Calendar of Events
August 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every other Wednesday (May - September) of the month at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Wednesday, August 1, noon
Harvest Time
Join Wonder Works in the great Organic Garden Harvest. Every Wednesday starting in July, Wonder Works will be harvesting produce from the Organic Garden and donating it to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Helpers will have the opportunity to explore the garden, smell all the herbs, pick a few flowers and take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Harvest Time is open to everyone and no admission is required.
Thursday, August 2, 11am to 11:30am
Piano Time with Paya
Pavlina Parks puts on an interactive musical performance, playing a selection of classic children's songs on the piano and accepting requests. Piano Time with Paya is held on the first and third Thursdays, May through September. This event is covered by general admission.
Saturday, August 4, 9:30am to 10:30am
Gardening Time
Stop by Wonder Works every Saturday morning and get your hands dirty. This fun, learning adventure in gardening lets you explore the Wonder Works Organic Garden, examine all the different plants, inspect the different insects, remove unwanted growth and learn to use a variety of garden tools. Participating children may be able to take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Gardening time is open to everyone, no admission is required.
Wednesday, August 8, noon
Harvest Time
Join Wonder Works in the great Organic Garden Harvest. Every Wednesday starting in July, Wonder Works will be harvesting produce from the Organic Garden and donating it to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Helpers will have the opportunity to explore the garden, smell all the herbs, pick a few flowers and take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Harvest Time is open to everyone and no admission is required.
Friday, August 10, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Volunteer Orientation
The volunteer orientation introduces volunteers to the culture of Wonder Works, and sets the foundation for a successful future of volunteering at the museum. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering. More information about volunteering at Wonder Works can be found here.
Saturday, August 11, 9:30am to 10:30am
Gardening Time
Stop by Wonder Works every Saturday morning and get your hands dirty. This fun, learning adventure in gardening lets you explore the Wonder Works Organic Garden, examine all the different plants, inspect the different insects, remove unwanted growth and learn to use a variety of garden tools. Participating children may be able to take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Gardening time is open to everyone, no admission is required.
Wednesday, August 15, 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every other Wednesday (May - September) of the month at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Wednesday, August 15, noon
Harvest Time
Join Wonder Works in the great Organic Garden Harvest. Every Wednesday starting in July, Wonder Works will be harvesting produce from the Organic Garden and donating it to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Helpers will have the opportunity to explore the garden, smell all the herbs, pick a few flowers and take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Harvest Time is open to everyone and no admission is required.
Thursday, August 16, 11am to 11:30am
Piano Time with Paya
Pavlina Parks puts on an interactive musical performance, playing a selection of classic children's songs on the piano and accepting requests. Piano Time with Paya is held on the first and third Thursdays, May through September. This event is covered by general admission.
Saturday, August 18, 9:30am to 10:30am
Gardening Time
Stop by Wonder Works every Saturday morning and get your hands dirty. This fun, learning adventure in gardening lets you explore the Wonder Works Organic Garden, examine all the different plants, inspect the different insects, remove unwanted growth and learn to use a variety of garden tools. Participating children may be able to take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Gardening time is open to everyone, no admission is required.
Sunday, August 19, 9:30am to 11:30am
Volunteer Orientation
The volunteer orientation introduces volunteers to the culture of Wonder Works, and sets the foundation for a successful future of volunteering at the museum. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering. More information about volunteering at Wonder Works can be found here.
Wednesday, August 22, noon
Harvest Time
Join Wonder Works in the great Organic Garden Harvest. Every Wednesday starting in July, Wonder Works will be harvesting produce from the Organic Garden and donating it to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Helpers will have the opportunity to explore the garden, smell all the herbs, pick a few flowers and take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Harvest Time is open to everyone and no admission is required.
Saturday, August 25, 9:30am to 10:30am
Gardening Time
Stop by Wonder Works every Saturday morning and get your hands dirty. This fun, learning adventure in gardening lets you explore the Wonder Works Organic Garden, examine all the different plants, inspect the different insects, remove unwanted growth and learn to use a variety of garden tools. Participating children may be able to take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Gardening time is open to everyone, no admission is required.
Wednesday, August 29 , 11am to 4:30pm
Paint Covered Wednesdays
Every other Wednesday (May - September) of the month at Wonder Works is Paint Covered Wednesday, with different painting activities and themes each week. Children experiment with a variety of paints, canvas materials, and painting tools as they strengthen their imaginative abilities, experiment with textures and learn artistic concepts all through creative play; guided by our Artist in Residence, Michell Martinez. This event is covered by general admission.
Wednesday, August 29, noon
Harvest Time
Join Wonder Works in the great Organic Garden Harvest. Every Wednesday starting in July, Wonder Works will be harvesting produce from the Organic Garden and donating it to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. Helpers will have the opportunity to explore the garden, smell all the herbs, pick a few flowers and take home a piece of freshly picked produce. Harvest Time is open to everyone and no admission is required.
Friday, August 31, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Volunteer Orientation
The volunteer orientation introduces volunteers to the culture of Wonder Works, and sets the foundation for a successful future of volunteering at the museum. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation before volunteering. More information about volunteering at Wonder Works can be found here.
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