Wed, June 17, 2026 —
Wed, June 17, 2026 —
Each week brings fresh adventures in play and learning at the Summer Splash! Festival of Fun! Our event calendar is packed with exciting activities and special guests designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and wonder all season long. From up-close animal encounters and captivating stage performances to inspiring visiting artists and fan-favorite events, there’s always something new to experience at Hands On!
Highlights:
Daily & Weekly Activities All Summer
More special guests and exciting activities will be added. Check back often to see what’s new!
Sock Skating | June 17–Aug. 13
Mud Pie Mondays | June 22–Sept. 7 (11 am – 3 pm)
Kitchen Tool Tuesdays | June 23–Sept. 1 (11 am – 3 pm)
Patio Picasso Weds & Thurs | June 17–Aug. 27 (1 – 3 pm)
Fort Building Fridays | June 19–Aug. 28 (11 am – 3 pm)
Maker Fest | Friday–Sunday, June 17 – Aug 30 (11 am – 3 pm)
Art Studio | daily
Treasure Sluice | daily
June
Meet a Circus Performer with Shoestring Circus | June 18
World Cup with Mini Golf on the Go | June 19
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO | June 20 (12 pm – 3 pm)
Parrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation | June 27 (10 am – 4 pm)
July
Loose Parts Play | July 1–31
Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash | July 3 (1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm & 6 pm)
Meet Real Farm Animals with Animal Encounters | July 9 (9 am – 5 pm)
Wood Carving with Andrea Wilbur-Sigo | July 9 & 10
Sailboat Regatta | July 9–18
Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer | July 16 (9 am – 4:30 pm)
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO | July 18 (12 pm – 3 pm)
Solar Days | July 22–25
Sand Carving Masters | July 24 & 25
Performing Pups from Border Collies International | July 30 & 31
August
Japanese Taiko Drumming with Japan Creative Arts The School of Taiko | Aug. 6
Native Storytelling with Itsa Shash | Aug. 7 (1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm & 6 pm)
Japanese Calligraphy with Chiyo Sanada | Aug. 7 & 8
Parrot Ambassadors from the Flight Club Foundation | Aug. 8 (10 am – 4 pm)
Raptor Ambassadors with The Falconer | Aug. 13 (9 am – 4:30 pm)
Rock Wall Climb | Aug. 14 & 15 (10 am – 4 pm)
Interactive Puppet Show with Pegasus Puppet Theatre | Aug. 15 (11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm)
Instrument Petting Zoo with SOGO | Aug. 29 (12 pm – 3 pm)
