Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across the grounds! In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be held at Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.
Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. on the Porch of the Literary Arts Center at Alumni Hall will now feature the CLSC Young Readers Book Discussion, geared toward educators, librarians, parents, and children’s literature enthusiasts, immediately followed by a Play CHQ event on the lawn of Alumni Hall for kids of all ages.
Weeks 1, 2 | Weds | Turner 205 | Ages 21+Move over mega-distilleries!
Miller-Edison Cottage Shipman Garden Tour and Q&A: Hosted by the Bird, Tree and Garden Club of Chautauqua, with support from Betsy Burgeson, Supervisor of Gardens at Chautauqua, these weekly tours of the Ellen Biddle Shipman garden at the historic Miller-Edison Cottage are a favorite summertime experience. The cottage was the home of Chautauqua co-founder Lewis...
Week 1 | W | Smith Wilkes Hall | Ages 14+ Chautauqua Lecture Series speaker Elizabeth Goitein deepens her engagement with the Chautauqua community first in conversation with an Institution program leader followed by an extended audience Q-and-A.
Enjoy paddling while learning about historic sites along the shores of Chautauqua Institution during this hour-long guided kayak tour. The tour begins and ends at the Sports Club. The cost is for rental of single or tandem kayak plus $10 per person for the tour guide. Limited spots so please reserve one day before the...
PJ Andrews co-coordinates the U.S. Bahá’à Office of Public Affairs’ collaboration with individuals, organizations, and agencies in the U.S. engaged in public discourses and policy advocacy directed toward racial justice and racial unity. Prior to joining the office in 2017, PJ worked in ethical culture development for the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), in government...
Marla Frederick is the John Lord O’Brian Professor of Divinity and 18th Dean of Harvard Divinity School, the first woman to hold this position in the school’s 207-year history. Prior to this appointment, she served as the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Religion and Culture at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology from 2019 to...
Weeks 1 to 5, Wk 7, Wk 8 | Weds | Pier Building Classroom | Ages 21+ The Grape Discovery Center is sponsoring seven different wineries who will introduce, taste and discuss up to three award-winning wines from their winery.
Week 1 | M, W, F | Turner 205 | Ages 10+ Three separate classes, please choose Monday, Wednesday or FridayThis chocolate talk (with substantial samples!) is sure to be the perfect afternoon treat given the Week One theme exploring the U.S. Presidency.
Weeks 1 to 9 | Weds | Turner 102 | Ages 8+A fun class to learn to craft unique pendants that look like glass!
Play CHQ invites families to explore together through games, crafts, STEM activities and more throughout the 2024 season. You can join the fun at pop-up locations across the grounds! In case of inclement weather, all Play CHQ events will be held at Sheldon Hall of Education, Room 202.