-legofall23
Join our STEM instructors to build your own Lego city! Students ages 6-12 will learn how to be architects and engineers as they build their town. Explore the challenges of the people in our communities, create solutions to these challenges, and finally share their ideas. Students will explore Lego We Do kits, and they will be able to program their own moving Lego pieces. They will work in teams to create a Legocity based around themes such as durability, accessibility, and being environmentally friendly.
After School Maker Camp
Tuesdays; 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Starts October 17th
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-makerfall23
Our very popular summer camp continues afterschool! Makers ages 6+ explore, experiment and play. They are inquisitive hands-on learners who like to try new things! Sign up for one class or all 10.
After School Art with Miss Sara
Wednesdays; 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Starts October 18th
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-art23
Join Miss Sara from Mock Pie Studio for these fun after-school art projects! Sign up for one class or all 10!
After School CSI- Turtlenapped
Thursdays; 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Starts October 19th
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-turtle23
Help us, Miss Molly has escaped from her tank! Students ages 6-12 will investigate the crime scene, determine who’s fingerprints are at the scene, and compare DNA. Activities include DNA testing, fingerprint lifting, plaster casts, microbiology, and more!
VISIT US OFF-SITE
Saturday, October 7th
Degenstein Community Library
10-11:00 p.m.
Bloomsburg Memorial Elementary School Back to School Event
12-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 10th
Berwick Teen Center
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 11th
Benton N4C’s
5-6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 12th
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 14th
Knoxville Public Library
10-11:00 p.m.
Folk’s Butterfly Farm Craft Show
10-4:00 p.m.
Columbia County Traveling Library – Solar Spectacular @ Rohrbach’s Farm
10-12:00 p.m.
Degenstein Community Library Solar Eclipse
11:30-1:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 15th
Folk’s Butterfly Farm Craft Show
10-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 17th
Shamokin-Coal Twp. Public Library
6-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 19th
Orangeville Public Library
6-7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 20th
Noah’s Ark Preschool Trunk or Treat
6-8:00 p.m.
Monday, October 23rd
Elkland Area Community Library
4-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 24th
Mount Carmel Area Public Library
4-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26th
Blossburg Memorial Library
4-5:00 p.m.
Montgomery House Warrior Run Area Public Library
6-7:00 p.m.
Lights On Afterschool Rally @ The Miller Center
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, October 31st
Degenstein Community Library Boo Bash
5-7:00 p.m.