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Just Add Water at CMOM

We’re embracing summer with water as our muse—from meditative brushstrokes to swirling ink and splashing sparkles!
Monday – Thursday, August 4 – 7; Saturday & Sunday, August 9 – 10
Go with the Flow: Water Exploration with CMOM Educators: Join our CMOM educators to play with special water toys, sort materials, and play interactive games!
Wednesdays, August 6, 13, 20, & 27 | 2:00 pm—3:15pm | Ages 4 & younger | 1st Floor | Dynamic H20 (Weather dependent)
Summer Soundwave Thursdays: Michael of Michael & the Rockness Monsters: An electrifying, laugh-out-loud musical adventure for all ages! Michael’s high-energy, interactive show blends humor, heart, and infectious rhythms, celebrating love, unity, and self-respect. With his unique ability to connect, he turns every performance into a shared experience of joy, laughter, and music. Get ready to sing, dance, and be part of the magic!
Thursday, August 7 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | All ages
Buddha Board Explores: Have you ever painted with water? Explore the ancient, peaceful practice of Buddha Board art, where water becomes your brush and time turns each stroke into a disappearing masterpiece. A gentle and mindful way to make art, then let it go!
Monday – Wednesday, August 4 – 6 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Thursday, August 7 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace
Friday, August 8 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 – 10 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 5 & up
Paper Bag Rain Maker: Attach reflective and sparkly materials to a paper bag. Place your hand in the bag to simulate the sound of rain. Listen to the sound of the rain, breathe, and relax.
Monday – Friday, August 4 – 8 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 – 10 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger
Workshop: Beach Installation with Amber Heaton: Create your own upcycled beach installation with returning CMOM visual artist Amber Heaton!
Saturday, August 9 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Ages 5 & up
Workshop: Bojagi Ocean Installation with Sam Noh: Bojagi is a historic Korean art involving patchwork with varied textiles. Come contribute to our collaborative artwork in sea shades of blue, green, and turquoise!
Sunday, August 10 | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Ages 5 & up