Come play and learn together! Our Big Fish Little Fish Play Day is held on Thursdays from mid-September through mid-April, This early learner, preschool program engages tots and their favorite adults in science and discovery in a fun, social setting.

Join us each Thursday for open-house style activity stations set up around the building. Each station is designed to excite little nature lovers and allow them to take part in hands-on learning about the world around them. Children will employ fine and gross motor skills, sensory exploration, literacy, math, and creativity based on a bimonthly themes and. You and your child can explore the Center’s exhibits and activity stations anytime throughout the day and choose to participate in our naturalist-led group program at 11am.

At BFLF, any-fin is possible! Come be a part of our community, make friends, and discover something new!

https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/programs/big-fish-little-fish/

Upcoming BFLF Play Day Themes (Schedule subject to change, see updated info on Facebook or Instagram; please note dates where BFLF will NOT be held due to holidays and school vacations)

September 12 & 19: Welcome back- First day of Fall

September 2 & October 3: Whales and Marine Mammal Rescue

October 10 & 17: Fall Harvest 

October 24 & 31: Halloween 

November 7 & 14: Birds and Feathers

November 21 & December 5: Wildlife Tracking

(No BFLF on November 28 for Thanksgiving holiday)

December 12 & 19: Let it Snow!

(No BFLF on December 26 & January 2/2025 for holidays)

January 9 & 16: School of Fish

January 23 & 30: Sharks

February 6 & 13: Signs of Love

(No BFLF on February 20 & 27, school vacation weeks)

March 6 & 13: Turtle Time

March 20 & 27: Aye Matey! Pirate Weeks!

April 3 & 10: Bugs & Insects

April 17 (final BFLF of the season): Eggs & Nests