Family Fun Saturdays – Program Expanded!
Visit between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the second Saturday
of every month and enjoy hands-on family activities and performances.
August 14: Cartooning
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Cartoon Capers: Kids can come in their pajamas, have a bowl of granola, yogurt and fruit and watch cartoons on the large screen.
$2 per bowl.
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Draw your own carnivorous plants.
September 11: Puppetry
10 - 11 a.m. & 11 - 12 p.m.: Puppeteer Nancy Lacher
will lead families in the making of a carnivorous plant puppet. Participants will also learn the rules of puppet manipulation and other related skills.
$10 for Members; $12 for Non-members
Imaginary Carnivorous World
The Phoenix Theatre for Children and the Conservatory present an opportunity for kids to create an imaginary carnivorous world. Alongside puppet maker Tony Auseon and Phoenix Theatre staff, kids 6-12 will create puppets, design, construct, and
perform a short puppet play for their favorite adults.
Saturday, August 7, 1 - 4 p.m.
$40 for Members; $45 for Non-members
Terrarium Building
Learn about the habitat of carnivorous plants and create your own two-gallon carnivorous plant terrarium complete with plants. Supplies are included.
Saturday, August 21, 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m.
$85 Members; $95 Non-members
Savage Fashions (ages 10+)
Artist Helma Groot will help kids turn recycled garments into carnivorous plant themed fashions. The day will end with a runway show for parents and photo shoot. No sewing experience required. Supplies included in cost. Garments will be placed on display through the end of the Savage Gardens exhibition, and then returned to the students.
Saturday, October 23, 10 - 4 p.m.
$45 Members; $50 Non-members