Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2026-01-10 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-24 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-01-25 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.

Exhibit Closing | Fascination of Science
2026-01-11 10:00 - 16:00
Explore the intersection of art and science through the lens of German artist Herlinde Koelbl. The exhibit features portraits of Nobel laureates and leading scientists from around the globe. First shown in Germany in 2020, it has since traveled around the world.

Junior Achievement BizTown® | Visiting Now
2026-01-12 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.

Design + Doodle Lab
2026-01-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-25 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-29 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 16:00 and 4 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.

Pop-Up Workshop @ Good Life Station
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Good Life Station, 14925 Main St, Alachua, FL, 32615, United States
Attention: families in Alachua! The Cade Museum is bringing our programming out to you! Join us for a special pop-up workshop at Good Life Station in the heart of Alachua’s Main Street.
This hands-on learning experience is a drop-off program for curious kids ages 7–11! 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 will explore “What’s the Matter” where kids will learn about the states of matter.
While participants are engaged in the workshop, parents are welcome to visit the Downtown Alachua Farmers Market or explore nearby shops and attractions. Adults who choose to stay are welcome to quietly observe the session.
Register your child here.
