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Spring Morning Classes Through June 14 10:00 – 10:30 am

May

May 1

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

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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May 2

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 3

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Lunch Beat
12:10 pm
Our friend Venus French is the local leader of the Lunchbeat phenomenon, one of the global freestyle dance movements that use natural rhythms and creative movement-perfect for tots! Bring your brown bag lunch and eat with us following Lunch Beat, free fruit smoothies for all participants. In our classroom Annex. $7 per child drop-in

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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May 4

Japanese Children's Day
9:30 am–4:30 pm
In the Art Studio, create Koinobori, paper wind socks in the shape of carp that represent father, mother and children in preparation for tomorrow's celebration of Japanese Children's Day which historically occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month. Japanese Children's Day celebrates children's personalities and their happiness.
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May 5

May 6

Cinco de Mayo
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Following yesterday’s community event, celebrate Mexican heritage and pride in Habitot’s Art Studio, creating traditional Mexican paper flowers with multicolored tissue paper and pipe cleaners and add them to our Tree of Life sculpture, a prevalent motif in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica among the Maya, Aztec, Izapan, Mixtec, Olmec, and others. The Habitot Grocery Store will be transformed into a Mercado, or Mexican market, where Mexican fabrics, tropical flowers and frutas y verduras can be "purchased."

Puppet Playtime!
10:00–10:30 am
Join master puppeteer and musician, Toni Mikulka, and cellist, CelloJoe, and their merry band of homemade and other puppets for storytelling, songs and skits. Children will get to create and perform with hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, sock puppets, and giant puppets during the series of classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 7

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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May 8

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Urban Sitter Expo - Postponed until June 12
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Looking for a qualified babysitter? Habitot will host Urban Sitter for a meet-and-greet of trained and experienced babysitters available for hire. Please note: Habitot does not endorse, represent or warrant the quality, reliability or fitness of any of the baby sitters presented at this event nor any information, content, advertisements or other information provided by Urban Sitter.
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May 9

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 10

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Discovery Playgroup
11:00–12:00 pm
You’ll both love this engaging, structured playgroup led by Amy Feldman, a specialist in early learning and development. We’ll practice being a part of a group, work on our growing social skills and have fun following directions as we play.
$50 each 5-week session
Click here for more information

Lunch Beat
12:10–12:40 pm
Our friend Venus French is the local leader of the Lunchbeat phenomenon, one of the global freestyle dance movements that use natural rhythms and creative movement-perfect for tots! Bring your brown bag lunch and eat with us following Lunch Beat, free fruit smoothies for all participants. In our classroom Annex. $7 per child drop-in

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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May 11

May 12

Mother's Day Parents' Night Out
5:30 am–9:30 pm
Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy a romantic evening out. $35 per child, $25 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Space limited. To reserve call the Reservations Desk at 510-647-1111 ext.14
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May 13

Puppet Playtime!
10:00–10:30 am
Join master puppeteer and musician, Toni Mikulka, and cellist, CelloJoe, and their merry band of homemade and other puppets for storytelling, songs and skits. Children will get to create and perform with hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, sock puppets, and giant puppets during the series of classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 14 

May 15

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 16

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 17

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Discovery Playgroup
11:00–12:00 pm
You’ll both love this engaging, structured playgroup led by Amy Feldman, a specialist in early learning and development. We’ll practice being a part of a group, work on our growing social skills and have fun following directions as we play.
$50 each 5-week session
Click here for more information

Lunch Beat
12:10–12:40 pm
Our friend Venus French is the local leader of the Lunchbeat phenomenon, one of the global freestyle dance movements that use natural rhythms and creative movement-perfect for tots! Bring your brown bag lunch and eat with us following Lunch Beat, free fruit smoothies for all participants. In our classroom Annex. $7 per child drop-in

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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May 18

Child Safety Events
10:00 am am–12:00 pm
Trained technicians will install and/or inspect your car seat. Offered with support from retired police officer, Bob Rollins, and the City of Alameda Police Department.
Loction: City Hall parking lot 1555 Oak St., in Alameda
Participants will receive a FREE guest pass for Habitot admission.
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May 19

May 20

Puppet Playtime!
10:00–10:30 am
Join master puppeteer and musician, Toni Mikulka, and cellist, CelloJoe, and their merry band of homemade and other puppets for storytelling, songs and skits. Children will get to create and perform with hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, sock puppets, and giant puppets during the series of classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 21

May 22

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 23

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 24

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Discovery Playgroup
11:00–12:00 pm
You’ll both love this engaging, structured playgroup led by Amy Feldman, a specialist in early learning and development. We’ll practice being a part of a group, work on our growing social skills and have fun following directions as we play.
$50 each 5-week session
Click here for more information

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
5:30–9:30 pm
Drop off your kids, 2-7 yrs, for play and fun while parents enjoy a movie or dinner out. $35 per child, $25 for siblings. Pizza for dinner included. Space limited. To reserve call our Reservations Desk at 510-647-1111 x14.
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May 25

May 26

May 27

CLOSED for Memorial Day

May 28

May 29

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 30

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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May 31

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Discovery Playgroup
11:00–12:00 pm
You’ll both love this engaging, structured playgroup led by Amy Feldman, a specialist in early learning and development. We’ll practice being a part of a group, work on our growing social skills and have fun following directions as we play.
$50 each 5-week session
Click here for more information

