Occasionally as you look at the night sky, you might notice celestial bodies passing by each other. Lunar occultation occurs when the moon passes in front of another space object. Even a solar eclipse is considered an occultation. Join Hancock Park District as we learn about the various occultations in the month of December and […]
Holidays are coming and here is your chance to make a very special Ornament out of an Oyster shell along with your friends at Hancock Park District. They will make […]
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers and Hancock Park District to capture the beauty of […]
December 9 is National Christmas Card Day. Each year we receive holiday cards from family and friends, but they are often discarded after the holiday is over. Visit Hancock Park […]
Most of the trees will be bare this time of year since they dropped their leaves earlier in the autumn season. This makes for a great time to look for nests. We should find songbird nests made of grass, mud and sticks; squirrel nests made of giant balls of leaves; and bald-faced hornet paper homes […]
Join the McKinnis family as they gather for the holidays. The ladies will be making holiday cakes in the kitchen for the family and guests to enjoy. Do you have a favorite song to share? If so, you can join the family in the sitting room for a sing-along and good conversation. In the bed […]
The days are getting colder, and the ice is starting to form on the river and lakes. It is time to play and pretend that you are on the ice having fun. You can pretend to go ice fishing or ice skating on a frozen pond and play the game of curling. You can partake […]
It is cold outside and a fine time to visit Hancock Park District's Discovery Center and enjoy a story by the fireside. “Gingerbread Baby” by Jan Brett is a fun story about baking winter gingerbread cookies and what happens if you open the oven door before the baking time is up. Also, make a paper […]
Join Hancock Park District to make melted snowman Christmas cards for the holiday season. Cards will be created with construction paper, white tempera paint, and other crafting materials. While the paint dries on the cards, a Christmas story will be read. Markers and stamps will be available to decorate the inside of the cards. There […]
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into works of art. While most Christmas trees have traditional ornaments, join Hancock Park District to make special origami ornaments. Hancock Park District will make Christmas tree ornaments out of origami that can decorate your tree during the winter season. Craft supplies will be provided. Meet at […]
