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Unboxed! Adventures in Cardboard

Worldwide Day of Play
2025-09-27 11:00:00 2025-09-27 15:00:00 America/New_York Unboxed! Adventures in Cardboard Joyful learning through play ... presented by MOMI (Museum of Makers + Innovators). Build cool structures out of cardboard boxes. For ages 3 and up, with a caregiver Maplewood Memorial Library - Community Room

Saturday, September 27
11:00am - 3:00pm

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Joyful learning through play ... presented by MOMI (Museum of Makers + Innovators). Build cool structures out of cardboard boxes. For ages 3 and up, with a caregiver

Join us in celebrating the Worldwide Day of Play by unplugging and engaging in playful learning as you use your imagination to build one-of-a-kind forts and castles using cardboard, tape and fabric. 

For all ages, but geared for ages 3 and up, with a caregiver.   All materials will be provided … just bring your imagination.    Perfect for families!   Let's Unplug and play together.

Presented by MOMI (Museum of Makers + Innovators) and the Maplewood Library.  

AGE GROUP: | Pre-K | Family (all ages) | Elementary school age |

EVENT TYPE: | Makers Day | Creative Arts/Crafts |

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