Carl Akeley’s winter scene from the iconic diorama, Four Seasons of the White-tailed Deer

Must-See Selfie Spots other than SUE

Kids in the PlayLab make music (or joyful noise) with instruments from around the world.

Crown Family PlayLab

Itty Bitty Investigators

PlayLab PlayDates

Five young children reach for bubbles above them. The floor is covered in soft, colorful tiles.

Second City Sillies

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Mini Movers Dance Workshops

Meet real-life reptiles at our Itty Bitty Investigators: Reptiles Last Call event!

Itty Bitty Investigators: Reptiles

PlayLab PlayDate: Storytime with Librarian Megan

An graphic featuring a t. rex skeleton side silouette in a teal color against a lighter teal background. Snowflakes appear piled up along the dinosaurs spine, from head to tail, and more snowflakes seem to be falling around.

PlayLab PlayDate: Wonders of Winter Open Studio

Eek, a skunk! Children can meet new friends as they explore animal puppets.

PlayLab PlayDate: Squirrel Appreciation Day Story Time

Join us for a morning of exploring color, shape, and texture at Itty Bitty Investigators: Wild Art.

Itty Bitty Investigators: Wild Art 

PlayLab Summer Camps, Day Off Camps, and PlayLab Playdates offer adventure and scientific discovery for early learners.

PlayLab Jr. Explorer Summer Camps