EverWonder Children’s Museum, at 31 Pecks Lane, has announced its calendar for October.

This month, the Yellow Art Lab will be filled with UFOs. Museum visitors will be invited to create their own alien UFO craft. In the Blue Science Lab, visitors will explore the different phases of the moon.

Story Lab for Young Explorers will continue to meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 to 11 am. This is a 30-minute program of STEM-themed stories, activities, and crafts. Parents must stay with their children during the program, which is included with museum admission.

Pop-Up Preschool Lab will be once each week from 10 to 11 am; check the museum’s Facebook page or everwondermuseum.org for details.

Special Events

*Thursday, October 11, National Fossil Day: EverWonder about fossils? Museum guests on October 11 will be invited to create their own, while supplies last.

*Visit with Ranger Nate on Fridays, October 12 and 26, from 10 am to 2 pm.

A wildlife educator from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo, Ranger Nate has animal furs, scat, and more exciting creature fun and information during each of this month’s drop-in programs, which are included with museum admission.

*Sunday, October 14, at 2 pm: Minecraft and Coding.

Ages 6 and up are invited to learn about coding with Minecraft. Space is available for 20 children, so reservations are suggested and can be done by calling 203-364-4009.

*Saturday, October 20, 10 am to 2 pm: the museum will have a table at The Great Pumpkin Races, which are taking place that day behind Edmond Town Hall.

*Saturday, October 27, from 1 to 3 pm, all ages are invited for a Halloween Spooktacular.

Enjoy spooky science, arts and crafts, Trick-or-Treating, and more. Those in costume will also receive $2 off admission.

*Wednesday, October 31, Halloween will be celebrated all day, with guests invited to explore spooky sensory bags.

The event calendar is subject to change without notice. Check everwondermuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for calendar changes and announcements. For more information, visit the website or send e-mail to info@everwondermuseum.org.

Admission is $7 per person (free for those 12 months and under, museum members, and veterans). Parking at the museum is also free.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.

Formed in January 2011 by a group of parents, EverWonder Children’s Museum (incorporated as Newtown Children’s Museum Inc) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring children and families in northern Fairfield County through the use of hands-on museum exhibits and demonstrations.