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Enter the wild, wild west and travel back in time at Dinos After Dark: A Night at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life! Learn about different paleontologists that sparked dinosaur curiosity for generations as you wander the lantern-lit halls of the museum. Sit down for a story or two by the campfire before competing in a dig pit challenge. With scavenger hunts, prizes, and fun games, you can’t miss Dinos After Dark – a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

The Outdoor Movie Series is back for another summer of fun at the Ashton Gardens! Bring a blanket, grab popcorn and treats from the concession stand, and enjoy unforgettable family films under the stars.

Grab your pajamas and join us for a magical morning of fun with Daniel Tiger himself! Meet, greet, and take a photo with a costumed Daniel Tiger while enjoying a picnic-style breakfast in the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Sing along to Daniel Tiger songs on the Ladybug Stage, play games, make crafts, and enjoy story time before exploring the museum at your leisure. Leave with a special take-home keepsake, the perfect end to a tiger-tastic day!

Say cheese – it’s Dairy Days at Curiosity Farms, where the fun lasts ’til the cows come home! Meet and milk our dairy cows, watch goat milking demonstrations, get a feel for the butter churning process, and set off on a farm-wide scavenger hunt. Cool off with a sweet sampler of ice cream and help us name our new calf with a voting contest. It’s an udderly good time you won’t want to miss!

Run, walk, or jog through the magical Ashton Gardens at the Imaginaria Summer 5k! Enjoy a 3.1-mile race during the cool morning hours and pass through the magical land of Imaginaria, where pirates, fairies, dinosaurs, and more cheer you on. All participants will receive a themed race shirt and a commemorative medal. Perfect for families, this race is wheels-friendly: strollers and other running aides are welcome. Register now for an adventure unlike any other at the Imaginaria Summer 5k!