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September 2023

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Tales for Tots

11 am
Mondays: Museum of Ancient Life
Wednesdays: Butterfly Biosphere
Fridays: Farm Country
Saturdays: Museum of Natural Curiosity

Join us for our weekly storytelling adventure, Tales for Tots! Each week, staff will engage guests with interactive storytelling as well as movement and/or music activities that connect to the theme of the day.

Words Melody Makers above illustrated guitar and mallets

Melody Makers

11 am
Tuesdays: Museum of Natural Curiosity
Thursdays: Farm Country

Join us for our popular Melody Makers program. Led by our education staff, Melody Makers is the perfect opportunity for little kids and their adults to dance and move in a fun and friendly environment. Come see what each unique staff member has to offer with a variety of engaging songs and themes each week.

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Dog Walk Wednesdays

Wednesdays
Ashton Gardens

Wednesdays through October 11, 2023, four-legged friends are welcome at Ashton Gardens. Pups must be well-behaved and on a leash.

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Cornbelly's

September 22 – October 30

Get lost in a maze of fun at Cornbelly’s this fall! Get ready for endless adventures, mouthwatering treats, and unforgettable memories! Pumpkins, corn mazes, slides, games, and so much more – visit Cornbelly’s for an aMAIZEing fall celebration.

Visit Cornbellys.com for tickets, hours, and more.

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Dahlia Days

September 22 & 23, 2023
9 am – 6 pm

Celebrate the changing seasons with Dahlia Days! Thousands of Dahlias are planted in the Ashton Gardens every year, ranging in size, color, and texture. Some formal and some flashy, these vibrant flowers come in every color imaginable and are some of our horticulturists’ favorites. Find the lively exhibit at the Dahlia Display Garden, take a class taught by Dahlia experts, or see if you can find them placed randomly throughout the Ashton Gardens. No matter what, you’ll enjoy a pleasant visit to the Ashton Gardens during one of the most beautiful times of the year!