Looking for creative, engaging activities for the whole family? AMP’s Family Days offer an exciting lineup of hands-on activities for children of all ages. Games, storytimes, art projects, and interactive learning programs spark kids’ curiosity and creativity—and celebrate the art of work. AMP’s Family Days are the perfect way to spend quality time together. Free admission for families!

Family Days also coincide with AMP’s popular Teen Art Studio (TAS) for ages 13 to 18. TAS materials fee: $5/session, or free with an AMP Student Membership ($25/year)

Schedule of Activities

Doors Open 10am
Teen Art Studio 10:30am
Story Time & Craft 11am
Art & Explore 12pm
Interactive Program 1:30pm

Upcoming Family Days

Tell a Story in 3D!
October 11

Three reasons why AMP’s mural is awesome: 1) the artwork was created collaboratively, 2) it tells a story, and 3) it’s told in three dimensions! Now you and your gang can make awesome art together that tells a story in 3D—no special glasses necessary! Participants will build colorful 3D creations and then bring their artwork to life through stories. Let your imagination run wild by mashing up your original art with others to make whole worlds, characters, and fantastic plot twists!

This original, hands-on program blends building, imaginative play, and storytelling. Developed by multimedia artist and educator Gerald Moore, The Game is presented through Arts for Learning Connecticut—an organization that brings high-quality arts experiences to communities across the state.

Oh Zap! Fun with Lasers
November 8

As anyone who has ever seen Star Wars knows, lasers can be a blast! But did you know that lasers can be used in a variety of ways to make cool things? Steve Longpre from the Northwest Community Housing and Innovation Center will talk about how lasers are used for engraving, cutting, printing and scanning. Activities will include engraving a keychain of your very own and creating Thanksgiving-themed fridge magnets made with colored markers and laser-cut parts. This Family Day is an educational way for families to get laser-focused on how technology can be fun and creative!

Funny Business: Impov Comedy 
December 13

A visit to AMP is always a great opportunity to get creative and collaborate...and it can also be FUNNY! This interactive, all-ages program led by Music Theatre of Connecticut's Deb Holleran  will teach you the basics of improvisational comedy via interactive games and activities that make it easy for everyone to join in at their own pace. Improv comedy sharpens great skills: listening, teamwork, and saying “yes” to new ideas. Best of all, we could all use a good laugh!

Deborah Holleran has been teaching and directing at Music Theatre of Connecticut’s School of Performing Arts for more than three decades, guiding students ages 6–18 in acting, musical theatre, improvisation, and performance. She has directed over 100 student productions, including such favorites as Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The Wizard of Oz, Spamalot, and Seussical. Deb also created and led the McKinley School Drama Club for 12 years, introducing younger students to the stage.

AMP’s Family Days are supported by the generosity of the Comis Foundation and Torrington Savings Bank. The Teen Art Studio is made possible in part by Torrington Savings Bank Foundation.