Miami Children’s Museum Calendar of Events for February2011

February 2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chinese New Year Celebration

Thursday, February 3rd 2011

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the year of the Rabbit! We will be creating some fun & interesting New Year’s crafts. We’ll end the day with a parade lead by our very own dragon.

MiChiMu’s Special Super Bowl

Sunday, February 6th 2011

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join MiChiMu and the rest of the MCM crew as we celebrate this exciting day. There will be obstacle courses, football crafts, games and more!

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Tuesday, February 8th 2011

3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

It’s National Fly A Kite Day and here at MCM, we want to celebrate it. So come on by as we create our own kites and put them to the test!

MCM Invention Day

Friday, February 11th 2011

3:30 p.m.

In honor of Thomas Edison’s Birthday, we are going to be creating inventions of our OWN! So bring your thinking cap and imagination as we play learn imagine and create our way to becoming inventors!

Zumba for Kids

Saturday, February 12th 2011

2:00 p.m.

Join our Zumba Master Trainer for this 30 minute high energy and motivating Zumba class.  It offers unique moves and combinations that allow the Zumba participants to dance away their worries. It is based on the principle that a workout should be “FUN AND EASY TO DO”.

Valentine’s Day

Monday, February 14th 2011

2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Roses are RED, Violets are BLUE. If you’re wearing RED, we’d like to see YOU!  Join us as we celebrate this lovely day. There will be games and crafts. Even a special appearance from Mr. Potato Head. Children wearing RED will receive a special gift at the entrance.

One Day Camp- Adventures of Mr. Potato Head

Friday, February 18th 2011

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come spend the day at Miami Children’s Museum, where you can play, learn, imagine and create. Camp is open for children ages 4-11. Register TODAY by calling 305.373.KIDS (5437), ext. 112.

Jeremy Plays Guitar

Saturday, February 19th 2011

3:00 p.m.

MCM welcomes Jeremy Plays Guitar, a New York based children’s musical performer. Jeremy is in town for a short time and we are excited to have him perform for our guests.

Bal Harbour Village Kids Camp, based at the Sea View Hotel

Designed and run by the Miami Children’s Museum

Upcoming Dates:

February 19th-21st: Creature Feature

Funny Faces and Fantastic Forms:

The Art of Mime

Saturday, February 26th 2011

2:00 p.m.

Join us as we welcome Jude Parry and learn about the art of mime.

Drumming for Wellness

Sunday, February 27th 2011

3:00 p.m.

Jeffrey Deen lets family follow his rhythm each month. Performing on various percussion instruments from around the world. Jeffrey captivates his audience and then invites them to join the fun by handing out a drum to each member.

Artist in Residence Studio:

Come out and work with our resident artists and enjoy the art activities they have created.

Open Studio with our Studio Artist, Andy Kirkpatrick

Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Open Studio with our Artist in Residence, Ramon Lopez

Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

NEW DROP INS:

King Tato’s Dig-Everyday at 11:30 a.m.

Meet & Greet with Mr. Potato Head-Everyday at 1:30 p.m.

Picasso Potato-Everyday at 4:30 p.m.

Mr. Potato Head’s Adventure-Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

What’s My Job?-Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 2:30 p.m.

SPUD Sub Crew-Mondays at 3:30 p.m.

Can you DIG it?-Tuesdays & Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Wonderful Wednesday-Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

Jungle SPUD-Thursdays & Sundays at 3:30 p.m.

Space Tater-Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

MCM in the Community:

Here is a list of upcoming events that Miami Children’s Museum will be participating in:

Story Time at Books & Books

At Coral Gables on Saturday, February 26th at 10 a.m.

At Bal Harbour on Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 p.m.

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