Bring your whole family for a T-REXcellent night at the Museum! From dinosaur-themed arts and crafts to fossil displays and interactives, audiences of all ages are in for a DINOmite evening!
In addition to the hands-on festivities, local children’s book author and professional storyteller, Nancy Lenz, will be unveiling her new dinosaur book, The Rapping Rocking Dinosaur Band. There will be a storytime featuring the new book for the kiddos, as well as a book signing. This will be a RAWRsome night for dinosaur fans of all ages!
Friday, December 6, 2024
5-8 p.m.
Location: Outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Community Groups
- Children’s book author Nancy Lenz
- Dinosaur art with Melinda Nakagawa
- Watsonville Parks and Rec.
- Pacific Paleontology, with Paleontologist Wayne Thompson
- Fossil activity stations
- Special artifacts from the Museum’s Collections
- and so much more!
Accessibility
- Drop-by anytime 5-8 p.m. to join the festivities!
- Admission to the Museum is free all day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Follow the latest guidelines for health and safety.
- Restrooms and water fountains are available inside the Museum.
- Booths and activities will be indoors.
About the Author
Nancy and Family at the Museum’s 2024 Patrons Celebration.
Nancy Stewart Lenz
Nancy retired from a career in school and public libraries and as a professional storyteller to a home near the ocean in Santa Cruz, California, where she volunteers at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Nancy’s most recent book, The Rapping Rocking Dinosaur Band is available now!
About First Fridays
Get to know Santa Cruz’s WILD SIDE at the Museum of Natural History. Nerd out on your night out during monthly after-hours events, featuring rotating themes, vendors, and activities. Free admission to the Museum all day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with special outdoor festivities 5-8 p.m.