Calendar

There's always something exciting happening at The Family Museum!

October 2023
Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 3rd: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Wednesday, October 4th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Wednesday, October 4th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Healthiest State Walk
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Healthiest State Walk

Wednesday, October 4th: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

At Kiwanis Park! On Wednesday, October 4 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, the Bettendorf Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an event for the Healthiest State 13th Annual Walk as part of the Healthiest State Initiative. •...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Thursday, October 5th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Tea Party
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Tea Party

Friday, October 6th: 9:30am - 10:30am

October's theme: Monsters. Put on your dress-up clothes and have some pretend “tea and treats!” Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy a themed story, songs, and make believe treats at the tea party table!

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Friday, October 6th: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Drop In Science
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Drop In Science

Saturday, October 7th: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be on the lookout for some fun science experiments and demonstrations on Saturday afternoons with Miss Stephanie!

Chemistry Day Blue
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St. Ambrose Chemistry Department Show

Saturday, October 7th: 10:30am - 11:00am

You won’t want to miss this educational show with tons of cool chemistry experiments presented by the St. Ambrose Chemistry Department!

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Saturday, October 7th: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Closed Week
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Museum Closed on Sundays

Sunday, October 8th: All Day

The Family Museum is closed on Sundays.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Monday, October 9th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Monday, October 9th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 10th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Wednesday, October 11th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Wednesday, October 11th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Thursday, October 12th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Friday, October 13th: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Saturday, October 14th: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Drop In Science
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Drop In Science

Saturday, October 14th: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be on the lookout for some fun science experiments and demonstrations on Saturday afternoons with Miss Stephanie!

Wizard Of Oz
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Wizard of Oz Day

Saturday, October 14th: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Family Museum Dance Company is hosting a day inspired by The Wizard of Oz! There will be mini performances at 1:00 and 3:00, scarecrow puppets in the Imagination Studio, a scavenger hunt throughout the Museum,...

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Closed Week
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Museum Closed on Sundays

Sunday, October 15th: All Day

The Family Museum is closed on Sundays.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Monday, October 16th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Monday, October 16th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 17th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 17th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Wednesday, October 18th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Wednesday, October 18th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Thursday, October 19th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Friday, October 20th: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Summer Special Needs
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Special Needs Night

Friday, October 20th: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

The Family Museum will open its doors after hours for an exclusive event for families with children who have special needs. Tickets are free and will be limited to the first 100 participants. Everyone (including members)...

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Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Saturday, October 21st: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Drop In Science
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Drop In Science

Saturday, October 21st: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be on the lookout for some fun science experiments and demonstrations on Saturday afternoons with Miss Stephanie!

Closed Week
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Museum Closed on Sundays

Sunday, October 22nd: All Day

The Family Museum is closed on Sundays.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Monday, October 23rd: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Monday, October 23rd: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Monday, October 23rd: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 24th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 24th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Wednesday, October 25th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Wednesday, October 25th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

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Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Wednesday, October 25th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Thursday, October 26th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Thursday, October 26th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Friday, October 27th: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Friday, October 27th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Saturday, October 28th: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Drop In Science
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Drop In Science

Saturday, October 28th: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be on the lookout for some fun science experiments and demonstrations on Saturday afternoons with Miss Stephanie!

Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday, October 28th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Closed Week
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Museum Closed on Sundays

Sunday, October 29th: All Day

The Family Museum is closed on Sundays.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Monday, October 30th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Music In Motion Logo
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Music in Motion

Monday, October 30th: 9:30am - 10:30am

Lots of music and plenty of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot thorough a variety of movements! This fun program always ends with some social playtime with soft gym equipment, so little...

LEARN MORE
Halloween Spooktacular 2022
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Halloween Spooktacular

Monday, October 30th: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

Imagination Studio
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Imagination Studio

Tuesday, October 31st: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Use recycled items, glue guns, tape, scissors, paint, markers, crayons, and clay! Work at our work benches with real tools. It’s all up to your imagination! Adults must stay with children at all times.

Halloween Spooktacular 2022
EVENT

Halloween Spooktacular

Tuesday, October 31st: All Day

A week-long celebration of the season! Enjoy spooky crafts and spooky games! Activities will be in the Imagination Studio or the Great Hall. Wear your costume and enter to win a prize.

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