
Light and Love Open Studios Fridays- Families, kids age 0-100
Drop-in maker session mixing a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-rich makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids while families, teens, adults, and visitors create, explore materials, and add extra studio time if desired.
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A casual, drop-in open studio where families create side by side with shared art materials and plenty of room for creative play. Expect an all-ages, community-centered vibe with self-directed making and hands-on exploration.

A casual, drop-in open studio where families create side by side with shared art materials and plenty of room for creative play. Expect an all-ages, community-centered vibe with self-directed making and hands-on exploration.
A casual, drop-in open studio where families create side by side with shared art materials and plenty of room for creative play. Expect an all-ages, community-centered vibe with self-directed making and hands-on exploration.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.
Drop-in maker session blends a guided creative project with open-ended studio play in a sensory-friendly makerspace. Caregivers stay with kids, with flexible time for families, teens, adults, and visiting grandparents in the River Arts District.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.
Hands-on craft activities invite children and adults to create together in a welcoming, casual drop-in setting, with simple projects suited to all ages and experience levels.

Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.
Hands-on clay making in an open studio with the Ceramics Crew, welcoming complete beginners and returning makers. Expect casual guidance, shared studio tools, and a relaxed creative hangout while you build pottery pieces.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.
Drop-in forge hours with heat, anvils, and hammering for anyone curious about blacksmithing. Closed-toe shoes required, but no experience needed—an open studio vibe for learning metalworking basics and practicing skills.

A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.

A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.
A playful visual arts session invites children ages 2–5 to explore creative making in a community setting. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, the hour-long program supports early artistic discovery.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.
A free, hands-on DIY activity welcomes children ages 8 and older for a family-friendly hour of making and creative exploration at a neighborhood community center. Registration opens 30 days ahead.

Kid focused coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat cafe style space. A calm, hands on creative hangout designed for young artists who want gentle animal company while they color.

Kid focused coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat cafe style space. A calm, hands on creative hangout designed for young artists who want gentle animal company while they color.
Kid focused coloring time surrounded by friendly cats in a cozy cat cafe style space. A calm, hands on creative hangout designed for young artists who want gentle animal company while they color.
All-ages Dungeons & Dragons night in a cozy board game café with a supportive DM to clarify rules and keep the story moving. Welcoming table for new and experienced adventurers to roleplay, collaborate, and roll dice together.
All-ages Dungeons & Dragons night in a cozy board game café with a supportive DM to clarify rules and keep the story moving. Welcoming table for new and experienced adventurers to roleplay, collaborate, and roll dice together.
All-ages Dungeons & Dragons night in a cozy board game café with a supportive DM to clarify rules and keep the story moving. Welcoming table for new and experienced adventurers to roleplay, collaborate, and roll dice together.

Babies 4–18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and explore toys in a relaxed library play session while caregivers connect with other families and share early childhood playtime.

Babies 4–18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and explore toys in a relaxed library play session while caregivers connect with other families and share early childhood playtime.
Babies 4–18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and explore toys in a relaxed library play session while caregivers connect with other families and share early childhood playtime.

Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.
Young children ages 2–5 explore visual art through playful, hands-on creative activities in a welcoming group setting. The one-hour toddler program costs $10 and requires registration.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.
Drop-in jewelry making time in a working studio where you can design and assemble simple charm pieces at your own pace. Hands-on guidance and tools on site make it easy for beginners to leave with a personalized keepsake.

Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.

Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Hands-on jewelry studio session where you pick a project—rings, earrings, charms, or pendants—and add personal design touches. Learn basic jewelry-making techniques in a fun, welcoming drop-in workshop and leave wearing a one-of-a-kind piece.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.
Kids fold, crease, and shape colorful paper into playful origami creations in a hands-on art session that builds creativity, patience, and fine motor skills through beginner-friendly paper folding.

Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.
Student-created visual art brings young people’s perspectives into focus in a welcoming community showcase. The free youth program celebrates creativity and gives local students space to share their work.

Babies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.

Babies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.
Babies ages 4 to 18 months can roll, bounce, climb, and play on soft mats alongside other infants. Caregivers have a relaxed chance to connect and meet local families.

Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.

Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.
Explore artists and their work before experimenting with varied art materials and techniques. School-age children and tweens create original pieces to take home from each session.

Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.

Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.
Young children ages 3–6 explore nature through hands-on sensory play in an adaptive recreation setting designed for participants with disabilities, encouraging curiosity, tactile discovery, and inclusive social play.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.

Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
Accessible mixed cardio and conditioning session combining bodyweight strengthening, guided stretching, and low-impact aerobics for all fitness levels. Weekly drop-in classes held Friday afternoons at the community center.
