Design + Doodle Lab
2026-03-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates
Unleash your creativity with a drop-in art experience for all ages. Throughout the day, we’ll offer a variety of pop-up art projects designed to inspire imagination and hands-on exploration. Prefer to follow your own muse? Head to our open art station, where you’ll find a wide range of materials and art supplies ready to become whatever masterpiece you dream up.

Little Sparks
2026-03-14 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-03-29 10:15 - 11:00 and 8 more dates
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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Forces and Motion
2026-03-26 13:00 - 15:00
Launch into the physics that makes takeoff possible through propulsion and locomotion. We’ll explore the forces that send objects soaring, spinning, and shifting direction right here at the Cade Museum.
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.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
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.

Exhibit Closing: The Birth of Sports Science
2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
Today is your last chance to check out The Birth of Sports Science: From Gatorade to Other Amazing Game Changers! The exhibit explores how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to Gatorade, high-tech equipment, and data-driven performance tools. Discover the breakthroughs that changed the game, the inventors who dared to ask new questions, and the future of sports science.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Inside Out
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00
The human body is a finely tuned network of systems working together in harmony to keep us stable and healthy. From inside out, we’ll explore some of the automatic mechanisms that protect and support our amazing human bodies.
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.

Price: $15 per student (ages 7–11)
Registration: Register online here or in-person at the front desk
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.
