Dirty Birds Day | Family Fun Day

Step up to the plate for a day of big-league fun at the Clay Center! Celebrate the opening of our newly renovated Pitching Cage exhibit (brought to the Clay Center thanks to the generous support of the Charleston Dirty Birds) with baseball-themed activities for the whole family. Meet players from the Dirty Birds, design your own baseball cap, create action-packed artwork, and build a mascot puppet to cheer on your team. It’s a full day of creativity, movement, and museum magic—perfect for fans of all ages.

What to Expect⚾

Swing into Color: Baseball Action Art
Roll paint-covered “baseball” ping-pong balls to create bold, abstract art. A high-energy twist on classic action painting!

Cap It Off: Design Your Own Baseball Hat
Use puffy paint and your imagination to decorate a baseball cap to wear and take home. Every hat is a home run!

Pitch, Catch & Chat with the Pros
Meet the Dirty Birds, snap a photo, and try your hand at pitching and catching with real pros.

Dirty Birds Mascot: DIY Dusty Puppet
Create your own “Dusty” puppet using paper templates, craft supplies, and popsicle sticks. Perfect for cheering from the stands!

SPECIAL PROMOTION: Any child who attends Dirty Birds Day at the Clay Center will receive a FREE TICKET to the Fireworks Night baseball game on June 14 at 6:35 PM at GoMart Ballpark!

The Clay Center gratefully acknowledges the Charleston Dirty Birds for their support in fostering scientific exploration. Their support helps bring new educational opportunities to the Avampato Discovery Museum and makes it accessible to everyone!

This event is free with museum admission.