Purple Up Day: Creature Feature Experience

This event last took place on Apr 12th, 2025
11:00 AM EST (1100R)

USO is bringing an ​Interactive and Educational - ​Live Animal Program or Creature Feature animal experience to the children of New England’s Servicemembers. Additionally, we are offering resource, arts and crafts tables, and other activities before and after the show.

Animals provided by - https://www.curiouscreatures.org/

Opportunity for Active Duty - Guard, Reserve personnel and their families

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