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January
January 1
CLOSED on New Year Day
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January 2
Confetti Art Weekend
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Scoop up New Year’s confetti into glorious collage artworks! Make a confetti tornado in the Wind Tunnel. Event sponsored by Urbansitter.
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January 3
Confetti Art Weekend
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Scoop up New Year’s confetti into glorious collage artworks! Make a confetti tornado in the Wind Tunnel. Event sponsored by Urbansitter.
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January 4
Confetti Art Weekend
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Scoop up New Year’s confetti into glorious collage artworks! Make a confetti tornado in the Wind Tunnel. Event sponsored by Urbansitter.
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January 5
January 6
January 7
January 8
January 9
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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January 10
January 11
January 12
Caregiver Café
10:00–11:00 am
Share some coffee and pastries, connect with other caregiving professionals and talk about the fun and challenges you face in raising others' children. Habitot staff will occupy your charges at nearby tables with art activities and puzzles while you take part in a facilitated group discussion. We hope to bring in outside experts to share their expertise on topics of interest. Free museum admission for all attendees following Caregiver Cafe let's you put new ideas into action.
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January 13
January 14
January 15
January 16
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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January 17
January 18
January 19
OPEN EXTENDED HOURS on MLK, Jr. Day
9:30 am–4:30 pm
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January 20
January 21
January 22
January 23
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
Parents’ Night Out
5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy a movie or dinner out. $39 per child, $29 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Space limited. To reserve habitotreservations@lmi.net or call our Reservations Desk at 510-647-1111 x14.
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January 24
January 25
January 26
January 27
Viva La Comida
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come and create meals with a focus on learning and culture for young children. Marinette Tovar shares stories from her culinary upbringing in Mexico while teaching about the traditional foods and culture in Latin cooking. Kids will get to create, get messy with tasty meals such as guacamole, salsas, enchiladas and more. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough delicious food for everyone that comes (limit 12 children per class so register early!) More Information & Register »
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January 28
Hip Stix
10:30 am–11:15 am
Hip Stix gets your tots and preschoolers hippin' and hoppin' by introducing basic rhythm, funky free movement, and original kid friendly raps and chants. Using rhythm sticks, your tyke will explore preschool basics such as the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers through the language we all can understand, music! Hip Stix creator, Alicia Langlais-Himelstein, is an experienced pilates and dance fitness instructor, and has over 12 years of training in ballet and modern, and 5 years of folkloric and hip-hop dance.
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Staying Attuned to Your Young Child
FREE Parenting Workshop (with registration)
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Stay attuned to your children and increases your ability to engage and stay connected without reacting during moments of distress. In this workshop parents will reflect on their children's inner emotional experiences while further developing their understanding of their children's behaviors and feelings. Two local psychologists and members of Thoughtful Parenting Consultants Network, Carolina Bacchi, Psy.D and Katya Woodmansee, Ph.D., will lead this interactive workshop. More info » FREE with Registration on Eventbrite.
Questions? contact Rachel at (510) 647-1111 ×16 or parented@habitot.org
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January 29
Music Puppet Dance Class
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come sing along with Teacher Toni "Tone" and special musical guests. Dance with puppets and silk scarves to these favorite Beatles and childhood songs: Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Here Comes the Sun, Baby Beluga, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, The Puppet Dance Song and more! This high energy class will get you and your tot moving and grooving! More Information & Register »
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January 30
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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January 31
February
February 1
February 2
February 3
Viva La Comida
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come and create meals with a focus on learning and culture for young children. Marinette Tovar shares stories from her culinary upbringing in Mexico while teaching about the traditional foods and culture in Latin cooking. Kids will get to create, get messy with tasty meals such as guacamole, salsas, enchiladas and more. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough delicious food for everyone that comes (limit 12 children per class so register early!) More Information & Register »
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February 4
Hip Stix
10:30 am–11:15 am
Hip Stix gets your tots and preschoolers hippin' and hoppin' by introducing basic rhythm, funky free movement, and original kid friendly raps and chants. Using rhythm sticks, your tyke will explore preschool basics such as the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers through the language we all can understand, music! Hip Stix creator, Alicia Langlais-Himelstein, is an experienced pilates and dance fitness instructor, and has over 12 years of training in ballet and modern, and 5 years of folkloric and hip-hop dance.
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Mamas & Papas (LGBTQ Families) with Our Family Coalition
5:30–7:30 pm
Join our free, drop-in support group for gay and lesbian families and their 0-5 year old children, presented in partnership with Our Family. While parents engage in lively and supportive conversations facilitated by Habitot and Our Family staff in our classroom annex (Habitot, Too), children play (with supervision) in the Museum.
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February 5
Music Puppet Dance Class
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come sing along with Teacher Toni "Tone" and special musical guests. Dance with puppets and silk scarves to these favorite Beatles and childhood songs: Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Here Comes the Sun, Baby Beluga, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, The Puppet Dance Song and more! This high energy class will get you and your tot moving and grooving! More Information & Register »
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February 6
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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February 7
February 8
February 9
Caregiver Café
10:00–11:00 am
Share some coffee and pastries, connect with other caregiving professionals and talk about the fun and challenges you face in raising others' children. Habitot staff will occupy your charges at nearby tables with art activities and puzzles while you take part in a facilitated group discussion. We hope to bring in outside experts to share their expertise on topics of interest. Free museum admission for all attendees following Caregiver Cafe let's you put new ideas into action.
