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Families From Diverse Backgrounds Celebrate Three Kings Day

The Mercury News
January 7, 2024

Families from diverse backgrounds and languages spoken gathered together to celebrate Three Kings Day. The 26th annual event honors the Epiphany and this year was held on the actual day, January 6. Children and parents fashioned and wore crowns, made real tortillas, and enjoyed Folklorico dance and Mariachi music. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, Early Childhood Development, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence, Partnerships & Resource Development

Ringing in the New Year Across the Time Zones Draws Huge Crowds

The Mercury News
January 1, 2018

New Year's Eve may be for adults, but not at the purple museum. Created in 2006 so families could ring in the new year together, the Noon Year's Eve event highlights the diverse community the museum serves with three LED-lit ball drops coinciding with time zones around the world. Fashioned after the famous New York City Times Square Ball Drop, the celebration provides a joyful occasion for all ages. Learn More

Creativity through the Arts, General Museum, Inclusion & Cultural Competence