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Name: Early Childhood Morning
Start: 2025-09-03T10:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-03T11:30:00-04:00

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Early Childhood Morning

September 3 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

General Admission Tickets

Wed., September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Included with General Admission

Early bird gets the worm…especially during Early Childhood Morning! Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats.

#DidYouKnow: Each Early Childhood Morning offers a fresh experience, with rotating themes (AND different activities!) that make each visit feel new and exciting!

Wed., September 3: School Year Starts!
- Count the Bugs Game, Bird-themed Crayon Pattern Matching Game, Write Your Name with Seeds on an Apple Craft
Wed., October 1: Happy Halloween!
- Bat-themed Addition Game, Owl Eyes Matching Game, Make Your Own Bat Craft
Wed., November 5: It’s Fall!
- Tree Leaves Matching game, Make Your Own Pumpkin Patch, Bird in a Tree Craft
Wed., December 3: Winter is Here!
- Find the Bird in the Snow Game, Snowflake Matching Game, Holiday Greeting Card Craft

A mom and her child watch as a male Great Argus struts by!

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