The Berkshire Museum in downtown Pittsfield will celebrate the 10th "birthday" of Wally, the stegosaurus on the front lawn, with a free family day on Monday, October 8. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the festivities will include roaming magician and balloon artist Mr. Twisty, face painting, and hands-on art-making.
In an annual tradition children are encouraged to bring Wally a homemade birthday card. At 2 p.m. guests will gather to sing "Happy Birthday," followed by cake. Admission to all activities is free, as is Berkshire Museum admission all day October 8.
At craft stations inside, children may make their own "Wally wear"--a headdress inspired by the dinosaur.
The Amazing Mr. Twisty (a.k.a. Chad Currin) has appeared on Nickelodeon, the Games and Sports Network, and the Discovery Channel. He has performed at hundreds of fairs and festivals and thousands of events across the country. He has been performing his blend of comedy and magic as Mr. Twisty and as other characters for more that 25 years.
Currently on view at the Berkshire Museum is the special exhibition Kid Stuff: Great Toys from Our Childhood, featuring 200 vintage toys, including Barbie, G.I. Joe, Mr. Potato Head, Nerf, Radio Flyer, Lionel Trains, Lego, Slinky, Silly Putty, and more. The exhibition features vintage examples on view as well as interactives and hands-on versions of many toys.
The free day also includes: the Berkshire Museum aquarium, which includes a hands-on touch tank and more than 30 tanks and terrariums of both native and exotic species; paleontology gallery, including dinosaur dig; Berkshire Backyards gallery exploring the natural history of the region with interactive stations; the dioramas of The World in Miniature; the gallery Alexander Calder: An Artist at Play; and art and Ancient Egypt galleries. -- www.berkshiremuseum.org
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