Families are invited to a fun-filled pretend Independence Day cookout at CMOM! Share delicious memories and creative meals made from mixed-media materials!  

Mini Barbecue Sculptures
Shape clay, paper and wax sticks into the tasty ingredients of your favorite cookout meal and create a playful barbecue grill display.
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 | 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm| Ages 5 & up | 1st Floor | Makerspace

Oil Pastel Firework Art
Fireworks have been part of Independence Day Celebrations since the first one (in 1777!) Create bright fireworks with oil pastels that POP on black paper.
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 | 10:30 am -12:15 pm | All ages | 1st Floor | Inside Art

My 4th of July Picnic Collage
Make happy Independence Day memories! Collage a small box using recycled storybook materials and pack a Fourth of July picnic by filling it with foods made of colorful tissue paper.
Friday – Sunday, July 4 – 6 | 11:15 am – 12:15 pm & 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm | Ages 4 & younger | 3rd Floor | PlayWorks

Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad!*
Create your own fruit salad with red, white, and blue fruits: Yum!
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 – 6 | 11:00 am – 11:25 pm & 12:00 pm – 12:25 pm | Ages 5 & up | Sign-up | 3rd Floor | Discovery Classroom