Springfield Museums, Family Pride Day

Join us for a celebration of diversity, equality, and family, featuring a rainbow of activities for all ages. Free with museum admission.

Special Guests

The Cat in the Hat, 11 am-1 pm & 2-4 pm

Snap a selfie with the famous feline. Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum

Drag Story Hour with Patty Bourrée, 1 & 2 pm

Join us in enjoying a fun read-aloud with special guest Patty Bourrée from Drag Story Hour Boston. Science Workshop, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum

Ongoing Activities

Who Are You?, 10 am-4 pm

Make a popsicle stick Who that represents you! Cat’s Corner, Lower Level, Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum

Personal Pride Flags, 10:30 am-4 pm

Design a “Pride” flag that represents you! Spark!Lab, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum

Pride Buttons, 11 am-3 pm

Customize a button that represents you! Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum)

Tree of Voices, 11 am-3 pm

Write a message or affirmation for yourself or someone you love on our Tree of Voices. Quadrangle Green

Community Weaving, 11 am-3 pm

Add your threads to this community tapestry. Canavan Gallery Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum

Dance Party on the Quad, 11 am-3 pm

Make a streamer and have a dance party on the Quadrangle Green!

Pride Flags, 11 am-3 pm

Pick up a pride flag and wave it high. While supplies last. Quadrangle Green (Rain location: Habitat Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum)

Representation Matters, 11 am-3 pm

Learn more about LGBTQ+ scientists and inventors! Spark!Lab, Second Floor, Springfield Science Museum

Reading Corner, 11 am-3 pm

Take a break from the excitement and explore a selection of stories! Mammal Hall, First Floor, Springfield Science Museum

Friendship Bracelets, 12-4 pm

Create a beaded bracelet with a message for yourself or someone you love! Art Discovery Center, Second Floor, GWV Smith Art Museum