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By Jupiter Tide Staff
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has a program for the kids who are too small to climb it.
Storytime & Crafts for Kids is built for children in Pre-K through kindergarten, according to the lighthouse's education page. It runs twice a month, on a Wednesday and a Saturday, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., in the shade of the Seminole chickee at the lighthouse, 500 Captain Armours Way, Jupiter.
What kids do
Staff read stories about lighthouse keepers, Florida history and local plants and animals, then kids make a craft. Both sessions each month use the same book and craft, so you can pick whichever day fits your schedule.
Dates
The lighthouse runs Storytime & Crafts twice a month on a Wednesday and a Saturday. Specific session dates are listed on the lighthouse's calendar. Confirm upcoming dates there before you go (or call 561-747-8380).
Cost and what to bring
Cost: $5 per child with one parent. Additional children under 6 are free. Any additional adult pays regular admission, listed at $15.
Bring: A small beach towel or mat for your child to sit on, and a water bottle.
No climb: Storytime doesn't include climbing the lighthouse. Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall, according to the lighthouse.
Sign up: The lighthouse asks families to register ahead. Arrive a few minutes early when you can, and check the calendar the morning of in case of weather or heat cancellations.
Older siblings in grades 3 to 5 have their own program: Lighthouse Homeschool Mornings, held the first Thursday of each month, which does include a climb. Find more family ideas at the lighthouse in our Tide Pool guide to visiting with kids.
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Sources
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, Storytime & Crafts for Kids (education page): https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/storytime-crafts-for-kids/
Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, calendar: https://www.jupiterlighthouse.org/calendar
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