Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches super September programs

ATLANTA (August 23, 2018) – Calling all sci-fi lovers and cultural enthusiasts! Children’s Museum of Atlanta is taking families on a journey overflowing with imagination and wonder throughout September! Kids can explore the fantastic world of science-fiction at TinyCon, observe the enchanting performances of Decatur City Dance, celebrate the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot and more! Whether seeking adventure or escape to other fantastic lands, children of all ages can discover interactive and creative activities throughout the month!

September Special Programming

TinyCON®
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2
Families are invited to a two-day celebration filled with fantasy, science fiction, comics, gaming, technology and more! Kids of all ages can create their own cartoon characters, embark on a Descendants scavenger hunt, mix Hogwarts portions, blend peach smoothies with Princess Peach, race around the Museum with the Mario Brothers and participate in several other fantastic activities. Costumes are encouraged!

• TinyCON® Convention Badge Decoration Station
  11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Harry Potter Science Activities  
  11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Hogwarts Potions Demonstrations
  11:30 a.m. (demonstrations every hour)
• Descendants Scavenger Hunt
  11 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
• Jedi training
  11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Mario’s Mad Libs
  noon and 3 p.m.
• Mario Kart Track - Building and Races
  10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Costume Parade
  1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
• Sunday only: Special character appearances by CosPlay Volunteers of Atlanta
  After 12 p.m.

Workshops and Classes – Limited Space Available

• Shield Marking: Art Studio
  11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.*
• Android Repair Shop: Build It Lab
  11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.*
  *Last class at 4 p.m.
• Light Saber Making: Discovery Classroom
  11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Cartooning Workshop: Exploration Classroom
  11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
• Princess Peach's Peach Smoothie Cooking Class: Exploration Classroom
  12:30 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

Special Performance: Decatur City Dance
Saturday, September 8   
Little ones can bid farewell to The Amazing Castle with a magical performance by special guests from Decatur City Dance. To celebrate the themes from the exhibit young dancers will perform excerpts from "Pas De Quatre" and Fairy Variations from The Sleeping Beauty. Children can take part in the magic as dancers lead a demonstration and ballet lesson.           

• Performance by Decatur City Dance
  11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Storytime
  noon and 2 p.m.
• Super Spectacular Science Show
   4 p.m.
• Science Bar
  10 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
• Art Studio
  11 a.m. –4:30 p.m.*
• Build It Lab
  11 a.m. –4:30 p.m.*
  *Classes every half hour; sign up for classes at studio doors

Celebrate Sukkot!
Sunday, September 23   
Kids are invited to learn all about the Jewish harvest holiday Sukkot with Michael Levine of The Learning Groove. Michael will share traditional Sukkot stories as well as songs – and perhaps, a few “Pete the Cat” tunes – that will get the whole family moving and grooving. Little ones can also celebrate the holiday by building sukkahs and exploring the works of notable Jewish artists.

• Performances by Michael Levine
  11 a.m. and noon
• Sukkot Storytime
  1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Super Spectacular Science Show
  4 p.m.
• Eat a Georgia Rainbow
  3 p.m.
• Science Bar
  10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Art Studio Class
  11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.*
• Build it Lab
  11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.**
  *Last class at 2 p.m.
  **Last class at 4 p.m.
                         

Around the World with Words
September 10 – 21
Buckle up! Families can join Phineas Figg as he travels to Asia, The Americas, Africa, and Europe – in just 20 minutes! Throughout the journey, kids can tinker with global inventions at the Science Bar, discover map making in the Art Studio and much more! For more information about Around the World with Words daily programs, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org/calendar.

Feature Exhibit: The Amazing Castle
Through September 9
The Amazing Castle transports families to a magical place in time where little ones can explore a happy, peaceful community where every citizen has a particular job to complete. Featuring eight themed areas, kids can don costumes and engage in role play, prepare royal meals, entertain guests in the Royal Puppet Theatre and more! Throughout the exhibit, children experience the interconnectedness of individuals as they interact with friends, family and new acquaintances.

The Amazing Castle was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum. Local sponsorship is provided by Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

Feature Exhibit: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit
September 22-January 6
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit allows children to enter the world of Daniel Tiger and friends to explore the Neighborhood. Through immersive experiences, visitors collaborate to solve problems, use their imaginations to transform their surroundings and play along with Daniel’s singable strategies as they learn life’s little lessons. The exhibit, created by Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with The Fred Rogers Company, brings to life the themes presented in the PBS series such as community, communication and emotions, which enables young children to understand their feelings and those of their neighbors.

For more information about The Amazing Castle or Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit daily programs, visit childrensmuseumatlanta.org/calendar.