Creepy Creatures

by Greenville Zoo

Creepy Creatures immerses students in the world of seemingly spooky animals. Through animal encounters, interviews, and behind-the-scenes peeks, participants foster empathy and a deeper understanding of even the most intimidating members of the animal kingdom.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Great Ocean Voyage: Shark Adaptations

by South Carolina Aquarium

Dive into' the deepest tank in North America: our Great Ocean Tank! The Great Ocean Tank holds four different shark species and over 550 individual animals. Learn all about the adaptations that help sharks to survive, and how they should be protected -- not feared!

Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Supernatural Stories from Japan

by Smithsonian National Museum of Asian American Art

Explore—if you dare—the roles that ghosts and spirits play in the retelling of Japanese legends and real events. Join our expert educators in this interactive program to investigate artwork from Japan and discover stories of scary ghosts, powerful demons, and funny monsters they won’t soon forget.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Pumpkins & Pop Culture

by CMU Museum of Cultural & Natural History

Explore the surprising history of pumpkins and discover how they became an iconic part of American culture and traditions.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Halloween Spooktacular - Spanish Learning Adventure

by Revolution Languages

This lively, high-energy program is designed for students in Grades K–3. It’s the perfect chance to celebrate Halloween in costume (¡disfraces bienvenidos!) while learning Spanish through music, movement, and play. ?? Dress-Up Encouraged: Students are welcome to wear costumes to add to the festive spirit. ?? Classroom Management Note: This is a high-energy session. Expect lots of movement, laughter, and excitement. Students may get a little extra wiggly, so we recommend teachers be prepared for an enthusiastic classroom atmosphere.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Yorktown Victory Celebration

by Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Travel back to the American Revolution and discover how the victory at Yorktown helped shape the future of the United States.

Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Monster Mania

by Author Marty Chan

Kids author Marty Chan uses creature creation as a way to show students the value of descriptive and sensory details in narrative writing. Students will explore how a setting influences a monster's diet and hunting behavior. Marty will show kids how aspects of real-life animals can inspire the fantastical elements of their mythical monsters. Students will determine the appearance, behaviour, and personality of their creature creations. In this interactive workshop, students will learn how to apply logical extrapolation to create a believable creature and how to generate a narrative about the monster. They’ll arm themselves with sensory details to flesh out their creatures and realize how specific descriptions can engage their readers.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Draw with Us: Spooky Seas

by Aquarium of the Pacific

Dive beneath the waves to discover fascinating deep-sea creatures while creating your own spooky ocean-themed artwork.

Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Movment and Motion

by Pro Football Hall of Fame

This program examines the relationship of science and the game of professional football. Straight line movement, zig-zags, circular motion, back & forth, pushing & pulling - all movements that influence the sport. This 50-minute program, which is designed to be highly interactive, is supplemented by a lesson aligned with Common Core/National Standards of Education

Monday, November 2, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

In the News: Dallas Times Herald 1963

by The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Experience President Kennedy’s November 1963 trip to Texas through the eyes of the journalists and photojournalists who documented this historic weekend. Using primary and secondary sources, this program explores diverse perspectives, provides rich historical context, and captures the full scope of the weekend.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Australian Animals

by Australian Environmental Education

Discover some amazing animals that only live in Australia. We will explore the deserts to the sea, forests to my backyard to find out more about some of Australia’s most interesting animals. You will also see some live insects and a live Green Tree Frog

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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We Are the Buffalo and the Buffalo Are Us!

by Bash the Trash

We are the Buffalo and the Buffalo are Us! The American Bison - also called Buffalo - have many names in Native Languages. For UmoNhoN (Omaha) People in this region, we call them Te. For this presentation, the UmoNhoN worldview of Te will be shared. Many Tribes throughout Turtle Island have hunted Buffalo since time immemorial. They were seen as Relatives, a sacred being that brought life to the people. They were also healers of the land, Mother Earth, and helped to maintain the balance of the Tall Grass Prairie and watershed ecosystems. Currently, there is a Buffalo Restoration taking place, especially with Native Tribes throughout the Great Plains.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

The Three Sisters American Indian Stories

by Booth Museum

Learn about The Three Sisters through American Indian oral tradition and artmaking! Participants will learn about the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois and Cherokee people's dependency on three important crops while examining the science behind these resources. Participants will discuss the message of the story of The Three Sisters and act out the story with simple, guided movements-- using artwork as an inspiration. Participants complete the program with their own artwork! Original illustrations and hands-on interaction bring this program to life for younger students!

