OUR DUCKLINGS ARE TURNING TWO…
Let’s Celebrate DUCK WEEK!
Our beloved downtown ducklings have been gracing the streets of downtown Harrisonburg since March 2024, so we're celebrating their two year birthday with Duck Week, March 28 - April 4. Join us for special duck-themed activities inside the museum and be sure to get outside to see if you can find Mother Duck and her eight ducklings!
Saturday, March 28
🦆Lucky Duck Scavenger Hunt
We know how much you love exploring the Museum with our super fun scavenger hunts. See if you can be a “Lucky Duck” and find all of the ducks hidden throughout.
🦆Duck Dress-Up
Our downtown duckling family is dressing up for their special birthday celebration! Visit the Museum to see their festive birthday outfit photos on display and cast a vote for the duck that makes you SMILE the most! We’ll reveal the winner at the end of Duck Week.
Tuesday, March 31
🦆 Tinker Town & Late Make (4 - 6 PM)
It’s a duck takeover! Come have a quacking good time making projects that any duck would love!
Pre-registration is required for Late Make (in Maker City, for youth 8+). Register HERE.
Wednesday, APRIL 1
🦆”Duck”tastic Art Project (all day)
Stop by the Art Smart Studio and create your duck-approved art project!
While your visiting, don’t forget to vote in the Best Dressed Duck Contest!
Thursday, April 2
🦆Duck Tales (all day)
Our giant, plush ducks are a great audience for young readers. Choose a favorite duck-themed book to read with your new feathered friends!
Have you ever read the book written by the Museum’s Exhibit Director, Marcia Zook? Look Up, Patito tells the story of our Downtown Ducklings and is available for purchase in our Museum shop.
Friday, April 3
🦆LIVE Ducks! (10 AM – 1 PM)
Grampy will be on-site with his friendly, feathered duck friends for a special live animal experience! Families can meet the ducks, learn how they’re cared for, and enjoy this up-close encounter.
🦆“Duck Discovery” Preschool Programs (3rd Floor):
Ms. Melanie will welcome preschool friends for stories, songs, movement, and all the duck-inspired fun you can imagine. Perfect for curious little learners who love animals and hands-on discovery!
Young Explorers – 10:15 AM
Preschool STEAM – 11:00 AM
Saturday, April 4
🦆 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (on your own):
Come and play inside the Museum, but when you’re ready, continue the fun outside on a SCAVENGER HUNT to find Mother Duck and her 8 ducklings! After you find them all, pick up your Lucky Duck scratcher at Explore More to reveal your prize. Find all of the details to get started HERE.
🦆 Best Dressed Duck Reveal!
We’ll count the votes and announce the duck that made you smile the most! The winning duck will be dressed again on Saturday, so be sure to stop by and snap a celebratory photo!
All activities are free with membership or paid admission.