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Día del Niño: Escultura
Celebrate Día del Niño (Children’s Day) with the Heard Museum!
The Heard Museum is excited to host our annual celebration of Children’s Day, Día del Niño, with an emphasis on sculpture.
Experience Indigenous Creativity through the art, music, and dance of Latine communities, and enjoy the sculptural words of one of America’s most renowned artists in Bob Haozous: A Retrospective View.
Event Schedule
Gates Open
9:30 am
Book Reading & Signing
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Steele Auditorium
Listen to Nana Lupita and the Magic Sopita by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz, followed by a fun frog search around the museum!
Folklórico Dance Performance
10:30 – 11:00 am & 1:15 – 1:45 pm | Steele Auditorium
Watch a lively folklórico dance performance celebrating Latine culture.
Guided Family Tours
11:15 – 11:45 am & 1:00 – 1:30 pm | Meet at the Info Desk
Enjoy a 30-minute docent-led tour presented for all ages.
Youth Orchestra Performance from Harmony Project
11:15 – 11:45 am & 2:30 – 3:15 pm | Crossroads Gallery
Enjoy performances from four youth orchestra groups, including a Children’s Mariachi.
Papel Picado Tote Bags
All Day (while supplies last) | Steele Auditorium
Design your own tote bag with colorful papel picado patterns — a traditional Mexican craft.
Community Coloring: Ozone Madonna
All Day | Outside the Heardlings Family Activity Room
Help color a giant Ozone Madonna by Bob Haozous and contribute to a community artwork.
Harmony Project’s Instrument Petting Zoo
All Day | Crossroads Gallery
Get hands-on with a variety of musical instruments and explore the art of making music.
Family Art Activities
All Day | Steele Auditorium
Bring the whole family and discover exciting art activities to get creative together.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3004525-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3004525-2
