I have the pleasure of sharing a birthday with the one and only Dr. Seuss on March 2, which makes celebrating that much more special, especially now that I have children. Each year, we don our stylish and fun Dr. Seuss attire and celebrate by reading our favorites like “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” “The Cat in the Hat,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” but the list goes on and on. This year would’ve been his 115 birthday and the world continues to celebrate a man whose stories will continue to live on. There are many events held throughout the Coastal Bend and most occur at local schools, which coincide with Read Across America week. But if you would like to participate in the local festivities, check out some events below and take your kids to an experience they won’t forget, because regardless of age, we all have a favorite Dr. Seuss book.
- Feb. 25 to March 3: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday all week with interactive displays, trivia facts, and takeaways. Free to the public. https://twitter.com/IslandCampus/status/1099058867001085954/photo/1
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 2: Early Scholars Academy, 1356 FM 43, will promote reading with activities, crafts, and a special guest. $5 a person for children 12 months and older. https://www.facebook.com/EarlyScholarsAcademyESC2/photos/a.730742456950297/2306039112753949/?type=3&theater
- 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2: Barnes and Noble, 5129 Blanche Moore, will host a children’s story time starting at 11 a.m. and will have grilled cheese and milk for $4 from the café. https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061999319-0
- 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 8: The Art Museum of South Texas will have a reading and craft workshop of “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket.” $5 for members, $10 for non-members https://www.evensi.us/moms-tots-pops-wocket-pocket-art-museum-south-texas/289871264
- Visit any of the local libraries for weekly children readings and a vast collection of Dr. Seuss books. http://cclibraries.com/
- Many schools and daycares are celebrating all week long for Read Across America with themed Dr. Seuss days, so make sure to check your child’s school calendar for special days.
For more information on Dr. Seuss books, games, tips for reading with your kids and even scholarships, please visit http://www.seussville.com/