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Explore the Daily Happenings at Kaleideum

At Kaleideum, there’s always something exciting happening every day of the week! Our interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and daily programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages. From science experiments and creative art projects to sensory-friendly experiences and themed events, you can explore, learn, and play with us all week long. No matter when you visit, you’ll find opportunities to dive into fun, educational, and immersive experiences that spark curiosity and creativity.

Songs & Stories and Tot Time

Programs for our littelest learners

Songs and Stories is every Monday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.

Tot Time is every Tuesday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.

Tuesday Innovation Station

Become an Engineer in the Try It! Studio

March 3 – Bee Bot Drawing
March 10 – Airplane Launchers
March 17 – Leprechaun Traps
March 24 – Wind Up Toys
March 31 – Battery Stack and Makey Makey

Wednesday WonderLab

Discover New Science

March 4 – Holograms with Magnatiles
March 11 – Fossil Identification
March 18 – Invention Process
March 25 – Ancient Inventions

Thursday Curiosity Cart

Hands On Discovery with Activities and Demos

March 5 – Braille
March 12 – Shrinky Dinks
March 19 – Diaper Experiments
March 26 – Mark Making Machines

Friday Preschool Discovery

Programming Designed for Our Little Learners

Join us every Friday at 10:30 AM in the Try It! Studio

Recommended for visitors aged 6 and under.

March 6 – Magnatile Buildings and Magnet Mazes
March 13 – Bridge Building
March 20 – Marble Run and Ramps
March 27 – Catapults

Animal Encounters

Meet Kaleideum's Animal Ambassadors

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in ‘Our Nature’ at 11:30 AM. Our Animal Care specialists will introduce you to one of our animals and share all the best facts with visitors!

Recommended for Visitors of All Ages. Be aware that snakes and other reptiles will occasionally make an appearance.

Weekends in the Try It! Studio

Inventions and Innovations

In the Try It! Studio, dive into the science and creativity of opposites. Through hands-on exploration, visitors will investigate concepts like fast and slow, push and pull, and cause and effect—revealing how opposing forces shape the world around us.

Mar 1: Design and test your own spinning top

Mar 7–8: Build a robot from recycled materials

Mar 14–15: Craft and play your own harmonica

Mar 21–22: Invent a tool from recycled materials

Mar 28–29: Create and test your own bubble wand

Full Calendar