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Animals of the Water at CMOM

Create your own coastal escape full of sea creatures, sunshine, and summery fun—no sunscreen required!
Summer Soundwave Thursdays: Music and Marks: Be inspired to draw as you listen to recorded jazz and classical music!
Thursday, August 21 | 11:00 am – 11:30 am & 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Ages 5 & up
Underwater Creature Keychains: Make your own undersea sidekick! Use ocean-colored beads, alphabet letters, and a mini sea stuffy to craft a wearable keychain full of bubbly personality. Clip it to your bag and bring your creature on adventures!
Monday – Wednesday, August 18–20 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up
Thursday, August 21 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up
Friday, August 22 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 – 24 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Ages 5 & up
Aquatic Sensory Bin: Discover the different creatures that live under the sea and rearrange the terrain to create a fun ocean environment for the sea creatures to explore. It will be hard to stay dry in this sea themed water sensory activity.
Monday – Friday, August 18 – 22 | 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 – 24 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Big Draw Mural!: Add to our collaborative art mural as you draw ocean creatures, boats and ships, and anything you might find in the ocean!
Saturday & Sunday, August 23 – 24 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm | Ages 5 & up