Families are invited to experience the magic of the Children's Museum of Atlanta this December and enjoy Snow Days programs, where families can celebrate and learn about a range of holidays – from Hanukah to Kwanzaa. The beloved Sockefeller Plaza skating returns, inviting kids to grab their favorite pair of socks and glide around the 200-square-foot rink. Little ones are invited to discover the secrets of how penguins stay warm while indulging in more human comforts like homemade mittens and weekly hot chocolate hours. To cap the season off, the Museum's annual New Year's Eve Bubble Bash returns.
December Special Programming:
Snow Days at CMA
Friday, Dec. 1 - Monday, Jan.1 excluding Dec. 2, 10, 16, 23, 25 and 31
Cold weather brings with it new and exciting events for little ones! They are invited on stage for story times and snowball fights, while over in the Building Blocks they can make ski slopes and merry holiday music. Visitors will learn to determine just how cold the air is and make paper snowmen friends.
CMA On Stage
Session A: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon / Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
"The Snow Dancer" by Addie Boswell & Snowball Fight + "Winter: A Solstice Story" by Kelsey Gross + "The Snow Dancer" by Addie Boswell & Snowball Fight
Science Bar
Session A: 9:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Little explorers will uncover the secrets of the Arctic as they learn about the how and why of the seasons and what penguins do to stay warm penguins stay warm!
Jane's Innovation Station
Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B: 1:45 p.m.
Jane's Innovations Station will be magically transformed into "Sockefeller Plaza" where little ones can hone their skating skills. Traditional Innovation Station programming will not be held this month.
Art Studio
Session A: 9:45 a.m. / Session B 1:45 p.m.
Guests will get to make their own mittens and foldable snowmen friends to help stay toasty during the colder holiday months.
Building Blocks
Session A: Weekdays only at 10 a.m. No programming Monday, Dec. 18 – Friday, Dec. 29
Toddlers will enjoy special interactive programs every weekday in December! Artsy Mondays, Tinkerin' Tuesdays, Messy Thursdays and Jammin' Fridays are packed with exciting activities. Little ones get to craft, cook, and create their own winter wonderland essentials as they build ski slopes, go on snow day quests, concoct "Hot Chocolate Glop" and toss up a snowball masterpiece.
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Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 3 p.m. only
Families are invited to join the Museum for small servings of hot chocolate upstairs during its Snow Days opening weekend!
Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 2nd
Session A: Noon / Session B: 2 p.m.
Guests can celebrate the winter solstice with an awe-inspiring performance by the specialty dance group, Full Radius Dance.
***Holiday PJ Movie Night
Saturday, Dec. 2nd, 5:30 p.m. only
The Museum will serve delicious treats and show a screening of Pixar's "Inside Out" as it celebrates its special exhibit Emotions at Play.
5:30 p.m. only
***Cocoa Mondays
Monday, Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th, 2 – 3 p.m.
Hot chocolate will be available to all guests upstairs every Monday throughout the cold December Mondays.
Hanukah Celebration
Sunday, Dec. 10
Children and their families are invited to join the Museum as it embarks on a fun-filled day of Hanukah festivities.
PJ Library
Session A: 11 p.m. / Session B: 3 p.m.
Little ones are invited to a fun-filled day of reading and adventure as they learn all about the history and traditions of Hanukah.
CMA On Stage
Session A: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon
"Hanukkah at Monicas" by Varda Livney + "Antlers with Candles" by Chris Barash + "Queen of Hanukkah Dosas" by Pamela Ehrenberg
Session B: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
"Runaway Latkes" by Leslie Kimmelman + "Meet the Latkes" by Alan Silberberg + "Hanukkah Moon" by Deborah da Costa
Los Posadas Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 16th, Session A: 11 a.m. / Session B: 3 p.m.
Kids are invited to dance along with Alma Mexicana as they celebrate Los Posadas.
Christmas Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 23th, Session A: 11 p.m. / Session B: 3 p.m.
Peachtree Puppets' cast of eccentric, colorful characters will host a Christmas celebration that is bound to make the whole family laugh.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Tuesday, Dec. 26th, Session A: 11 p.m. / Session B: 3 p.m.
Families can learn the traditions and stories of Kwanzaa with Nguzo Babies through puppetry and a video performance.
Special Opening
Wednesday, Dec. 27
The Museum will open its doors for kids and parents to learn and play on the Wednesday between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
***Tickets on Sale Now: Bubble Bash
Sunday, Dec. 31
Children's Museum of Atlanta's annual special kid-friendly New Year's countdown is back with tons of laughs, dancing, games and more. Guests are set to enjoy live music from the DJ and ring in the new year with the annual bubble-wrap-popping tradition! Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available here.
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