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What's Happening This February At The Niantic Children's Museum
Arts and Entertainment
January 30, 2023
From: Niantic Children's MuseumMuseum Events
Groundhog Day
Thursday, Feb. 2 | 9:30am-4:30pm
Whether our groundhog friend predicts six more weeks of winter or the early arrival of spring, come celebrate Groundhog Day at the Museum! Children can make a fun groundhog craft in MakerSpace to take home. Free with admission.
Dollar Night
Friday, Feb. 3 | 5-8pm
Come enjoy an affordable Friday night at the Museum due to the generosity of Electric Boat Employees Community Service Association. Admission is $1 per person for everyone over 12 months old.
Pre-registration not required.
Museum Dine Out: Flanders Fish Market
Museum Dine Out
Monday, Feb. 6 | 5-9pm
Donating has never been so delicious! Dine out with us at Flanders Fish Market on Monday, February 6, from 5-9pm and a portion of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Niantic Children's Museum!
Sensory-Friendly Evening: Superhero Day
Sensory-Friendly Evening: Superhero Day
Friday, Feb. 17 | 5-7pm
Join us for a special evening, which is free for families with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing challenges. During this event, the Museum will be made more welcoming to our more sensitive guests, along with having some quiet corners and sensory bins set-up throughout the facility.
Dress as your favorite Superhero and come help keep the Museum safe! Participants will do experiments related to super powers and have the chance to decorate Superhero masks and magic wrist cuffs.
Free to attend. Pre-registration required.
Documentation of diagnosis is not required.
Event funded by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut.
Vacation Days: Presidents Day
Vacation Day Demos: Presidents Day
Monday, Feb. 20 | 10am-3pm
School's closed for the day, so we're open for play! Stop in on Presidents Day for some President-themed crafts and demos with our Museum educators. 10am to 3pm, hourly. Free with admission.
Vacation Day Demos
Vacation Day Demos
Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 10am-3pm
School's closed for the day, so we're open for play! Stop in for some creative crafts and demos with our Museum educators. 10am to 3pm, hourly.
Free with admission.