DOVER — The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire will celebrate its 26th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 27 with an afternoon of activities and treats, including birthday cake and ice cream for all, special live entertainment and party games.

The Children’s Museum Annual Birthday Celebration schedule is:

Noon to 5 p.m., “Touch A Truck” Ambulance Awareness: Climb aboard and explore a real ambulance with the professionals from McGregor Memorial EMS.

1 p.m., Author Visit: John Stadler, author of “The Cats of Mrs. Calamari” and other children’s books, will meet young fans and show how a book is created from start to finish

2:30 p.m.: Puppet Show: Lesley Smith and the Theatre of Life Puppets will present an eco-themed puppet show.

Ongoing activities will include face painting and party games, and each child can make and decorate a special birthday crown to wear home.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day. Guests are invited to enjoy a slice of birthday cake provided by Harvey’s Bakery and ice cream supplied by River Bend Variety.

All birthday party festivities are included in the regular admission. Children’s Museum of New Hampshire; is located at 6 Washington St., Dover. For more information call 742-2002 or visit www.childrens-museum.org.