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Carter Playdate

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Carter Playdate is a monthly event for children ages 3 to 5 and their favorite grown-up. Explore artworks together each month with themed explorations of our galleries, a storytime that connects to the artworks we see, and a fun art-making activity you can do together.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request.

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Our family events offer playful experimentation and unique opportunities for all families.

Upcoming Carter Playdate Events

Carter Playdate: By Land and By Sea

Saturday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, April 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Carter Playdate: Spread the Word

Saturday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Carter Playdate: Rail Tales

Saturday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, June 20, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Carter Playdate: Brown Bear Brown Bear

Saturday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Carter Playdate: The Shape of Things

Saturday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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Carter Playdate: Free to Be

Saturday, September 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturday, September 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of Carter members and donors, and by grants from Arts Fort Worth, the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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