Oregon Center for Creative Learning

09/01/2026

🍂 September is full of opportunities to learn, create, explore, and PLAY at The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon!

As we head into fall, we have a month packed with special programs and experiences designed to help children build new skills through hands-on learning.

September highlights include:

🍯 Animal Encounters — Saturday, September 5 at 11 AM
Meet Bee Educator Leslie Lungren and her traveling beehive! Children can get an up-close look at bees and discover the important role these tiny pollinators play in our food supply. FREE with Museum admission.

🎨 Hispanic Heritage Cultural Month
Throughout September, we’ll celebrate Hispanic culture with special activities woven into Museum programming. Children can create themed crafts, sculpt unique pieces during Clay Programs, cook delicious foods in Culinary Programs, and listen to music from Hispanic communities while they play.

💛 FREE Day at the Museum — Tuesday, September 29
In honor of Lyn Hennion’s commitment to our region, Museum admission will be FREE for the entire day—helping ensure every family has an opportunity to experience the power of play.

Plus, enjoy our regular Museum Programs, Clay Workshops, Culinary Programs, Mini-Wheel Sessions, and plenty of opportunities to explore, imagine, and learn together.

📍 413 W. Main St., Medford
📞 541-772-9922
🌐 TCMSO.org

From S.T.E.A.M. and literacy to creativity, motor development, communication, and social-emotional learning, play is serious learning—and September is a great month to come experience it!🍁

08/25/2026

📚 A Legacy of Imagination, One Book at a Time

Today, we join so many around the world in remembering the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton.

Dolly gave the world countless songs and stories, but one of her most meaningful legacies will always be the millions of stories she helped place into the hands of children.

Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she turned her deep belief in the power of literacy into action—providing free books to young children and helping families build home libraries, foster a love of reading, and discover the joy of learning together.

At the Oregon Center for Creative Learning, we believe that curiosity, creativity, play, and stories can shape a child’s entire future. Dolly understood that, too. Her commitment to making books accessible to children—regardless of their family’s circumstances—was a remarkable investment in generations of young learners.

Her music will continue to be heard, but her impact can also be found in bedtime stories, favorite picture books, first words read aloud, and the imaginations of millions of children who received a book with their name on it.

Thank you, Dolly, for reminding the world that giving a child a book is also giving them a place to dream. ❤️📖

Your legacy will live on in every little reader who turns the page. https://imaginationlibrary.com/

08/25/2026

🎨 THANK YOU for making The Art of Play unforgettable! ❤️💛💙

What a beautiful celebration of creativity, connection, and the power of play! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us for The Art of Play and helped make the evening such a special one.

From the colorful details and playful touches to the generosity and energy that filled the room, this event was a wonderful reminder of what happens when a community comes together to support children.

To our guests, sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who helped bring this event to life — THANK YOU. Your support helps us continue creating spaces where children can explore, imagine, learn, and grow through play.

We’re still smiling as we look back on such an incredible evening. Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of The Art of Play!

Here’s to more curiosity, more creativity, and a whole lot more PLAY. 🎨✨

08/24/2026

Thank you City of Grants Pass, Local Government ❤️

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

🎉 FREE DAY AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM! 🎉

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23, and enjoy a day of hands-on fun from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM—completely FREE!

From climbing and creating to experimenting and exploring, every exhibit is designed to spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and encourage learning through play. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, there's always something new to discover!

This special Free Day is made possible by the Oregon Community Foundation in honor of Lyn Hennion, whose commitment to our region helps ensure every child and family has access to the power of play.

💙 No admission required—just bring your sense of adventure!

📅 Sunday, August 23
🕙 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
📍 Children's Museum of Southern Oregon

Tag a friend, grandparent, or neighbor and make plans to join us for a day of imagination, discovery, and unforgettable family memories!

08/19/2026

More early learning opportunities are coming to downtown Medford! 📖

The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon is moving forward with an expansion to transform the former Mail Tribune building, which will include three outdoor classrooms and play areas on the site. 🛝

The project is supported in part by a $1.5 million investment from the Medford Urban Renewal Agency, which City leaders recognized in April. 👏

Learn more ➡️ https://www.medfordoregon.gov/News-Articles/City-Investment-Supports-Early-Education-Expansion-Downtown

08/17/2026

🎉 More visits. More play. More memories.

A membership at the Children's Museum of Southern Oregon is one of the best investments you can make in your child's curiosity, creativity, and love of learning.

💚 Choose the membership that fits your family:
⭐ 3-Month Membership: $75 - purchase here: https://bit.ly/4wvhVRp
⭐ 6-Month Membership: $120 - purchase here: https://bit.ly/4wvhVRp
⭐ 12-Month Membership:$160 - purchase here: https://bit.ly/4wvhVRp
💙 Lyn Hennion Scholarship Membership (6 Months): $40 (qualifying families) explore here: https://bit.ly/4iaz3bu

Every visit is a new adventure! Build forts, create art, climb, explore science, care for animals, discover new exhibits, and learn through play—all year long.

When you become a member, you're not just investing in unforgettable family experiences—you're helping inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning for children throughout our community.

Become a member today and make the Children's Museum your family's favorite place to play, discover, and grow!

08/13/2026

Thank you Outlier Construction!

08/09/2026

“We’ll have a workforce training center, we’re going to have an event space, so it’ll be a program space during the day and events in the evening.” - Sunny Spicer, Executive Director Oregon Center for Creative Learning.

MEDFORD, Ore. – The Ivy School is getting closer to its new home at the former Mail Tribune Building as part of the Oregon Center for Creative Learning’s Expansion. Executive Director Sunny Spicer told NBC5 News the project is officially out to bid, and the design phase is mostly finalized. The ...