Kid's Maker Space Activities: Light in the Dark

Come play and create at Explore! this week! We’re celebrating light in dark days with glowing lanterns and a joyful chain of community wishes that wraps around the space. Every link and lantern adds warmth to our shared winter scene.

Theme: Light in Dark Days

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Activity 1: Windows of Light Lanterns – Create glowing paper or jar lanterns with tissue-paper designs. Add battery tea lights for a warm seasonal glow.

Activity 2: Joy Chain – Write messages of gratitude and kindness on colorful paper strips and link them into a growing chain around the space.

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Details

Supplies: Jars or cardstock, tissue paper, Mod Podge, LED candles, colored paper strips, markers, stapler or tape.

• All ages welcome!

• RSVP encouraged via Eventbrite

• Stop by anytime between 4–7PM

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