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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June

June 1

Facebook Fan Day for Habitot's Fans
9:30–4:30 pm
Like us on Facebook,then print and bring your fan 'likes' page or show us your FB page via cell phone for free admission today. If your kids are Facebook fans of Habitot, bring their page, too. (one free admission per Facebook fan)

June 2

June 3

Puppet Playtime!
10:00–10:30 am
Join master puppeteer and musician, Toni Mikulka, and cellist, CelloJoe, and their merry band of homemade and other puppets for storytelling, songs and skits. Children will get to create and perform with hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, sock puppets, and giant puppets during the series of classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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June 4

June 5

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

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.
Top

June 6

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Summer Play Date – Special Times for Special Families event
2:00–6:00 am
Habitot Children's Museum opens its doors for a free event 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.
RSVP: summerplaydate@eventbrite.com
questions: Rachel at summerplaydate@eventbrite.com
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June 7

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Discovery Playgroup
11:00–12:00 pm
You’ll both love this engaging, structured playgroup led by Amy Feldman, a specialist in early learning and development. We’ll practice being a part of a group, work on our growing social skills and have fun following directions as we play.
$50 each 5-week session
Click here for more information

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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June 8

June 9

Family Pride Day
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Habitot presents another FREE, Family Fun Day - exclusive museum visit time for LGBTQ parents and children. Children 2-5 years old enjoy free reign to explore the museum's unique, interactive exhibits like a fire engine, water play zone and small-scale grocery store - supervised by Habitot's trained staff, of course. Meanwhile, parents meet for facilitated discussion and support in Habitot’s classroom annex. Pizza dinner is provided.

RSVP at cheryl@ourfamily.org. For more information, or to receive email updates about Mamas & Papas, contact us at 510-647-1111 ×16 or parented@habitot.org
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June 10

Puppet Playtime!
10:00–10:30 am
Join master puppeteer and musician, Toni Mikulka, and cellist, CelloJoe, and their merry band of homemade and other puppets for storytelling, songs and skits. Children will get to create and perform with hand puppets, shadow puppets, stick puppets, sock puppets, and giant puppets during the series of classes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun. $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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June 11

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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June 12

Música with Mariela
10:00–10:30 am
Join experienced Spanish-English singer Mariela Herrera in a bi-lingual music and storytelling experience that will help children learn two languages while singing songs and playing games. Toddlers will move to a Latin beat, sing along in Spanish and English and play drums, bells, maracas, rhythm sticks and more! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

Urban Sitter Expo - Rescheduled from May 8
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Looking for a qualified babysitter? Habitot will host Urban Sitter for a meet-and-greet of trained and experienced babysitters available for hire. Please note: Habitot does not endorse, represent or warrant the quality, reliability or fitness of any of the baby sitters presented at this event nor any information, content, advertisements or other information provided by Urban Sitter.

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June 13

Breakfast Club
10:00–10:30 am
In this popular hands-on cooking class, preschool teacher and mom Nicole Ramsay will teach children how to make nutritious and easy recipes for breakfast while they learn about kitchen chemistry, diet and nutrition. Recipes will include omelets, yogurt parfaits, breakfast burritos and more, and children get to eat their creations at the end of every class! $7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.
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June 14

Kid's Band
10:00–10:30 am
Join talented musician from Your Song My Song, Jaime Lee Currier in her "Kid's Band" where everybody gets to play an instrument. She'll play the ukulele while kids shake maracas, hit tambourines, clap sticks and jingle bells. Original and classic songs, finger plays and puppets will delight young and old in this fun, interactive class.
$7 per-child/drop-in; $50/8-classes pass.

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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June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 19

June 20

June 21

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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June 22

June 23

June 24

Summer Camp
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ten weeks of summer fun for tots at Habitot! Each week has a different theme. The half-day morning programs for 2.9 to 5 year olds begin in June and run through August. The last two weeks of August offer both a morning and afternoon program for a full day of summer camp! Sign up for one week or many. Enrollment is limited. Click Here for more information!
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June 25

Summer Camp
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ten weeks of summer fun for tots at Habitot! Each week has a different theme. The half-day morning programs for 2.9 to 5 year olds begin in June and run through August. The last two weeks of August offer both a morning and afternoon program for a full day of summer camp! Sign up for one week or many. Enrollment is limited. Click Here for more information!
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June 26

Summer Camp
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ten weeks of summer fun for tots at Habitot! Each week has a different theme. The half-day morning programs for 2.9 to 5 year olds begin in June and run through August. The last two weeks of August offer both a morning and afternoon program for a full day of summer camp! Sign up for one week or many. Enrollment is limited. Click Here for more information!
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June 27

Summer Camp
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ten weeks of summer fun for tots at Habitot! Each week has a different theme. The half-day morning programs for 2.9 to 5 year olds begin in June and run through August. The last two weeks of August offer both a morning and afternoon program for a full day of summer camp! Sign up for one week or many. Enrollment is limited. Click Here for more information!
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June 28

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.

Summer Camp
9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ten weeks of summer fun for tots at Habitot! Each week has a different theme. The half-day morning programs for 2.9 to 5 year olds begin in June and run through August. The last two weeks of August offer both a morning and afternoon program for a full day of summer camp! Sign up for one week or many. Enrollment is limited. Click Here for more information!
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June 30

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