Lewisburg Children's Museum - Calendar of Events

Just for Kids

March 31, 2023 to May 31, 2023

Lewisburg Children's Museum

815 Market Street
Lewisburg, PA 17837
(570) 837-9540

The Lewisburg Children’s Museum inspires learning, imagination and play through interactive, enriching experiences in a safe, accessible environment to all children and their families. The LCM vision is to nurture lifelong learning and encourage children and families to explore, create, and grow.

Did you know?
The LCM offers programming discounts for “Museums for All” eligible families? Contact the Museum and present your EBT card and a valid photo ID to receive a 25% discount on select LCM programming opportunities. Space is limited.

Ex-STREAM Saturdays
Drop in on Saturdays between the hours of 10:30am - 12:30pm for some hands on ex-STREAM fun! Each week we'll explore a different STREAM theme- Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, or Math- where you can participate in an activity, experiment, or craft at the museum. This program is free with general admission or membership and recommended for ages 4 and up. Sponsored by the Bucknell University Community Engagement Fund.

Safari Sundays
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Join Miss Sydney, a Bucknell University's Education and Animal Behavior Department major, as she helps us learn about some unique animals, where they live, and other fun facts about these interesting creatures with activities to follow. This program is free with general admission and recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Toddler Time
10:30 am – 11 am
Monday Toddler Time is an interactive program for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Toddler Time includes a story, sing-a-long, and/or hands-on learning activities. Program is included with general admission or membership

Schedule of Events

Sensory Friendly Family Nights
Second Fridays of the Month from 4 pm-7 pm
Join us for Sensory Friendly Family Nights (on 2nd Fridays of the month), a special Museum event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. The Museum will limit capacity, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all! These programs are sponsored by the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way and are free for participants. This event is recommended for all ages and registration is required. Please purchase a ticket for each family member attending, 1 year and older. Register here.

Le français en famille

March 4 & 25, from 9 am-10 am
April 1 & 15 from 9 am-10 am
Study French “en famille” with the Lewisburg Children’s Museum and Bucknell University’s Department of Languages, Cultures, & Linguistics. Families will join French speakers as they explore the Museum and learn the basics of the French language and culture. Topics include: basic greetings, thematic vocabulary exposure, and simple phrases. The cost is $7 per family and includes all four sessions- admission to the Museum is not included. Program recommended for families with children 3-8 years old.

Registration required. Register at: https://bit.ly/3DVkUtU

Toy Modification Family Night, Saturday, April 1 at 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Join Bucknell University computer science students for this special workshop and toy giveaway. Families with children with disabilities or who would benefit from modified toys are invited to the Museum for an evening of play. During the evening, University students will adapt mainstream, battery-operated toys, allowing the toy to be operated by a variety of alternative means. These adapted toys are then provided, for free, to families. This program is free but registration is required. Register here.

Fairy Garden Workshop

Friday, April 7⋅1:00 – 1:45pm; 2:15 pm-3:00 pm

It’s time for a “fairy” fun time! Join us for this magical workshop and make your very own fairy garden and provide a quiet, relaxing retreat for those elusive little sprites. This workshop is great for both children and adults to explore the endless possibilities of these wonderful little fairylands. Each participant will get a fairy garden kit which includes a small birdhouse, fake succulent plant (so your garden never withers), terra cotta base, and so much more! Two session times are available: 1) 1pm-1:45 pm 2) 2:15 pm-3:00 pm. Cost is $10 non-member/$9 member and recommended for those 4 years and older (adults, you can register too). Registration required. Activities will be outside weather permitting. Sponsored by Leslie Hosterman and Alicia Shaffer of Bowen Agency Realtors. Register here.

Nature's Explorers: Picture & Sound, Saturday, April 8 at 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Join a group of explorers on the second Saturdays of the month (March through May) from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, unless otherwise noted) to discover the curiosity of nature at Dale’s Ridge and areas surrounding Lewisburg. Each session will introduce a new way of seeing and being in the natural world: from art to science to history! Be together in safe ways outdoors, learning about the world around us and how we can help keep nature healthy. Recommended for children 5-10 years old and their families. Program made possible by collaboration between the Lewisburg Children's Museum, Bucknell University Humanities Center, Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy, and the Union County Historical Society. This event is $7 per family. Space is limited. Register here.

Passport Around the World, Saturday, April 15
10:30am – 12:30pm

Join us in celebrating cultures from around the world with Bucknell University Foreign Language Teaching Assistants. Travel around the world in the LCM courtyard (weather permitting), and explore engaging, interactive, and hands-on opportunities that will help to foster tolerance and inclusion of different traditions, religions, appearances, languages and art forms. This program is recommended for children ages 2-10 years old and is included with general admission or membership.

Nature's Explorers: Picture & Sound, Saturday, May 13 at 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Join a group of explorers on the second Saturdays of the month (March through May) from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm, unless otherwise noted) to discover the curiosity of nature at Dale’s Ridge and areas surrounding Lewisburg. Each session will introduce a new way of seeing and being in the natural world: from art to science to history! Be together in safe ways outdoors, learning about the world around us and how we can help keep nature healthy. Recommended for children 5-10 years old and their families. Program made possible by collaboration between the Lewisburg Children's Museum, Bucknell University Humanities Center, Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy, and the Union County Historical Society. This event is $7 per family. Space is limited. Register here.

Up from the Jungle, Saturday, May 27 at 9:00 am-10:30 am
Join us for a nature walk on Dale’s Ridge Trail as we search for jungle birds that have made the long trip from Central and South America’s jungles and tropics. You will hear about the how and why of migration and learn about particular migrating birds, their songs, and behaviors. Make your own bird call lanyard and put it to the test during the hike! Program held at the Dale Engle Walker property and meeting at Dale Engle Walker house to begin. Recommended for children 6 and up. Participants should dress appropriately for hiking and may bring binoculars for viewing birds (a limited number of binoculars may be available). This event is $12 for non-members, $10 for members. Drop off is available. Space is limited and registration is required. Register here.

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Upcoming Just for Kids Events

H.E.R.Y.N. Registration is Open for 2023

February 8, 2023 to June 22, 2023

2023 HERYN (Helping Engage our River's Youth with Nature) youth kayaking and fishing program days are scheduled for June 22, 23, 24, 26, 27 and 28. These program days are for young people ages 9 to 14, introducing them to important skills in both kayaking and fishing, building confidence in these outdoor skills, and developing a vested interest in protecting our river's resources. REGISTRATION is OPEN.

Safari Sundays

February 12, 2023 to April 30, 2023

Join in the fun at the Lewisburg Children's Museum as Miss Sydney, a Bucknell University's Education and Animal Behavior Department major, as she helps us learn about some unique animals, where they live, and other fun facts about these interesting creatures with activities to follow.

Summer Camps for Children around the Susquehanna River Valley

March 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023

It's time to sign up your kiddos for exciting summer camps in the Susquehanna River Valley. Locations offering camps include: Bloomsburg Children’s Museum Summer Camps Lewisburg Children’s Museum Summer Camps Lewisburg YMCA at the Miller Center for Recreation Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art Summer Camps Millbrook Playhouse Lincoln Caverns Bluebird Atelier