Even though school is back in session there are still plenty of fun and educational programs to get your children involved in outside of school, specifically at the Children’s Museum. Below is a full list of the events planned for the month of September.

Friday, September 5: Painting Fun

Let your creative side explore with paint in the ArtSpace from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 12: Kinetic Sand Fun

Play with Kinetic Sand in the ArtSpace from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 13: Sasol’s Second Saturday Science Show

Nancy Tower of Sasol will talk about Emergency Worker Chemistry. Children will learn how to extinguish a fire with baking soda and vinegar, the chemistry behind a cold and hot pack and what makes a glow stick glow. The program begins at 11 a.m.

Friday, September 19: Pasta Necklaces

Make a pasta necklace in the ArtSpace from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 22: Medieval Shields

Paint a medieval shield in this ArtSpace workshop at 11 a.m. Class is limited to 14 children ages 4 and up. (It’s a Teacher Inservice Day for Calcasieu Parish!)

Friday, September 26: Playdough

Build something neat using Playdough in the ArtSpace from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Friday, September 26: Gallery Promenade Opening Reception

The Children’s Museum will host several McNeese student artists during this year’s Gallery Promenade. We will have an opening reception from 5-8:30 p.m.

The Children's Museum is located at 327 Broad Street in downtown Lake Charles. The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Call 337.433.9420 or visit www.swlakids.org for a complete list of admission fees, memberships, and birthday party information.

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