Bettendorf — Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Look no further! The Family Museum has six great days of spring break programming for your family to enjoy. All events and performances are included with admission or membership! Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Jim Gill
Monday, March 14
10:30 am
Get ready to sing, clap, dance, and sneeze along during this visit by award-winning musician and author, Jim Gill. Jim Gill’s distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room in a concert and is an invitation to children, parents, and grandparents to sing and play together!
QC Rock Academy
Tuesday, March 15
10:30 am
Feel the beat and rock out with some talented kids from the QC Rock Academy as they showcase their stuff. Have an opportunity to check out some of the instruments and how you can get involved with this great group.
Comedy Sportz "Rated E for Everyone"
Tuesday, March 15
1:30 pm
Get ready for some laughs! The Comedy Sportz team from right here in the Quad Cities will take the stage at the Family Museum! The “act-letes” hilarious improvisation skits will have kids giggling! The audience-involved show is appropriate for the entire family.
Heroes and Princesses Day
Wednesday, March 16
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Be your own hero or princess! Come in costume or make one of your own! Capes, and masks, and bracelets are just waiting for you to design. Power through an obstacle course or try to catapult a frog into the “pond.”
Earth Balloon
Thursday, March 17
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Step inside the planet Earth! Take off your shoes and experience the Earth in a whole new way … from the inside! Earth Balloon is a 20’ diameter model of the Earth made of high resolution satellite images and true to life colors. Programs run approximately 20 minutes every half-hour, last show begins at 3:30. *Please be aware that no more than 30 people will be allowed in the Earth Balloon at a time.
Star Gazing
Thursday, March 17
7:00 pm Weather Permitting
The galaxies and stars aren’t so far, far away when you look through a telescope. Dress warmly for an evening of star gazing brought to you in memory of Gary Aronson, a long-time board member and astronomy enthusiast who donated his wonderful telescope to the Family Museum. WEATHER PERMITTING
Dan Wardell from IPTV
Friday, March 18
10:30 am
Join us for reading and singing and silliness with IPTV Kids’ Club Host Dan Wardell. He’s a favorite across Iowa for encouraging kids to turn off the TV, go outside and play, use their imagination, read lots of good books, and eat healthy food. Wonder what Dan will do at the Family Museum?
Star Wars Day
Saturday, March 19
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
