DuPage Children’s Museum events for Jan. 6, 2012

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Updated: January 6, 2012 9:40AM

The DuPage Children’s Museum is at 301 N. Washington St., Naperville. Parking is free. Wheelchair accessible. For hours, admission and membership packages, visit dupagechildrensmuseum.org or call (630) 637-8000.

Tiny Great Performances, Family Fun Friday Nights and other events listed are free for Museum members and/or with Museum admission, and no registration is required. Creativity Classes require pre-registration and separate fees.

Thru Jan. 8

Snow Flakes Have Six Sides Studio Drop-in

Fold and cut a flat sheet to produce a six-sided snow flake and create a blizzard in the studio in this math- and science-focused activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. Website has details.

Jan. 9-15

Sculpt, Carve and Roll Studio Drop-in

Build your art skills with colorful dough – it’s the perfect material for exploring creativity in three dimensions in this art-focused discovery activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. Website has details.

Jan. 10

10 a.m.-noon, Insect Zoo (All Ages)

The experts from Anderson Pest Solutions will introduce children to nature’s Good Guy bugs, such as Hercules beetles, giant lubber grasshoppers, giant pumpkin millipedes and more. Find out how, as nature’s recyclers, these insects contribute to our environment.

Jan. 11

9:30-10:15 a.m., Trains in Motion, A Start in Science Series Class (Ages 2-3)

Imagination is your destination. Build your own train and move it on down the track. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $15, Nonmember/Child Partner $21.

Jan. 13

5-7 p.m., Washington Jr. High Wild Life Science Club

Members of Washington Jr. High’s Wild Life Club are bringing hands-on science fun. Younger children will learn from “big kids” while exploring a multitude of different science topics. Each appearance will feature activities appropriate for two age levels, ages 4-6 and 7-10.

Jan. 14

10:45 a.m., Chinese Folk Dance: Ming-Yan Davis & Olinda Chang, Tiny Great Performances Series

Chinese culture comes to life through Ming-Yan Davis’ and Olinda Chang’s dance performance. Watch the beauty and grace of the Tang Dynasty ribbon dance, discover the influence of martial arts on traditional Chinese dance movement and celebrate the outdoors with Mongolian-style dances.

Jan. 16-22

Paper Construction Studio Drop-in

Maximize creativity and construct a work of art with newspaper, tape and your imagination in this math-focused activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. Website has details.

Jan. 18

4-5 p.m. How Many Are There?, A Start in Math Series Class (Ages 4-6)

Introduce the fun side of estimation and counting with games, stories and art. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $15, Nonmember/Child Partner $21.

Jan. 19

5-7 p.m. Third Thursday

Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come to the Museum. The museum is open until 8 p.m.

Jan. 20

5 p.m., Family Science Night

During the school year, the museum will be open until 8 p.m. Fridays to give families access to Museum exhibits and activities and an opportunity to enjoy time together.

Jan. 23-29

Rip a Picture Studio Drop-in

Tear shapes to create colorful images and designs while building fine motor skills in this literacy-focused activity. Morning and afternoon sessions are scheduled on most days. Website has details.

Jan. 24

4-5 p.m., One Snowy Day, A Start in Literacy Series Class (Ages 4-6)

Connect words, objects and critical thinking while creating collages of snowmen out of circles, triangles and rectangles. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $15, Nonmember/Child Partner $21.

Jan. 25

9:30-10:15 a.m., Chemistry, Anyone?, A Start in Science Series Class (Ages 2-3)

Mix and stir up amazing reactions. See what strange things happen when you use water, cornstarch and salt. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $15, Nonmember/Child Partner $21.

Jan 27

5 p.m., Robofest

Creativity and technology meet for hands-on learning. Explore the science of robotics at DuPage Children’s Museum Robofest. During the school year, the museum will be open until 8 p.m. Fridays to give families access to Museum exhibits and activities and an opportunity to enjoy time together.

5:30-7:30 p.m., Build a Robot, A Science Skills Development Class (Ages 7-10)

Build a basic, moving robot to knock things down or pick things up. Discover how robots move and perform functions. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $25, Nonmember/Child Partner $31.

Jan. 28

10 a.m.-noon, Good Show! Gallery Opening

Student-created artwork arrives in DuPage Children’s Museum’s Good Show! Gallery. Join us for the gallery opening.

Jan. 29

1 p.m., Sea Beast Puppet Company, Tiny Great Performances Series

Sea Beast Puppet Company tells classic stories in an imaginative away while promoting puppetry as a theatrical art form. Through the use of puppets, music and audience interaction, the company will present a portion of their production, “Surf and Turf.”

Jan. 31

4-5 p.m., What Comes in 2’s, 3’s & 4’s?, A Start in Literacy Series Class (Ages 4-6)

Make number connections. Focus on 2’s through a collaged self portrait, mix 3 colors and work with 4-wheeled cars. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Member/Child Partner $15, Nonmember/Child Partner $21.