CLINTON, IOWA (February 14, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is celebrating Chinese New Year and the month of love with these activities. Wendy’s Restaurant night fundraiser is Monday, February 18. Create your own Chinese dragon puppet at WOW Wednesday. Then, make some music with Miss April on Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular admission or museum membership. Also save the date for the egg-celent annual Omelet Breakfast at the Discovery Center on Sunday, March 24.
Wendy’s Restaurant Night Fundraiser
Monday, January 18, 5-7PM, is Wendy’s Restaurant Fundraising Night. Wendy’s will donate 10% of all sales made during that time to the Discovery Center. Whether you’re dining in, carrying out, or going through the drive thru — you’ll be helping your local children’s museum.
WOW Wednesday
Wednesday, February 20, 2-5PM, is a WOW Wednesday at the Discovery Center, sponsored by US Bank Foundation. Learn about China in a fun way — make your own Chinese dragon puppet and design him however you’d like. Learn the legend of the dragon and his role in Chinese New Year. WOW Wednesday is perfect for school-aged kids and their families and is a great activity for a winter day with school early out. WOW Wednesday is drop in with no pre-registration required — it is a “class” with no extra class fee.
Upcoming February topics for WOW Wednesday include: February 27 — What is a Tornado? Let’s Make One in a Jar!
Every WOW Wednesday also brings Miss Jean, a retired teacher who shares chess, juggling, and logic puzzles at the Discovery Center. She teaches beginning chess to all, from preschoolers through adult, or she will play a strategic game with an opponent to match their skill level. Additionally, she loves to juggle and can teach anyone of any age to become a successful juggler. Also, Sweeney has on hand three large cases of logic puzzles, construction materials, and hands on brain teasers to fascinate any age. Her new construction set is Joinks, so come check it out.
Funtime Friday
Friday, February 22, at 10AM is Funtime Friday, sponsored by Clinton Kiwanis Club and Alliant Energy Foundation. Join Miss April for some lovely music making. She will have you movin’ and grovin’ to many different songs as you try your hand at a variety of instruments. Funtime Friday always includes the children enjoying a tasty snack. This popular program is designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups, although all age children are welcome anytime.
Annual Omelet Breakfast
Save the date for the egg-traordinary 31st annual Omelet Breakfast Fundraiser on Sunday, March 24, held at the Discovery Center. This is one egg-cellent breakfast opportunity. ‘Celebrity’ chefs will be serving made-to-order omelets and other delicious fare. Tickets will be going on sale soon.
The Discovery Center is located at 332 8th Avenue South in downtown Clinton, Iowa, at the foot of the U.S. 30 Bridge over the mighty Mississippi — where the Lincoln Highway meets the Great River Road. They are open Wednesdays through Saturdays, 9:30AM-5PM, and Sundays 12:30-5PM. Admission is $4 per person ages two to 64, $3 per person ages 65 and older, free for children one and younger, and free for members of the children's museum.
The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center is a non-profit children's museum whose mission is to provide a safe and positive environment for families to discover the world by exploring arts, culture, literacy and science through educational programs and interactive exhibits.
For more information on the children's museum and its many programs, contact them at (563) 243-3600, email info@adlerdiscoverycenter.org, or message them on Facebook at Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center.
