Event - April Family Day: Celebrating Earth Day

April Family Day: Celebrating Earth Day

04.21.24, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

A brown woman in purple overalls reads a book to a group of children sitting on foam mats on the floor, surrounded by their parents and relatives.

Storytelling session by Tara Jayakar during March Family Day.

Join us for our Earth Day Family Celebration! This April Family Day, immerse yourself in engaging activities that celebrate Earth’s beauty and promote eco-consciousness through our drop-in workshops and storytelling sessions led by Queens-based poet Tara Jayakar.

 

Event Schedule:

  • Drop-in Eco Art Workshops (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM): Let your creativity soar in our art workshops guided by our teaching artists. These workshops are perfect for families and children of all ages, emphasizing sustainable materials and recycling.
  • English/Spanish Guided Tours (12:30 PM – 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM): Join one of our museum educators on an informative and engaging tour of the museum’s iconic Panorama exhibition. Tours are offered in English and Spanish.
  • Storytelling Sessions (12:00 – 12:30 PM, 1:00 – 1:30 PM): Be captivated by enchanting tales spun by Tara Jayakar, specially curated to instill a love for our planet and inspire environmental action. These sessions are tailored for young minds aged 5-9.

Supporters

Family Day is sponsored by Maspeth Federal Savings.