Toddler Time
Dates
Select Sundays and Mondays—View upcoming dates below
Time
9:30am—12pm
This drop-in program is free with Aquarium admission and offers a variety of learner-centered, developmentally age-appropriate, hands-on activities for young children. Join us for crafts, songs, story time and more! No reservations needed—feel free to stay for any length of time.
Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Upcoming Toddler Time dates and themes
Dates are subject to change.
Winter Critters
Sunday, December 7
Monday, December 8
Sunday, January 11
Monday, January 12
Winter: the coldest season of the year. For many, it’s a time of hibernation and inactivity. But for some marine critters, it’s a time of mingling and action. We invite toddlers and their parents/guardians to join us for a fun, wintery experience.
Please note: The sensory bin will have fake snow made from shaving cream and baking soda. Another station will have animals frozen in ice and may get messy.
Allergens: Blue food dye
Crabulous Days
Sunday, January 25
Monday, January 26
From the Jurassic Period to modern times, crabs remain some of the most widespread crustaceans in the world. Puget Sound has no shortage of crab species: helmet, Dungeness, red rock and more! Crabs are key to maintaining a healthy ecosystem and are an important food source for many species, including humans.
Please note: Hand painting station may get messy. Smocks will be provided. Consider bringing a change of clothes.
Happy Lunar New Year!
Sunday, February 8
Monday, February 9
On the first day of the first lunar month comes Lunar New Year celebrations. This ancient festival is celebrated in many East Asian and Southeast Asian communities, bringing together friends and families. Celebrations vary across the world, so we include a mix of activities inspired by those celebrations.
Please note: Papermaking station may get wet. Smocks will be provided. Consider bringing a change of clothes.
Happy Holi!
Sunday, February 22
Monday, February 23
Welcome to our Holi celebration! This festival of colors is one of the most important celebrations in India. It welcomes the spring and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. During our celebration, we encourage you to embrace the joyful mess. After all, you can’t celebrate Holi without a splash of color!
Please note: Some of our crafts and activities may stain. Please bring a change of clothes.
Allergens: Gluten, turmeric, gram flour, lemon, vegetable oil
Indigenous Peoples Community Day
Sunday, March 8
Monday, March 9
Coast Salish-speaking peoples have lived in and cared for this area—bordering what we know as the Salish Sea—for over 10,000 years. Join us in our classrooms to participate in activities that engage with Native expertise while promoting sensory, motor and cognitive skills.
Please note: Papermaking station may get wet. Smocks will be provided. Consider bringing a change of clothes.
We thank PNC for their generous support of Toddler Time.
