Tuesdays at Chateau
Looking for some creative fun this summer? Kids and parents, join us on the veranda at Chateau-sur-Mer, 474 Bellevue Avenue, on Tuesday mornings in July and August for imagination-fueled science projects. Design your own origami dream house or make balloon-powered recycled vehicles while enjoying the magnificent grounds.
These programs are free, but advance registration is required. Admission to Chateau-sur-Mer is not included. Events take place rain or shine. Click on the link below to register for any of the Tuesdays at Chateau programs.
You may also register by calling 401-847-1851.
Dream Designer
Tuesday, July 10
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Be the architect of your own dream house. We’ll create origami houses and their blueprints!
Kid’s Arboretum Walk
Tuesday, July 17
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Did you know that the grounds at Chateau-sur-Mer are part of the Newport Mansions Arboretum? Join us for an exploration of the grounds and record your findings in your Arboretum Journal.
Geometric Bubbles!
Tuesday, July 24
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to make a square bubble? Well, now’s your chance! Join us for a bubble experiment on the grounds at Chateau-sur-Mer.
Balloon Races
Tuesday, July 31
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Build your own balloon-powered, recycled vehicle. Once you’ve built your contraption, we will test to see how far it can travel on land or in the air.
Kite Making
Tuesday, August 7
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Join us for a morning of kite making for some summer fun! Experiment with different materials to see which flies best.
Shooting Star Spinners at the Moongate
Tuesday, August 14
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Create a Shooting Star Spinner and we’ll learn about shooting stars and the Perseid meteor shower that is happening until August 20!
Arboretum Garden Lanterns
Tuesday, August 21
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Take a walk in our Arboretum and find objects to make lanterns! Use your creations at home to light up the summer nights.
The Great CSM Toothpick Challenge
Tuesday, August 28
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Using toothpicks and Play-doh, learn about the geometry that makes up Chateau-sur-Mer! Test your skills and build the best toothpick replica of the house.
Thursdays in the Garden
Join us every Thursday morning at Green Animals Topiary Garden, 380 Cory's Lane in Portsmouth, RI for fun-filled mornings exploring the garden. Please wear garden appropriate clothing. Programs take place rain or shine!
Click on the link below to purchase tickets for any of the Thursdays in the Garden programs.
or call 401-847-1000 ext. 178
Garden Yoga For Families
July 12
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Take a deep breath and experience yoga and meditation in these beautiful surroundings. Led by Elyse from OmKids, a yoga for kids program in Pawtucket, RI, we will move, stretch and breath in the garden. Please wear active clothes and bring your own yoga mats.
Edible Flowers
July 19
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
During this 90 minute program, learn about the salad you can grow in your own backyard. We’ll explore lettuces, micro-greens and many edible flowers. After crafting our salad, we’ll make an easy make-at- home salad dressing and enjoy our salads in the sunshine. Materials and supplies included in your payment.
ARTification
July 26
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Join us for a garden exploration and creativity in the garden to discover the relationship between art and nature. We will collect different materials from the garden and create natural works of art for you to take home! Materials and supplies included in your payment.
Bug Buddies
August 2
11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Come and explore the world of bugs at Green Animals. In this hour long program, we will take to the plants with magnifying glasses and explore the good and harmful bugs in our garden. Back in the classroom, we’ll discuss what we learned and create our own garden bug! Materials and supplies fee included in your payment.
Plants Dance!
August 9
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Move and groove in the garden! Join us for an hour of movement and dance on the lawn with an instructor from the Newport Academy of Ballet. Please wear active clothes and dance shoes or socks you don’t mind sacrificing to grass stains!
Compost Kids
August 16
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Go green and learn all about composting! In this hour long session, we will visit Green Animals' compost pile, learn what to compost, how to use it, and make a take-home compost bin for your family. Please wear clothes that are okay getting dirty.
Garden Groove
August 23
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Members $10; general public $15 (admission includes 1 adult & 1 child). Each additional child $5
Music is everywhere, especially in the garden! We will read a story and listen to all the sounds in the garden before making our own natural music makers from objects found in the garden. We will use our eyes and ears to explore the sounds and music happening all around us.