Past Events
In The Museum
Museum Closed for the Holiday
January 1, 2020
8:00am
The Carle will be closed on New Year's Day.
Happy New Year!
In The Auditorium
CactusHead Puppets Present: Magnificent Monster Circus
December 28, 2019
11:00am
$6 (Members $5.50)
CactusHead Puppets presents a circus like no other! Join Max, the Monsters’ Caretaker, in this fun and interactive show performed with several different styles of puppets as they guide you through the world of monsters, and maybe even lend the monsters a hand yourself. You'll meet many friendly monsters in this table-top big top, and witness their amazing tricks of daring-do! All are invited to step right up and enjoy the thrills of Clarissa the Crested Cannon, experience the chills of Eustace the Uni-Browed, Uni-cycling, Uni-monster as he tackles the Sinister Snake Slack-rope, make friends with the Fiery Fanged Worm, and more in The Magnificent Monster Circus!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413-559-6336.
In The Museum
Word Play with Center Dance Studio
December 27, 2019
11:00am - 12:00pm
Free with Museum Admission; registration required
Ages 3 and up; caregiver participation welcome
Join The Center Dance Studio for creative movement and narrative dance inspired by picture books. Bring your imagination and your dancing feet!
Register online
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Amherst Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
In The Museum
Museum Closed for the Holidays
December 24, 2019
8:00am
The Carle will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
In The Auditorium
Happier Family Comedy Show
December 21, 2019
3:00pm - 4:00pm
$10 Adult / $5 Youth (Members: $9 Adult / $4.50 Youth)
Founded in 2015, Happier Valley Comedy is the heart of improv comedy in Western Mass! Their Happier Family Comedy Show is all about letting creativity flourish in an accepting atmosphere. Each improv show is an hour-long, all new, and created on the spot based on audience members’ suggestions and participation.
Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Museum Admissions Desk or by calling 413-559-6336.
