Little Explorers Workshops

(Ages 2 1/2 - 5 with adult caretaker)

 

Spend an unforgettable hour with your child during these fun, stimulating sessions! Each workshop features a variety of hands-on activities that enrich your child’s skills including large and fine motor, language development, and early math. Also included in each session is an interactive story experience and free admission to EP’s exhibits.

 

Fall / Winter Workshops

Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Thursdays at 1 p.m.

 

September 9 - Call (316)660-0620 to register.
3, 2, 1 Blast Off!
Launch into what it’s like to be an astronaut and build your own rocket!

 

September 11,14,16 - Register Now!                       
Magnificent Measuring
Create your own sand art and learn about measuring along the way.

September 18, 21, 23 - Register Now!              
Falling Into Fall
Discover the changing seasons and find out about the fall equinox.

 

September 25, 28, 30 - Register Now!              
Down on the Farm
Prance with the pigs and cha-cha with the cows as you learn about farm animals and how they move.

October 2,5,7 - Register Now!                           
WaterWorks: Sink or Float
Make a little splash while experimenting with items that can sink or float.

 

October 9, 12, 14 - Register Now!                   
Snakes, Spiders,& Bats! Oh My!
Slither, creep and flutter into the interesting factsssss about these animals and what they eat.

 

October 16, 19, 21 - Register Now!                    
Jolly Jack-o'-lanterns
Dig into messy fun as you investigate pumpkin guts -- then make your own.

 

October 23 - Register Now!                              
BOO! CREAK! GROAN!
Create these creepy sounds using musical instruments and ordinary items.

 

October 26, 28 - Register Now!             
BOO! CREAK! GROAN! YUM?
Create these creepy sounds using musical instruments and ordinary items. Plus come in your own costume and concoct Halloween treats!

 

October 30 - Register Now!                              
Halloween Treats
Dress up in your own costume and concoct delicious Halloween treats.

 

November 2, 4, 6 - Register Now!                    
WaterWorks: Water for Life
Become a “WaterWorks watersaver” as you pour over ways to help clean water. Make your own environmentally-friendly cleaners to help mom clean those messy print little ones leave behind!

 

November 9, 11, 13 - Register Now!                    
Backyard Builders: Wood
Use wood to construct different items for your backyard.

 

November 16, 18, 20 - Register Now!  
Whoo! Whoo! Trains
Jump aboard and examine trains with Thomas Train himself and his friends.

 

November 23, 27 - Register Now!                    
Terrific Turkeys
Find out fascinating facts about these fantastic birds when they are in their natural habitat.

 

November 30, December 2, 4 - Register Now!
Snow Day!
Water doesn't just fall in drops. It falls in flakes too! Take a look at snowflakes and make your own snow -- all without getting cold.

 

December 7, 9, 11 - Register Now!                    
Let’s Monkey Around
Monkey SING, monkey do, can you? Hang out with monkeys as you get to know them and their sounds.

 

December 14, 16 - Register Now!                    
Huddle Up, It's Cold Outside
Everyone buys winter coats, but how do animals prepare for winter? Do they huddle up or hibernate?

 

December 18, 21, 23 - Register Now!  
Joys of Gingerbread
Enjoy a little holiday engineering as you make and decorate your own gingerbread house.

 

December 28, 30, January 1 - Register Now!    
WaterWorks: Water Power!
W is for water and P is for POWER! Dive into how big splashes and falling drops can power your world.