We’re so excited to have Randel McGee join us for a Friday Family Frolic to talk about writing and illustrating his award-winning book, "Zhang Heng and the Incredible Earthquake Detector." After his book presentation in the Simmons Storybook Theater, Randel will autograph copies of his books. Throughout the Museum that night visitors will be creating dragon art in the Museum’s Art Garden (based on Randel’s illustrations), competing in a special earthquake challenge at the Museum’s Quake Table, and even taking part in dancing the Museum’s 20 foot Dragon Puppet around the giant tree in a celebratory Lunar New Year Dragon Parade!  Admission requires a special event ticket! Tickets are free for Treehouse Members.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for young adult authors James Kennedy and Keir Graft who are returning to Treehouse with the latest winners of the 90-second Newbery Film Festival, featuring the most creative retellings of beloved Newbery Award-winning books. Witty and so much fun, you will love seeing the films and getting to know James and Keir. Event tickets are required for both Children and Adults attending and are FREE for Treehouse Members.

We love the books of Ethan Long – all 132 of them. You’ve probably read and loved “Fright Club,” “Tickle the Duck,” “One Drowsy Dragon,” “My Dad, My Hero,” and many, many more! You are also probably fans as we are of Ethan’s “Scribbles and Ink” on PBS Kids website. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet this internationally recognized children’s author and illustrator! Ethan will be signing books (2 per family, please) at Treehouse after his presentation in the Simmons Storybook Theater, and we’ll be selling some of his titles. We'll also be doing activities throughout the Museum inspired by Ethan's books. Though this event is free to attend, a ticket is required! Be sure to get your tickets early and make sure to reserve one for each adult and child attending. We expect this event to sell out!