Celebrate the start of the school year by stopping in for a free Crafty Kit for Kids filled with craft materials to make a paper pencil, apple, activity sheets, and […]
The best toy ever is a simple cardboard box. Bring the little ones out to enjoy a fun day in the Nature Play Area with Hancock Park District and let them crawl from box to box. Each box will represent a nature habitat for animals, such as squirrels that live in trees, racoons and skunks […]
Create your own spectroscope with Hancock Park District, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. You will learn about light and then create your spectroscopes using a paper towel tube and an old CD. Then use your spectroscopes to explore different light sources around you. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
The constellation Argo Navis, or the Ship Argo, was once the largest constellation in the night sky. However, you will not find the Argo Navis in the list of 88 modern-day constellations. In Hancock Park District's indoor portable planetarium, learn about the myths, stars, and deep space objects that make up this massive constellation and […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District on a hike as we search for Monarch caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies on Common Milkweed plants throughout the park. As we search, learn more about the life cycle of these cool butterflies and the plant they depend on. We may also find other cool creatures that use milkweed, […]
The Puppy Pals Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family & the dog lover in all of us as seen on TV's America's Got Talent! […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as you join Hancock Park District Programs Staff to try to catch some […]
Join your friends at False Chord Brewing in the taproom with 3 Oaks and create your own beautiful terrarium! 3 Oaks will be leading the Terrarium Workshop and will provide each attendee with all of the plants, a glass cylinder, soil, sand, rocks, and a few different types of decorations to choose from to make […]
Join Hancock Park District as they explore the weather with hands-on experiments and observations. Kids will determine air temperature, soil temperature, wind speed, and cloud coverage using kid-friendly weather equipment and some non-traditional ones like pinwheels and wind socks. You will also be able make a giant sundial and a sun-reacting bracelet to take home. […]
