SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Magic Masters
2026-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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.

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 and 1 more date
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.

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.

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 4 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.

Spring Break 5-Day Art In The Wild Camp
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-20 16:00
Have you ever wondered what happens when nature and art come together? Explore a world of possibilities as you draw, paint, and create your way through the patterns, colors, and textures of the natural world. Grab your art supplies and get ready to see nature in a whole new way!
Dates: March 16-20
Grades: 1–3rd
Price: $349 per student
Register here.
8:00am- Early Drop Off
5:30pm- Late Pick Up
Registration closes on March 12, 2026.

Spring Break 5-Day Reduce, Reuse, Create Camp
2026-03-16 09:00 - 2026-03-20 16:00
What do cardboard, a water bottle, and a tin can have in common? They can all be transformed into something new! Discover how the ideas of reduce, reuse, recycle, and repurpose can spark creativity as you design and build a one-of-a-kind sculpture from recycled materials.
Dates: March 16-20
Grades: 4–6th
Price: $349 per student
Register here.
8:00am- Early Drop Off
5:30pm- Late Pick Up
Registration closes on March 12, 2026.

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.

Museum Closed | Easter
2026-04-05 10:00 - 16:00
The Cade Museum will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observance of the Easter holiday.

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.

Students Thinking BIG: Student Innovation Spotlight Night
2026-04-10 17:30 - 21:00
Join us for a fast-paced evening celebrating bold ideas and the students behind them. This high-energy, 3-minute innovation thesis-style event features student founders and innovators delivering rapid, compelling presentations that showcase their ventures, research, and creative problem-solving.
Each presenter has just three minutes to capture the audience. Expect concise storytelling, big thinking, and fresh perspectives.
After the presentations, continue the conversation and build connections with students, alumni, and community partners in a welcoming, dynamic atmosphere.
Come ready to be inspired and to meet the next generation of innovators.
Get your tickets here.
