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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Showers and Flowers
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Gardening for Pollinators Learn how to turn your yard, garden, or patio into a safe haven for native pollinators! You’ll get simple tips and tricks that can attract and help butterflies […]
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Participate in a diverse range of playful activities, celebrating Asian and Pacific American culture and heritage! Performance by the Filipino American Association of Rochester! – […]
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
Happiest Hour
Happiest Hour
Join The Strong on Thursday, May 7, for the adults-only Happiest Hour! Guests are encouraged to wear video game-related attire in honor of the 2026 […]
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
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World Video Game Hall of Fame Celebration
World Video Game Hall of Fame Celebration
The newest additions to the World Video Game Hall of Fame are here, and the museum is ready to celebrate! Enjoy a variety of video […]
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Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Play Lab: Crayon Suncatchers
Use crayons and paper to craft your very own suncatcher in the Play Lab!
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Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
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Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Dr. Vivian A. Palladoro Performing Arts Series: Eastman Evenings
Join Eastman Community Music School for a family-friendly performance followed by a question-and-answer session with the musicians. Each performance lasts approximately 20 minutes and is free with […]
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Truffle Making with Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates
Truffle Making with Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates
Love trying new things and don’t mind getting your hands – well, chocolatey? In this hands-on experience, Lindsay Tarnoff of Laughing Gull Chocolates will demonstrate […]
Half the Price Day
Half the Price Day
Enjoy all your favorite exhibits for half the price! In recognition of the importance of play in all our lives, the museum has announced two […]
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
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Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Play Lab: Crayon Quilt
Visit the Play Lab and design a pattern to add to the community patchwork crayon quilt!
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Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Rainbow Time
Celebrate the joy of reading! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and be whisked away on literary adventures as part […]
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
Museum Mondays for Seniors Presentation
“Come on Down!” The History of the Great American Game Show This presentation will cover the history of game shows in America, including their origins […]
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Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
1 event,
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Play Lab: Crayon Rubbing
Visit the Play Lab to scratch, color, and play using textures to make your artwork.
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Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
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Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
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Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
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Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Play Lab: Crayon Melts
Find new ways to use crayons by melting them down and making your own piece of artwork.
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Take Care with Peanuts Opening Weekend
Take Care with Peanuts Opening Weekend
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
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Take Care with Peanuts Opening Weekend
Take Care with Peanuts Opening Weekend
Learn to take care of yourself, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in […]
The Lucky Flea
The Lucky Flea
Stroll through the Neighborhood of Play’s Lucky Flea outdoor market! Enjoy vintage vendors, artisans, food trucks, and more. Plus stop by local establishments like Fatty […]
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Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Amazing Animals
Carol D. Simmons Storytime Club: Amazing Animals
Celebrate the joy of reading at the last Storytime Club of the season! Hear children’s stories read aloud on select Mondays at 10:30 and 11:30 […]
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Pride Celebration presented by Fidelis Care NY
Pride Celebration presented by Fidelis Care NY
Story Reading – Paychex Theater Listen to a story about being yourself. Rainbow Bracelet – Play Lab Create a rainbow bracelet to celebrate Pride! Pride […]
