Little Sparks
2026-02-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-14 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-02-28 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 7 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.

Design + Doodle Lab
2026-02-12 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-05 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Under Pressure
2026-02-26 13:00 - 15:00
You’ve probably felt pressure before, but did you know that pressure helps shape the world around us? Explore how tiny pushes and pulls work together to help our world find balance.
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.

Inventivity Pop-Up Workshop | Alachua, FL
2026-03-07 10:00 - 23:30 | Good Life Station, 14925 Main St, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
ATTN: Families in Alachua!
Join us for a special pop-up workshop designed for curious kids ages 7–11 in the heart of downtown Alachua.
This hands-on experience invites young inventors to dive into the exciting world where science meets imagination. Through creative experiments and problem-solving challenges, participants will explore how observation and curiosity can spark innovation, just like history’s greatest inventors.
This workshop’s topic is “A Shocking Discovery,” where we will explore the science behind electrical circuits.
Register here to secure your spot.
Walk-ins the day of the workshop will be based on capacity, no cash is accepted for walk-in registration. This is a drop-off program. While participants are engaged in the workshop, parents are welcome to explore nearby shops and attractions. Adults who choose to stay are welcome to quietly observe the session.
This workshop is sponsored by the Alachua Chamber of Commerce.

Junior Achievement BizTown® | Leaving the Museum
2026-03-09 10:00 - 16:00
JA BizTown® is coming to the Cade! This immersive learning experience combines classroom lessons with a day-long visit to a simulated town, where elementary school students take on real-world roles. From operating banks and managing restaurants to writing checks and voting for mayor, students gain hands-on experience that brings classroom learning to life—helping them connect what they learn in school to how the real world works.
This exhibit is not open to the public.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Magic Masters
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00
Step right up to the Cade Museum where light bends, colors shift, and nothing is quite what it seems. In today’s optics adventure, we will explore how the eye and brain work together… and sometimes get tricked.
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.

Pi Day Celebration + Fundraising Challenge!
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
This Pi Day, the Cade Museum is celebrating with Pi-themed activities, a fundraising challenge, and some possible pie throwing!
We’re aiming to raise $3,141 by 3:14pm on Pi Day. If we hit this goal, our amazing museum director, Gwen Morgan, will take a pie to the face in the middle of the rotunda. Come see it in-person or livestreamed on Instagram.
Every dollar raised will support our invention-based STEAM programming, which equips learners of all ages with the curiosity, creativity, and confidence to think like inventors. From leading hands-on workshops in rural communities to teaching STEAM concepts to preschoolers through Head Start, your gift helps ensure that innovative learning experiences remain accessible to all.
As a thank you for your support, anyone who donates $10 or more may receive free admission to the museum on Saturday, March 14 or Sunday, March 15.
Whether you donate or simply want to witness the fun, all are invited to join us at 3:14pm on Saturday at the museum to see if Gwen gets pied. Come celebrate Pi Day with us and be part of the excitement as we turn 3.14 into meaningful impact for invention-based STEAM learning.
Join us for Pi-themed fun, friendly competition, and community spirit. Together, we can make Pi Day add up to something extraordinary.
