Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Space Odyssey: Space Travel and Colonization
2025-09-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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
2025-09-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-16 10:00 - 16:00
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
2025-09-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-21 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-09-28 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-05 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.

Maker Workshops
2025-09-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-10-11 11:30 - 12:30
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.

Community Day: The Birth of Sports Science!
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a fun-filled day with free admission as we celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, The Birth of Sports Science! Discover how science and invention have transformed sports, from ancient training methods and homemade tonics to Gatorade, high-tech equipment, and data-driven performance tools.
Special guests include the UF Women’s Basketball Team, who will bring along their training technology for guests to try out firsthand, and more!
This hands-on community event is perfect for families, sports fans, and curious minds of all ages.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | I See the Lights! Optics and More
2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:00

Closing Early @ 3:00 pm
2025-10-03 10:00 - 15:00
The Cade Museum will be closing early, at 3:00 pm, on Friday, October 3.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

2025 Cade Prize for Inventivity
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:30
Join a room full of business leaders, investors, and the startup community to meet our 15 finalists and celebrate the 16th year of the Cade Prize for Inventivity! Get a chance to meet our finalists, see live pitch presentations, and find out who will walk away with over $100k worth of prizes as we announce this year’s grand prize and category winners. Tickets include hearty appetizers and an open bar with a selection of beer and wine.
Tickets on sale here.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Shedding Light on Circuits: The Flow of Electricity
2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00
