Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention

Little Sparks
2025-10-02 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-04 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-05 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-09 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-11 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2025-10-18 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) 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.

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

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.

Design + Doodle Lab
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, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-30 10:00 - 16:00 and 2 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.

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

Sparks & Spooks 🎃
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00
Our Sparks & Spooks event returns for another year! Join us on Saturday, October 25 from 10am to 4pm for a scary good time! 👻
Children (17 years and under) in costume will be treated to free admission to the museum where they can enjoy a variety of spooktacular games, goodies, and activities.
No pre-registration required.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures | Measurements Rule! The World of Calculations
2025-10-30 13:00 - 15:00
