Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Winter Cade Camps: Silly Seasons
2024-01-02 09:00 - 2024-01-05 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall – times of the year that could mean a beach trip, a snowy holiday, or even a break from school! But why do we split the year up into seasons, and how do they happen? Learn how different parts of the planet experience the seasons and how they affect our lives!
Registration closes 12/28/2023.
Grades: K-2nd
Price: $279 per student
Register here.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Winter Cade Camps: AI Explorers
2024-01-02 09:00 - 2024-01-05 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Hey Alexa, sign me up to unlock the future! With robots that can learn like people, there’s no end to the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence, and they all begin with your imagination! Start your journey by navigating the ins and outs of Artificial Intelligence and learn about AI that’s changing our world.
Registration closes 12/28/2023.
Grades: 3rd-6th
Price: $279 per student
Register here.
For information about camp scholarships, click here.

Little Sparks
2024-01-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-06 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-13 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-01-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-02-01 10:15 - 11:00 and 11 more dates
Little Sparks is a fun and interactive program that introduces littles (ages 0-5) to science concepts through music, dancing, crafting, stories, and more.
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Included in the cost of admission, no pre-registration required.

Free Admission Days: Hoggetowne Goes Downtown
2024-01-27 10:00 - 2024-01-28 16:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention has partnered with Hoggetowne Medieval Faire to provide FREE museum admission during the Hoggetowne Goes Downtown Faire from January 27–28, 2024 at Gainesville’s Depot Park.
Artisans and craftspeople shall ply their trades with skill, olde world demonstrations shall enchant, and the clash of swords in stage combat shall resonate through the air. Let not thy heart be heavy, for medieval music and dance shall lift thy spirits, and a living chessboard shall unfold its strategic dance. Witness royal knighting ceremonies with the King and Queen, indulge in food court favorites, and savor the timeless delight of turkey legs!
Museum Hours: 10am–4pm
Faire Hours: 10am–6pm
Hoggetowne Goes Downtown is produced by City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Homeschool Resource Fair
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Join us on February 3rd at Cade Museum from 11am-1pm for a dynamic event tailored for homeschooling families. Explore educational resources, interact with various local organizations, and connect with fellow homeschoolers.
Registration allows for free admission to the Cade Museum for the duration of the day. Sign up here.
Did you know the Cade Museum has its own homeschool drop-off program? Learn more about SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures here.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures
2024-02-08 13:00 - 15:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination through hands-on observation and experimentation. Participants will develop the skills to inquire and problem-solve, drawing inspiration from the ingenious minds of history’s greatest inventors. With an exciting new theme each month, there’s always a fresh opportunity for imaginative exploration and learning.
This month’s theme is Life Sciences: Genetics.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at front desk of museum.
This is a student drop-off program. Adults and children not participating in the program must purchase separate museum admission if they wish to explore the museum with the participant at the end of the program.

Maker Workshops
2024-02-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-09 11:30 - 12:30 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with our Maker Workshops at the Creation Station. Each week brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on maker sessions where they can build and create using a variety of materials, electronics, and coding platforms. Immerse yourself in the world of technology and creativity, where each workshop is a unique adventure in the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Suggested Participation Ages: 9 years old and up; children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop.
Price: $5 per participant + cost of admission
No pre-registration required. Please visit the front desk of the museum on the day of your visit to purchase a ticket. Admission is required to purchase a ticket to the workshop.

Maker Workshop
2024-02-17 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-02-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2024-03-02 11:30 - 12:30

Behind the Graft: Craft & Coopering (21+)
2024-02-21 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cade Museum, 811 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
This special wine tasting event goes beyond the glass to explore the science involved in the art of winemaking with the Cade’s resident scientist and wine lover, Patty Lipka, and Chris Spangler from Negociants International.

We’ll be tasting six Australian wines from Yalumba, challenging your taste buds with comparison tests, and nibbling on hors d’oeuvres from Superette.

Featured Wine List: Organic Viognier, Eden Valley Viognier, Organic Shiraz, Barossa Shiraz, Bushvine Grenache, The Sanctum Cabernet, Wildly sparkling
Price (Adult 21+): $25
Register here.
