Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center at One Pleasant Street in Bristol, CT is bringing the beach back to Bristol for the third year in a row.

From Tuesday, August 6 through Saturday, August 10, spend the day outdoors at the “beach” building sandcastles in a 23-ton sand box. Cool off and play in giant beach ball sprinklers, create art to take home, play games, explore, and more.

Bring bathing suits, towels, buckets, chairs, pails, and shovels and get ready for a day in the sun.

Special guests for Beach in the City week include:

Tuesday:Traveling Touch Tank with live animals and marine biologists from Cedar Island Marina.

Wednesday: Hula Dance Performance with Kaiholunuie Dance Company.

Thursday: Caribbean Vibe Steel Drum Band.

Friday: Van Goat Painting with goats from Bradley Mountain Farms (indoors).

Saturday: Live Music with the Sunny Train Band.

All Beach in the City activities are included with regular admission to the museum studios.

For more details, visit www.imaginenation.org/calendar.