July Valley Parent Calendar
Through August 2 Summer Fun at Oxbow Meadows ~ Children will learn about the world around them through exploration and play. 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center for fun, educational programming. Cost: $5 Info: Oxbow.columbusstate.edu/summer-of-fun
2-13 NIM Kids Film Fest ~ Enjoy free family-friendly movies on the region’s largest screen. Sensory-friendly screenings will be offered on Wednesdays, allowing kids bothered by loud noises and darkness to also enjoy a big screen outing. Admission is free to both children and adults. You’ll want to arrive early before the theater fills up. The concession stand will have snacks and light lunches for sale. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the National Infantry Museum. Info: NationalInfantryMuseum.org
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Preschool Story Time ~ Help your children get ready for Kindergarten. In this storytime children will develop literacy skills by reading books aloud, reciting rhymes together, playing games, singing songs and more. For locations and times visit their website. Cost: Free Info: CVLGa.org
5, 12, 19 Music in Motion ~ During this structured play time, children will be encouraged to explore music through songs, puppets, books, creative movement and physical activities at the Columbus Public Library. Cost: Free. Info: CVLGa.org
6, 13, 27 Puppy Tales ~ Get comfortable as you read aloud one of your favorite books to one or more sweet, lovable certified therapy dogs in the Aflac Storytime Room. Bring your own book or choose one from the children’s department to read. 2 p.m.- 3 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library. Cost: Free Info: CVLGa.org
8, 15, 22 Summer Cinema for Kids ~ Settle in for Summer Cinema from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. at the Columbus Public Library Auditorium. Cost: Free Info: CVLGa.org
8, 29 ARTiculate ~ K-12 youth on the Autism Spectrum and their caregivers are invited to participate in ARTiculate, a new program designed specifically for them. Experience the Museum through guided tours, hands-on gallery activities and open-ended art making with a sensory-friendly focus.This program is the perfect way to explore the Museum’s collections and exhibitions in a low stress, welcoming environment. The Columbus Museum is closed on Mondays and will only be open for ARTiculate from 10- 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Info: ColumbusMuseum.com
12 Peter and the Wolf ~ Flutist and storyteller Donna Wissinger draws children into a musical world of active listening and imaginative thinking. Weaving a piper’s spell with her flute, she takes the audience on a journey through the story of Peter and the Wolf. 10:30 a.m. at The Columbus Museum. Cost: Free Info: ColumbusMuseum.com
19 Jongleur de Paris ~ Based on a French Medieval legend, in this performance the juggler is dressed as a jester and tells the story of a young orphan named Jaque, who after a very hard life becomes the king of the fools and gives the gift of his talent to others. 10:30 a.m. at The Columbus Museum. Cost: Free Info: ColumbusMuseum.com
26 A Seussome Twosome ~ Let Gertrude McFuzz and Sam-I-Am demonstrate the importance of loving yourself just as you are and of keeping an open mind–even towards green food. 10:30 a.m. at The Columbus Museum. Cost: Free Info: ColumbusMuseum.com