20 Awesome Events Offering Extra Enrichment Minus the Commitment

September 15, 2020

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We understand that schedules are more hectic than ever...and so do these 20 organizations that are hosting upcoming events for kids that offer extra enrichment, minus the commitment! That's right...engaging & fun, one time classes and events with everything from STEM to Cooking and Zoos to Minecraft. There's something for every age group and interest....and several are free!

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1. Virtual Archaeological Adventure

Wednesday, September 16

Penn Museum

ON WEBSITE

Join Penn Museum online for a special day of activities designed for students and families who are homeschooling or virtually...... MORE »

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2. Virtual STEM with Bit Project: Paper Plate Roller Coaster

Friday, September 18

Microsoft

ON WEBSITE

During this free STEM class sponsored by Microsoft and Bit Project, kids will design their own paper roller coaster by...... MORE »

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3. Family ZooVENTURES

Saturday, September 19

Phoenix Zoo

ON ZOOM

The Family ZooVenture program from the Phoenix Zoo connects kids ages 3-8 with a live Zoo Educator to learn about...... MORE »

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4. Kukuza Fest

Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20

WEE Nation Radio

ON FACEBOOK

Mark your calendars for the two-day Kukuza Fest, an awesome lineup of Black and Black-led Family Music artists broadcasting on...... MORE »

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5. I Stand For Science: A Virtual Celebration

Monday, September 21

Liberty Science Center

ON FACEBOOK

Experience the spectacular night sky through our digital planetarium, hear from some of the greatest pioneers in COVID-19 research, and...... MORE »

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6. Kids Drop In & Draw with Artist Remelisa Cullitan

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, September 8 - Tuesday, September 22

Spark Central

ON FACEBOOK

Kids can join artist Remelisa Cullitan on Facebook Live for free sessions on how to use different tools to create...... MORE »

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7. Diary of a Rocket Launch with Astronaut Leland Melvin

Tuesday, September 22

Varsity Tutors

ON WEBSITE

How does it feel to launch toward space and break free of the earth's atmosphere? What do booster rockets do,...... MORE »

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8. Draw With The Minecraft Design Team

Wednesday, September 23

Skype in the Classroom

ON SKYPE

If your kids have you ever wondered how their favorite Minecraft characters come to life, then this free event with...... MORE »

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9. Virtual Why Space?

Wednesday, September 23

Space Foundation Discovery Center

ON GOTOWEBINAR

The Space Foundation Discovery Center will be highlighting how Space is an excellent and interesting lens through which to teach...... MORE »

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10. Family Collaboration: Art and Music Time

Saturday, September 26

Children's Museum of the Arts

ON ZOOM

Enjoy a free session of music, storytelling, and collaborative art-making for the whole family... and don't forget to bring your...... MORE »

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11. International Observe the Moon Night

Saturday, September 26

U.S. Space & Rocket Center

ON YOUTUBE

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating 'International Observe the Moon Night' where kids of all ages will enjoy...... MORE »

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12. Celebrate #BeWhoYouAreDay With NY Times Best Selling Author Todd Parr

Wednesday, September 30

Skype in the Classroom

ON SKYPE

A New York Times bestselling author of more than 50 books for children, Todd Parr inspires and empowers children around...... MORE »

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13. Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland Discusses Her New Book, BUNHEADS

Friday, October 2

Politics and Prose Bookstore

ON ZOOM

Kids ages 5-9 are invited to join ballet dancer Misty Copeland as she discusses her new book, BUNHEADS. Misty Copeland...... MORE »

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14. Writers Workshop with Renata Bowers

Monthly on the Second Thursday
Thursday, October 8 - Thursday, November 12

Frieda B. Herself

ON ZOOM

Kids who want to develop a deeper love and skill for writing are welcomed to join 'Frieda B.' children's author...... MORE »

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15. Soar Together @ Air and Space: Balloons

Friday, October 9 - Saturday, October 10

National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution

ON WEBSITE

Soar Together @ Air and Space is a monthly program where families can imagine their own futures by sharing in...... MORE »

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16. Virtual Homeschool: Halloween Gloopy Glop

Tuesday, October 20

Children's Museum of Atlanta

ON ZOOM

Kids will have a blast learning about chemical reactions while conducting a hands-on experiment resulting in a cool concoction called...... MORE »

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17. Virtual Storytime with Licensed Therapy Dog River

Monthly on the Second Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14 - Wednesday, December 9

Second Star to the Right Books

ON INSTAGRAM

Come read with a friendly, fuzzy face! Bookseller and educator Alethea is joined by licensed therapy dog River for a relaxing...... MORE »

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18. ZOOventure Class: Calls in the Wild

Tuesday, October 20

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

ON ZOOM

Wouldn't it be fun to chat with a cheetah or talk with a tiger? Or listen and learn how animals...... MORE »

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19. Night Skies at Home

Monthly on the First Thursday
Thursday, August 6 - Thursday, December 3

The Franklin Institute

ON FACEBOOK

How do you recognize a planet? How can you spot the International Space Station? What type of stars can you...... MORE »

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20. Every Kid Can Cook: Cooking Class

Monthly on the Third Thursday
Thursday, September 17 - Thursday, December 17

Every Kid Can Cook

ON ZOOM

During the 'Every Kid Can Cooks' monthly cooking classes, your kids will learn how to cook healthy recipes, learn fun...... MORE »

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