*Programs are included with museum admission or membership unless otherwise state
December 2024
December 9th - December 14th
STEAM Library Makers: Big island Library
Tuesday, December 10th
10AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Melody & Motion
Wednesday, December 11th
10:30AM - 11AM
Calling all 3–5-year-olds! Come join the fun as we move to music, sing, read, and explore instruments while engaging in activities that foster motor skills, listening skills, and self-expression.
STEAM Library Makers: Forest Library
Thursday, December 12th
10:30AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Children’s Holiday Festival
Saturday, December 14th
9AM - 12PM
Join us for Amazement’s Square’s special family event, the Children’s Holiday Festival. The magic, twinkle, and tradition of the holiday event brings families and friends back year after year to enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa, holiday crafts, and more! The whole family is invited to celebrate the holidays and enjoy this wonderful time of year!
Start with Art: Beaded Snowflakes
Saturday, December 14th
10AM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM
Created your own patterned snowflakes using colored beads and pipe cleaners.
Pop-Up Program: Teddy Bear Bridge
Saturday, December 14th
3PM - 4PM
Test your engineering skills as you build different bridge designs to help teddy bears cross. What design holds the best?
December 16th - December 21st
STEAM Library Makers: Lynchburg Library - Downtown Branch
Monday, December 16th
10:30 AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
STEAM Library Makers: Nelson Memorial Library
Tuesday, December 17th
10:30 AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
STEAM Library Makers: Madison Heights Library
Wednesday, December 18th
10:30 AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Melody & Motion
Wednesday, December 18th - CANCELED
10:30AM - 11AM
Calling all 3–5-year-olds! Come join the fun as we move to music, sing, read, and explore instruments while engaging in activities that foster motor skills, listening skills, and self-expression.
STEAM Library Makers: Bedford Central Library
Thursday, December 19th
10:30 AM
In partnership with local libraries, Amazement Square will provide a monthly STEAM based outreach program for children ages 3-5. The program includes a story, guided maker activity, and two independent maker stations exploring robotics, tinkering, building, and other maker components.
Start with Art: Craft Stick Kinara
Saturday, December 21st
10AM - 12PM
Explore Kwanza and the significance of the seven candles as you make your own Kinara out of craft sticks.
Open MakerSpace: Shrinky Dink Keychains
Saturday, December 21st
1PM - 3PM
Turn your drawings into keepsakes with Shrinky Dink keychains
Pop-Up Program: How are you feeling?
Saturday, December 21st
3PM - 4PM
Happy, sad, angry, and excited, we all express feelings in many ways! How do you show your feelings? Create expressive faces with playdough to show how you are feeling.
December 23rd- December 28th
Pop-Up Program: Complete the Drawing
Saturday, December 28th
3PM - 4PM
Explore symmetry with a drawing challenge to complete images.
New Year’s at Noon
Tuesday, December 31st
10AM - 1PM
2025 is on its way! Come celebrate with us as we kick off the new year with Now STREAMing! Streaming is not just for the latest movies and shows. Explore how Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math work together and are encompassed in the New Year's celebration with hands-on activities. Boogie on our dance floor after we ring in the New Year with a Bug Drop at the strike of noon. So come ring in the New Year the Amazement Square way!