Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Maker Workshop: Cameras & Photography
2025-02-15 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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.

Little Sparks
2025-02-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-02-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-03-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-03-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-03-06 10:15 - 11:00 and 10 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.

Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Black Communities and Football
2025-02-18 17:00 - 20:30
Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discussions and a free documentary film screening of Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation.
The event will also feature insights from Coach Jessie Heard, who has shaped the football programs at both Lincoln High School and Buchholz High School, as well as Derrick White, Professor of History at the University of Kentucky and author of Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Jake Gaither, Florida A&M, and the History of Black College Football. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with key figures in football history and celebrate the lasting impact of the sport on our communities.
This event is proudly sponsored by the UF African American Studies Program and the Florida A&M National Alumni Association of Alachua County.
Register now
Special Offer: The first 90 registrants to sign up will receive a free copy of Derrick White’s book! You must attend the event in person to collect your book.

Maker Workshop: Marine Engineering
2025-02-22 11:30 - 12:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Space Odyssey
2025-02-27 13:00 - 15:00
Uncover the cosmos as you journey through space. Break out your telescope as we take a close-up look at a galaxy far far away.
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.

Maker Workshop: 3D Modeling
2025-03-01 11:30 - 12:30

Maker Workshop: Coding
2025-03-08 11:30 - 12:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Snack Science
2025-03-13 13:00 - 15:00
What about your lunchtime snack keeps you coming back for more? Uncover the fascinating psychology behind your favorite foods.
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.

Maker Workshop: AR & VR
2025-03-15 11:30 - 12:30

Maker Workshop: Vehicles
2025-03-22 11:30 - 12:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | LEGO Racers
2025-03-27 13:00 - 15:00
Are you racetrack ready? Put your engineering skills to the test as you design a LEGO car fit for the speedways.
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.

Community Day: Engage Your Amazing Brain!
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
Join us to celebrate Brain Awareness Month with free admission to the museum! Explore the wonders of the brain through hands-on activities and interactive experiences for all ages. Meet University of Florida researchers and see research from The Rhoton Collection®, showcasing groundbreaking advancements in neuroscience.
Dr. Rhoton was a groundbreaking local neurosurgeon studying internal brain anatomy for 40-plus years at the University of Florida. Plus, check out our new museum theme, Energy: Beyond the Grid and Into the Future, and discover how watts, fusion, and the power of the mind fuel the world around us!
This Community Day is sponsored by the Rhoton Family Foundation.

Maker Workshop: Low Tech Game Design
2025-03-29 11:30 - 12:30