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Pop Culture Through Baseball Cards

by National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum

Pop Culture Through Baseball Cards and Language will explore the advent of baseball cards, their connection to tobacco and gum products, and their evolution into the modern day baseball card. Students will also learn about baseball terminology that has become part of everyday conversation in the classroom and workplace.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

All Our Ancestors Were Poets!

by Bash the Trash

All our Ancestors were poets! Discover how words can be shaped into beauty through the Sky and Earth creative method. Your presenter Renee Sans Souci - a member of the Umonhon People of Nebraska - will help your students find their inner voice through poetry and their outer voice with spoken word. Renee is an Indigenous educator, artist, and activist who combines with her life experiences as an Umonhon woman with a learning process that helps learners to engage in their own cultural identities and languages.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Turkey Physics: Enjoy A Funny Turkey Tale! Do STEM Action Science - Push, Pull, Gravity, Incline!

by Author Valerie Marsh

Combine literature, sign language and a whole lot of science! Enjoy a funny story about a turkey who loses his feathers. But does he find his feathers? Your students use sign language as we retell the story and create the ending. Using their turkey, students will explore the math and science concepts of line of symmetry, push, pull, friction, gravity and incline. This program is totally Hands-On interactive learning!

Thursday, November 19, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

The Animals of ‘The Mitten’

by Lee Richardson Zoo

Based off the Ukrainian folk tale that was adapted and illustrated by Jan Brett, this program will look at some of the animals that find shelter and warmth in the lost mitten of young Nicki. Students will learn why the animals wanted in the mitten, and what the animals usually do to survive the colder temperatures of winter. This program is designed for younger grade levels (pre K - 1st grade) and is therefore only 30 minutes in length.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Wolf 101

by International Wolf Center

In this program, we cover the basics of gray wolf biology and behavior. Join us as we address a variety of topics including where wolves live, what they eat, and how they have adapted to different environments. This interactive program is a great introduction to the world of gray wolves!

Thursday, December 3, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Yoga Circle

by Bestemming Yoga

A community-focused practice where students move, breathe, and reflect together. Yoga Circle encourages connection, cooperation, and mindfulness through simple poses, breathing exercises, and shared moments of calm.

Friday, December 4, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

The Nature of our Holiday Traditions

by Royal Botanical Garden

When you think of this time of year, what smells and colours come to mind? Pine, gingerbread, mulled cider, green, and red? These are related to plants that have been used to celebrate our winter holidays for over 2,000 years within different cultures. In fact, most of the plants that we use today during the winter celebrations have long histories and amazing stories from ancient times. These stories come from all around the world, and are part of many religions and beliefs. Now in English and French.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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Weather Wow! Up in the Air

by UCAR Center for Science Education

Did you know a typical cumulonimbus cloud can weigh 105.8 MILLION pounds?! How does it stay up in the sky?! Explore how the sun affects our Earth’s weather with an interactive experiment comparing hot and cold air. Transform your students into science sleuths and cloud detectives as we explore this mystery together and learn how air behaves when it changes temperature.

Thursday, December 10, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

Gingerbread Boy

by Center for Puppetry Arts

Students witness the classic tale of The Gingerbread Boy come to life with brilliantly colored shadow puppets. The story is narrated and performed during the first part of the program. Led by the program presenter, students make their very own Gingerbread Boy Shadow Puppet during the second half of the program. They also participate in a learning activity about gingerbread's ingredients and history. This is a great holiday program.

For Grades K-6

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes

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"Don't You Know There's A War On?": The American Home Front in WWII

by The National WWII Museum

The Home Front program begins with a brief background describing how the U.S. entered the war. Students ask questions and learn about the challenges of the Home Front: making all the materials we need to win, dealing with food shortages, and keeping America optimistic and “war-minded.” Through photos, posters, editorial cartoons, songs, and speeches, students learn about the triumphs and mistakes that were made at home during the war.

Thursday, December 17, 2026

1:00 pm ET

30 minutes