This summer, Wonder Wednesdays returned for its second year at The Mariners’ Museum and Park! This beloved weekly program was packed with even more fun and excitement, and offered something new: bilingual sessions! Our team worked hard all year to make Wonder Wednesdays even more magical for your little ones, and they didn’t disappoint!

We were thrilled to introduce Bilingual Wonder Wednesdays — an incredible addition to the program where stories and songs were shared in both English and Spanish. It was a fun and inclusive way for little ones to experience the joy of language and learn through play.

This free, educational program runs from June through August and is designed for children ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers. Each week, our Education Team gathers with guests in our Bumblebee Learning Garden to sing songs, read stories, and engage in hands-on activities that spark imagination and creativity.

Each session starts with singing from our Park Playlist. Everyone receives a booklet at the beginning so you can follow along. On bilingual days, we sing three songs in English and three songs in Spanish — and trust us, you’ll hear the children joyfully singing and dancing along!

Next up is storytime, where one of our educators reads a beautifully illustrated book that promotes imagination while building early literacy skills. On bilingual days, each page is read first in English and then in Spanish, allowing kids to hear and learn in both languages.

After the story, it’s time for an activity! These vary week to week and include arts and crafts, sensory play, and educational games — all designed to fuel creativity and keep those young minds active and curious.