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Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Foster MA Logo, including the words, "Every Parent Makes a Difference"
Feb
22
Wed
10:00 am
For Families

Foster Care Recruitment

Thinking about becoming a foster parent? Learn more about the application process and the supports provided by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) by visiting DCF’s information table.
The Eric Carle Museum building with the Eric Carle Museum sign in front of it, surrounded by green grass.
Feb
21
thru
26
All Day
Artists & Authors, For Families

February School Vacation Week

The Carle is open Tuesday through Sunday during February School Vacation Week!
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Feb
18
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
People sitting and standing and happily reading letters.
Feb
18
Sat
2:00 pm
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Hayley and John Rocco

Join the Roccos for a reading of their new book How To Send A Hug.
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
Feb
18
Sat
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your imagination and your dancing feet!

Colorful painted shapes made using watercolor pencils.
Feb
18
thru
26
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Painted Patterns

Create your own painted patterns using watercolor pencils and stencils.
A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
Feb
17
Fri
10:30 am
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Child with brown skin standing garden and holding a seed in their palms.
Feb
11
Sat
11:00 am
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: The Golden Life of Sally Sunflower

Join author Imani Ariana Grant and illustrator Simonne-Anais Clarke for a fun, interactive storytime!
Kids on rug smiling and moving as they look at book.
Feb
10
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Books spread across a table.
Feb
8
Wed
7:00 pm
Online, Workshops

Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (2 sessions)

(Program is FULL) Learn how to select picture books that reflect the lives and identities of all readers, and discover tools for building a more inclusive book collection.
Children and instructor point up at the sky.
Feb
3
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your imagination and your dancing feet!

Child wearing pink Piggie ears and holding Elephant & Piggie book.
Feb
1
thru
5
All Day
For Families

First Book Friendiversary

Families visiting between February 1-5 will receive a FREE Elephant & Piggie book while supplies last! (Elephant & Piggie costume characters will not be in attendance.)
A child paints bright blue, green, and orange onto their sculpture of a face made from found natural materials, including sticks and rocks.
Feb
1
thru
17
All Day
For Families

Everyday Art Project: Awesome Assemblages

Create your own 3-D artwork using paint and found materials.
Hands turning the page of a book. On the book's illustration, a young girl also turns the page of a book while colorful animals surrounded by green foliage look at her.
Jan
31
Tue
1:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online

Virtual Author Visit with Grace Lin and Kate Messner: Once Upon a Book

Elementary classrooms will enjoy a virtual author visit with Grace Lin and Kate Messner as they share a sneak-preview of their upcoming release, Once Upon A Book. (Zoom link provided upon purchase of book)
People sitting on bus
Jan
29
Sun
2:00 pm
For Families

Bilingual Storytime: Last Stop on Market Street | Hora de cuentos bilingües: Última parada de la Calle Market

Share stories in English and Spanish during this bilingual read aloud. Vengan compartir con nosotros el cuento bilingüe en español e inglés.

A child gluing tissue paper onto a large watercolor paper.
Jan
27
Fri
10:30 am
For Families

Materials Play

Art-making for the early years!
Book cover of Love Without Bounds, showing different families set in an assortment of frames.
Jan
26
Thu
7:00 pm
Artists & Authors, Online, Talks

Love without Bounds: An IntersectionAllies Book about Families

Join us for this virtual program and hear from the authors of Love without Bounds, a joyful, heartwarming celebration of family in all its forms.
Happier Family players on stage in an assortment of colored T-shirts
Jan
21
Sat
3:00 pm
For Families, Performances

Happier Family Comedy Show

Geared for kids ages 5-12, you won’t want to miss this program packed full of high energy and family-friendly funnies!
Detail of braille book
Jan
20
Fri
11:00 am
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!
Illustration of children leaving bus for school.
Jan
15
Sun
11:00 am
Talks

Members' Gallery Tour with Chief Curator Ellen Keiter

A special gallery tour just for Museum Members!