Valentine Play Date - for Children With Special Needs
2:00 pm–6:00 pm
Habitot Children's Museum opens its doors for a FREE afternoon of fun exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Come play with our hands-on exhibits, explore the Art Studio and enjoy family bonding time in a safe, accessible and fun environment. Donations welcome.
FREE with Registration on Eventbrite. More info »
Questions? contact Rachel at (510) 647-1111 ×16 or parented@habitot.org
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February 10
Viva La Comida
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come and create meals with a focus on learning and culture for young children. Marinette Tovar shares stories from her culinary upbringing in Mexico while teaching about the traditional foods and culture in Latin cooking. Kids will get to create, get messy with tasty meals such as guacamole, salsas, enchiladas and more. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough delicious food for everyone that comes (limit 12 children per class so register early!) More Information & Register »
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February 11
Hip Stix
10:30 am–11:15 am
Hip Stix gets your tots and preschoolers hippin' and hoppin' by introducing basic rhythm, funky free movement, and original kid friendly raps and chants. Using rhythm sticks, your tyke will explore preschool basics such as the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers through the language we all can understand, music! Hip Stix creator, Alicia Langlais-Himelstein, is an experienced pilates and dance fitness instructor, and has over 12 years of training in ballet and modern, and 5 years of folkloric and hip-hop dance.
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"What Great Parents Do"
FREE Parenting Workshop (with registration)
7:30 pm–9:00 pm
All parents want to raise happy, secure and loving kids. The good news is that there are proven parenting methods that will help you succeed. Local psychologist, mom, and parentcoach, Dr. Erica Reischer, will lead this free, interactive workshop. More info » FREE with Registration on Eventbrite.
Questions? contact Rachel at (510) 647-1111 ×16 or parented@habitot.org
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February 12
Music Puppet Dance Class
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come sing along with Teacher Toni "Tone" and special musical guests. Dance with puppets and silk scarves to these favorite Beatles and childhood songs: Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Here Comes the Sun, Baby Beluga, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, The Puppet Dance Song and more! This high energy class will get you and your tot moving and grooving! More Information & Register »
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February 13
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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February 14
February 15
February 16
February 17
Viva La Comida
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come and create meals with a focus on learning and culture for young children. Marinette Tovar shares stories from her culinary upbringing in Mexico while teaching about the traditional foods and culture in Latin cooking. Kids will get to create, get messy with tasty meals such as guacamole, salsas, enchiladas and more. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough delicious food for everyone that comes (limit 12 children per class so register early!) More Information & Register »
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February 18
Hip Stix
10:30 am–11:15 am
Hip Stix gets your tots and preschoolers hippin' and hoppin' by introducing basic rhythm, funky free movement, and original kid friendly raps and chants. Using rhythm sticks, your tyke will explore preschool basics such as the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers through the language we all can understand, music! Hip Stix creator, Alicia Langlais-Himelstein, is an experienced pilates and dance fitness instructor, and has over 12 years of training in ballet and modern, and 5 years of folkloric and hip-hop dance.
More Information & Register »
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February 19
Music Puppet Dance Class
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come sing along with Teacher Toni "Tone" and special musical guests. Dance with puppets and silk scarves to these favorite Beatles and childhood songs: Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Here Comes the Sun, Baby Beluga, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, The Puppet Dance Song and more! This high energy class will get you and your tot moving and grooving! More Information & Register »
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February 20
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
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February 21
Lunar New Year Celebration
9:30 am–4:30 pm
Lunar New Year is a time of family reunion, food, music and dance. There will be an exciting Dragon parade through the museum in which children can participate. Children can practice black ink calligraphy and also create their own paper dragon puppets in the Art Studio.
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February 22
February 23
February 24
Viva La Comida
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come and create meals with a focus on learning and culture for young children. Marinette Tovar shares stories from her culinary upbringing in Mexico while teaching about the traditional foods and culture in Latin cooking. Kids will get to create, get messy with tasty meals such as guacamole, salsas, enchiladas and more. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough delicious food for everyone that comes (limit 12 children per class so register early!) More Information & Register »
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February 25
Hip Stix
10:30 am–11:15 am
Hip Stix gets your tots and preschoolers hippin' and hoppin' by introducing basic rhythm, funky free movement, and original kid friendly raps and chants. Using rhythm sticks, your tyke will explore preschool basics such as the alphabet, shapes, colors, and numbers through the language we all can understand, music! Hip Stix creator, Alicia Langlais-Himelstein, is an experienced pilates and dance fitness instructor, and has over 12 years of training in ballet and modern, and 5 years of folkloric and hip-hop dance.
More Information & Register »
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February 26
Music Puppet Dance Class
10:30 am–11:15 am
Come sing along with Teacher Toni "Tone" and special musical guests. Dance with puppets and silk scarves to these favorite Beatles and childhood songs: Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Here Comes the Sun, Baby Beluga, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Twinkle Little Star, The Puppet Dance Song and more! This high energy class will get you and your tot moving and grooving! More Information & Register »
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February 27
Pizza Fridays!
11:30 am–12:30 pm
Our friends at Papa John’s (2222 Shattuck Ave.) will deliver child-sized cheese slices on sale for $1 each. Deliveries every 15 minutes as needed. Proceeds benefit the Museum.
Parents’ Night Out
5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy a movie or dinner out. $39 per child, $29 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Space limited. To reserve habitotreservations@lmi.net or call our Reservations Desk at 510-647-1111 x14.
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February 28
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