The Engineering Workshop - 3D Modeling & Printing
2026-09-19 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Embark on a journey of innovation and exploration with The Engineering Workshop at the Cade Museum. Each session brings a new and exciting theme, allowing participants to engage in hands-on projects 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.
Register online here.

Little Sparks
2026-09-20 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-24 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-09-27 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-10-01 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-10-03 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-10-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-10-08 10:15 - 11:00 and 6 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
2026-09-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-16 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.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures - Watt's Up?
2026-09-24 13:00 - 15:00
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 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.

Worldwide Day of Play - Free Admission
2026-09-26 10:00 - 16:00
Celebrate Worldwide Day of Play at the Cade Museum with free admission sponsored by the Children’s Trust of Alachua County.

The Engineering Workshop - Architecture
2026-10-03 13:00 - 14:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures - The Heat is On
2026-10-08 13:00 - 15:00

The Engineering Workshop - Scratch Coding
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:30

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures - Go With the Flow
2026-10-22 13:00 - 15:00
