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May Day Saturday, May 01, 2010 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM We’ll make crowns, baskets and necklaces of flowers for our honorary May Queens and Kings and decorate and dance around the May Pole, as we mark this international celebration of Spring. Clowns from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will join the fun and entertain our visitors from 2:00 – 3:30 PM.

Mother's Day Teddy Bear Tea Saturday, May 08, 2010 Sunday, May 09, 2010 from Noon - 2:00 pm Celebrate Mother's Day with a lovely Teddy Bear Tea Party featuring songs & stories, cookie decorating and "beary" special crafts. Saturday's special host will be the fabulous Rosie Hymerling.

Teacher Workshop: Nursery Rhymes/Folktales Wednesday, May 12, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hey diddle, diddle…..learn how to make the cat and the fiddle! Master tried and true storytelling skills. Masks, storyboards and dioramas are just the beginning of this hands-on tale! See a fairy tale brought to life and how to get the kids on their feet acting out their favorite fairytales! Workshop is from 5pm-7pm. To reserve your space, please email your name and school to onthego@discoverymuseum.com or call 856-424-1233 ext. 314.

Senior Prom Friday, May 14, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM The Museum hosts a very special party for our very special Grandparents and their grandchildren, all with a High School Senior Prom flair. Pose for pictures in the lobby; dance in the gymnasium; enjoy root beer floats in the Diner and more!

Karl Wirtz and the Land of Sand Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 10:00 am - Noon Meet sand sculptor extraordinaire Karl Wirtz and learn how to carve your own world out of sand. Then, dig for fossils and learn about dinosaurs with our friend T. Rex the Turtle!

Open Arms: Family Evening Sunday, May 23, 2010 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM A Special Evening for Families with Children on the Autism Spectrum at the Garden State Discovery Museum. We invite your entire family for a FREE after hours event featuring open play and discovery. Meet other children on the spectrum, their caregivers, and siblings. To register for this free event, email your name, contact info, and number of guests to onthego@discoverymuseum.com

Memorial Day Celebration Saturday, May 29, 2010 through Monday, May 31, 2010 Warm weather crafts and quiet fireworks are the highlight, as we celebrate the unofficial start of Summer.