Family Programs at HAHS

Drop-in during Museum hours on the third Saturday for guided crafts and fun for kids of all ages. See below for our schedule of activities in our cozy classroom. No reservations are required and crafts are free. See our local history and art exhibitions, experience guided and free-play art activities, and explore our toy and book nook.

July 18: Nurseries and Greenhouses | As the weather changes to sunny and warm, we get to take advantage of all the beauty nature has to offer. Celebrate summer by learning about the history of flower horticulture in our area. Storytime is at 11:00 AM, and we will be reading The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle, Planting A Rainbow by Lois Ehlert, and Lola Plants A Garden by Anna McQuinn. Stay to make your very own flower suncatcher to take home.

August 15: Hayward Shoreline and Salt | The shoreline has always played a big role in the history of the Hayward area, so this month we want to talk more about it! Storytime begins at 11:00 AM, where we will read Leo Can Swim and The Sandcastle That Lola Built by Anna McQuinn.  Then learn about the importance of salt and how it shaped the area’s development. You will get to make a unique salt crystal sculpture to take with you.