Past Events

Better late than never! Browse The Carle’s past events.
Thu
Apr
3
Artists & Authors, Workshops

Back to Basics: Color with Cut Loose Collage Workshops

(SOLD OUT) Join local collage artist Michael Sjostedt and rediscover the simple joy of artmaking.  

Sun
Mar
30
For Families

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

Join us as we celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day!

Sun
Mar
30
For Families

Members' Morning with The Very Hungry Caterpillar - REGISTRATION IS FULL

A special morning at The Carle for Museum Members!

Sun
Mar
30
Online

Very Hungry Caterpillar Day Bookshop Sale

Celebrate Very Hungry Caterpillar Day with The Carle Bookshop!

Fri
Mar
28
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.

Sun
Mar
23
Talks & Tours

Gallery Talk with Laura Briggs and Jackson Briggs-Nye

Dr. Laura Briggs and her son, Jackson, talk about the impact of William’s Doll on their family.

Sat
Mar
22
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Juana Martinez-Neal

Join Juana Martinez-Neal while she shares her new picture book biography about Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, “the godfather of potatoes.”

Fri
Mar
21
For Families

Braille Storytime with Mary Westgate

Join us for this interactive storytime featuring singing, musical instruments, and braille books!

Thu
Mar
20
Talks & Tours

Explore the BERL

Take a morning tour exploring the Barbara Elleman Research Library (BERL), a collection of scholarly resources and rare books. Space is limited.

Sun
Mar
16
For Families, Performances

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the UMass FAC

Eric Carle’s books come to life on stage at the UMass Fine Arts Center.

Fri
Mar
14
Talks & Tours

Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour

A special tour just for Museum Members!

Fri
Mar
14
For Families

Open Book, Open Play

Move, sing, talk, and explore materials during this interactive storytime for early learners.

Thu
Mar
13
Workshops

Collagraph Creations

Join The Carle’s Art Educators in this evening workshop to explore the world of collagraph print making in The Art Studio!

Sun
Mar
9
Artists & Authors, For Families

Special Storytime: Richard Michelson

Join local award-winning author Richard Michelson and former state Senator Eric Lesser at the launch storytime event for Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder.

Fri
Mar
7
Performances

Groovy Grown-Up '70s Party

Join pianist Joshua Sitron and musical theater star Myka Plunkett for an evening of food, drink, singing and dancing, and 1970s style!

Fri
Mar
7
Talks & Tours

Gallery Tour

Join Museum Educator David Feinstein for a tour of the galleries.

Fri
Mar
7
For Families

Word Play with The Center Dance Studio

Bring your dancing feet for creative movement inspired by picture books.

Sat
Mar
1
Artists & Authors, Talks & Tours

Representing Black Girl Magic with Contemporary Picture Books

Hear from Black women authors that push back against negative beliefs, counter negative stereotypes, and represent the beauty, joy, magic, and diversity of Black girls and their families.

Sat
Mar
1
Talks & Tours

Spanish Language Exhibition Tour

Visita guiada en español de las exposiciones.

Fri
Feb
28
For Families

Story Chasers

Embark on a storytelling adventure across the museum.