This event is in the past.It took place on January 1, 2026 at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum.
Turn winter break into hands-on wonder with daily science experiments, creative crafts, animal encounters, and live performances. Festive activities change daily—from icy experiments to up-close critters to a countdown-every-hour Noon Year's Eve.
Science activities
Winter break fun
Interactive exhibits
Animal encounters
Tips
♿sensory kits available for autism
💧bring a change of clothes for water play
Hands-On Holidays
Old Fourth Ward
Turn winter break into hands-on wonder with daily science experiments, creative crafts, animal encounters, and live performances. Festive activities change daily—from icy experiments to up-close critters to a countdown-every-hour Noon Year's Eve.
Science activities
Winter break fun
Interactive exhibits
Animal encounters
Tips
♿sensory kits available for autism
💧bring a change of clothes for water play
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