The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art invites families to spend a day at the museum enjoying free activities at “Celebrations Around the World” on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 3 p.m. 

This free family day will feature art activities for children of all ages inspired by celebrations and artistic traditions from around the world. A schedule of events is available online.

“We invite families to spend the day viewing and creating art together,” said Arthurina Fears, manager of museum education programs. “This is a great opportunity to explore the museum’s galleries, enjoy performances, storytelling and learn about cross-cultural connections.“

Art-making activities include drawing manga and creating origami with Imagination International Inc., learning calligraphy with the Confucius Institute and making Chinese New Year dragons with Global Perspectives for Youth.

Visitors can create holiday cards and ex votos with Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art staff and volunteers. On the River Road Park Imagination Bus, parked near East 15th Avenue and Kincaid Street outside the museum, families can create miniature paper lanterns.

Performances throughout the day include storytelling and singing with Taylor Worley from the Springfield Public Library, a puppet performance by the Dragon Puppet Theatre and a charrería (skillful roping) performance by Antonio Huerta. A family-friendly museum tour is offered in English and Spanish.

“Family Day: Celebrations Around the World” is sponsored by Imagination International, Inc., Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace, the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Confucius Institute and the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence.