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If you’re looking for something fun, meaningful, and FREE to do with your kids this summer—this is one to bookmark 💛
Please Touch Museum’s Ready, Set, SCHOOL program is back again this year, and it’s such a good one—especially if you’ve got little ones getting ready for preschool, kindergarten, or just easing back into a routine after summer.
Free Summer Community Days
Mark your calendar for these FREE admission days:
May 9, 2026 - Book Fair FREE Community Day
June 28, 2026
July 26, 2026
August 23, 2026
Why moms love this
This isn’t just a museum visit—it’s a full-on play + learn + confidence-building kind of day.
The whole idea behind “Ready, Set, SCHOOL” is helping kids feel more comfortable heading into the school year… but in a way that feels like pure fun (because let’s be real—kids learn best when they don’t even realize they’re learning).
Think:
- Building social skills
- Encouraging independence
- Boosting confidence
- All through hands-on play
What to expect when you go
Special Programming
They bring in guest artists + STEM professionals for interactive activities that get kids thinking, creating, and exploring.
Author Storytime
Cozy up for storytime with a local author—super engaging and great for sparking that love of books early.
Giveaways
And yes… there are take-home goodies
Each child can receive items that support learning at home—things you’ll actually use (not just random clutter).
Mom Tip: If you’ve never been to Please Touch Museum in the summer—go early if you can. It’s a popular (and air-conditioned 👏) spot, especially on free days. The FREE Days are VERY popular (as you would expect)
Honestly, this is one of those events that checks all the boxes:
✔️ Free
✔️ Educational (but fun)
✔️ Indoors (hello, humidity)
✔️ Great for younger kids
Perfect little summer outing and a gentle way to start getting back into that school mindset without the stress.