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Spring Break: Bugs & Beaks

Calendar/Event Details

Tue, March 24, 2026
Sun, April 19, 2026

Here’s the Buzz
Spread your wings and go wild this Spring Break at the Hands On Children’s Museum! Enjoy feathered fun with live animals, bird and bug science, and hands-on flying crafts. See the full Spring Break Schedule.

-Live Animal Guests & Special Experiences
-Meet live raptors with The Falconer and visit friendly chickens from Animal Encounters Petting Zoo.
-Get up close with insects from Pest Stop and learn which bugs are helpful (and even edible!).
-Discover how birds evolved from dinosaurs with experts from the Burke Museum.
-Learn backyard birding tips with the South Sound Bird Alliance and build a feeder in our MakeSpace.
-Enjoy high-energy science demos with Dr. Science and music and stories at Rock N’ Read with Liza.
-Hands-On Spring Break Fun
-Create wearable wings, fly wind-up butterflies, launch paper birds on a zipline, and explore sky-high crafts perfect for curious kids and families visiting Olympia over Spring Break.

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Event Details

  • When

    Friday, March 27, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
    Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
    Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
  • Price

    Included with admission ($19.95; ages 17 months and younger free) or membership.
  • Recommended Ages

    Ages 3 - 10
  • Venue

    Hands On Children's Museum

    414 Jefferson St NE
    Olympia, WA 98501-1124
    United States