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Events This Week
June 7, 2026 - June 14, 2026
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June 7
Strawberry Festival
June 7
U-pick strawberries, food trucks, pony rides, face painting, music and more.
June 7
Sensory Friendly Hours
June 7
A calmer, low-stimulation museum experience with reduced noise, lighting, and crowds.
June 8
Summer Story Time
June 8
Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 8
Baby And Me Story Time
June 8
Experience a fun interactive session using songs, rhymes, puppets, and musical instruments.
June 9
Little Legacy at Legacy Village — Talent Show on Tuesday, June 9
June 9
Join us for outdoor family-friendly fun at Legacy Village tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9! It's time for your child to show off their skills with a Talent Show theme. There is more fun for everyone with performances by Jessie Jukebox, glitter tattoos, crafts, giveaways and other free activities.
June 9
Summer Story Time
June 9
Make the Library a part of your bedtime routine with an evening story time.
June 9
June 9
Jurassic Kids
June 9
Children that have completed kindergarten through third grade read, create, and explore! 6/2-7/21.
June 9
Music & Movement
June 9
Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
June 11
Growing and Grounded
June 11
Learn grounding skills through expressive arts, gain self-awareness, develop coping skills, and learn how to navigate challenges. Classes are facilitated by a licensed therapist.
June 12
Storytime with Josh
June 12
Spark a Love of Science Through Stories with Josh Avsec, Associate Director of Museum Experience.
June 12
Empower Sports & Connecting For Kids Kickball
June 12
A night of family support, exercise, friendship, and laughs.
June 13
Strawberry Festival
June 13
U-pick strawberries, food trucks, pony rides, face painting, music and more.
June 13
Movie Night: Finding Nemo
June 13
Bring the family out to come watch Finding Nemo (Rated G) with pre-show activities at 6 p.m.
June 13
Sow and Grow Festival
June 13
Immerse yourselves in the sights, sounds, and activities of a 19th-century farm.
The Plant Sale will take place each festival day from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 13
Once Upon a Story
June 13
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
June 13
Friendship Club
June 13
Judgment-free social opportunity where caregivers and children with Autism connect.
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