Activities for All Ages

Got older kids? We’ve got you covered! AMP’s Family Days feature creative experiences for tweens and teens alongside activities for younger children. Everyone gets to participate in hands-on, enriching experiences.

Family Days also coincide with AMP’s popular Teen Art Studio (ages 13 to 18). In this creative makerspace, teens explore artistic mediums together, led by a teaching artist. (Teen Art Studio materials fee: $5—or free with an AMP Annual Student Pass: $25)

Free Admission for Kids on Family Days

Kids (under 18) get in free on Family Days. All Family Day activities are included. AMP also participates in Museums for All, offering reduced admission for SNAP EBT card holders.

Family Day Sponsors

AMP’s Family Days are supported by the generosity of the Comis Foundation and Torrington Savings Bank.

Upcoming Programs

Who Works with Rocks and Minerals? A Geologist!
Saturday, March 8

Did you know Connecticut once had mountains taller than the Himalayas and was just off the coast of Africa? Dive into our state’s geological past and unravel the fascinating stories told by the rocks around us.

Who Works with Pollinators? A Biologist!
Saturday, April 12

Pollinators like bees, butterflies, birds, and even bats are essential for thriving ecosystems, but they need more than flowers to survive. Native shrubs and trees support these creatures by providing critical nectar, pollen, and shelter. Learn how often-overlooked, native woody plants create a more robust pollinator garden and foster deep connections between plants and their pollinators.

Who Works with Plants and Flowers? A Botanist!
Saturday, May 3
Plants communicate in remarkable ways, exchanging messages and forming alliances with insects, fungi, and other plants. Explore the fascinating “Wood Wide Web” and learn how this research is reshaping scientists’ understanding of gardening practices and plant ecosystems. Families will also have the opportunity to plant raised beds with master gardener Meredith Arcari.