Little Sparks
2026-04-26 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-19 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-18 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-16 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 10:15 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 10:15 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 5 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
2026-04-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 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 | Neat-ure!
2026-04-23 13:00 - 15:00
Sometimes to discover the next big idea, all you need is to stop and smell the roses. Biomimicry is engineering inspired by the fantastic forms and functions we observe in nature. Journey to the intersection of invention and nature as we uncover how living things inform creation and design.
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.

Pop-Up Workshop @ Newberry Branch Library
2026-04-11 13:00 - 14:30
Attention: families in Newberry! The Cade Museum is bringing our programming to you! Join us for a special pop-up workshop at the Newberry Branch Library.
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.
Register your child here.

Students Thinking BIG: Community Innovation Day
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00
Enjoy free admission to the museum from 10 am – 2 pm!
Join us for a family-friendly, open showcase where students from the University of Florida and Santa Fe College share their work through creative exhibits, demonstrations, and storytelling installations. Organized by thematic areas such as AI, medical innovation, automotive design, and sustainability, you’ll have a chance to explore how students are thinking BIG about real-world challenges and shaping ideas through design to be welcoming and engaging for audiences of all ages, encouraging curiosity, conversation, and discovery.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
