Family Days at the Museum
Join Museum on Main staff and volunteers for an afternoon of family fun on the Museum Lawn! On one Saturday each month in June, July, August, and September from 10am-2pm, children, parents, and grandparents are invited to meet at the Museum on Main for FREE hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and activities that relate to each month's theme. Each Family Day is sure to be an afternoon of fun and unique learning experiences you and your family will not want to miss it!
Large groups are asked to contact the Director of Education in advance at 925-462-2766 or education@museumonmain.org
Large groups are asked to contact the Director of Education in advance at 925-462-2766 or education@museumonmain.org
2023 Family Day Schedule:
June 3: Old Time County Fair
Activities include carnival games, animal judging, balloon animals, quilting, horse racing, games, and much more.
July 8: Celebrate Community
The Museum on Main will be partnering with the Sunol Wilderness Preserve to do fun crafts, games, and activities for all ages! Activities might include learning about Ohlone related objects and resources like tule, discovering fossils from the park’s collection, and journaling about nature. Attendance is free.
August 5: Step Back in Time
Take a step back and learn about life in Pleasanton without modern conveniences. We will be making adobe bricks, dipping candles, stamping leather, and much more!
September 16: Old Time Toys and Games
Set aside your worries and enjoy an afternoon playing with toys and games at the Museum on Main! We will be making corn husk dolls, propeller toys, and playing with a variety of old time and retro toys!
Activities include carnival games, animal judging, balloon animals, quilting, horse racing, games, and much more.
July 8: Celebrate Community
The Museum on Main will be partnering with the Sunol Wilderness Preserve to do fun crafts, games, and activities for all ages! Activities might include learning about Ohlone related objects and resources like tule, discovering fossils from the park’s collection, and journaling about nature. Attendance is free.
August 5: Step Back in Time
Take a step back and learn about life in Pleasanton without modern conveniences. We will be making adobe bricks, dipping candles, stamping leather, and much more!
September 16: Old Time Toys and Games
Set aside your worries and enjoy an afternoon playing with toys and games at the Museum on Main! We will be making corn husk dolls, propeller toys, and playing with a variety of old time and retro toys!