During December, Kaleideum is getting festive with a range of holiday events geared toward kids, adults, and everyone in between!
Festive Family Friday
Date: Friday, December 6
Time: 6-9 pm
Catch the holiday magic at Festive Family Friday in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem! The whole family can listen to live music, make reindeer food, and visit Santa in an enchanting Kaleideum setting. In addition, you can:
- Make a holiday tree decoration in the Try It! Studio.
- Check out the Magic Show in the Think Tank.
- Visit Santa’s Workshop. Have “Snow Much Fun” in Learning Lab A. Work in the “Elf Assembly Line” in Learning Lab B, and decorate the “Gingerbread House” in Learning Lab C.
Save money by purchasing tickets online before the event.
- Adults: $7 online; $10 day of the event.
- Youth 1-19: $7 online; $10 day of the event.
- Children under 1 are free.
The Museums for All price (with presentation of EBT, WIC or Link2Feed card) is $3 per person and may be purchased at the Welcome Desk the day of the event.
Ticket Link: https://19331.blackbaudhosting.com/19331/Ticketed-Event-Kaleideum-After-Dark-14Dec2024
DOWNLOAD THE FESTIVE FAMILY FRIDAY MAP.
Kaleideum After Dark: Ugly Sweater Party
Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 6:30-9:30 pm
Discover Kaleideum in a kid-free environment on the second Saturdays of the month. Kaleideum After Dark is Winston-Salem’s downtown social event that lets you experience the museum in a grown-up way. (Must be 21 and up to attend.)
Find your ugliest holiday sweater and join us in December. Raleigh band Hold Tone will be Jingle Bell rocking the museum; there will be ornament-making in the Try It! Studio, an adult hot chocolate bar on the Rooftop Adventure, and holiday trivia contests with prizes in the Digital Dome. Come early to dance, play, and “sleigh” the night away! You can buy your dinner at the food truck out front or take your Kaleideum After Dark ticket or receipt to Hungry Palate Bar & Grill that night for 20 percent off your meal!
Save money by purchasing tickets online before the event.
- $20 online
- $25 at the door.
- Ticket includes two drink vouchers for beer and wine. Cash bar available with full bar and signature cocktails.
Ticket Link: https://19331.blackbaudhosting.com/19331/Ticketed-Event-Kaleideum-After-Dark-14Dec2024
Exceptional Night at the Museum: Winter Wonderland
Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Kaleideum is dedicated to creating accessible and inclusive experiences for all members of the community. On October December 19, the museum will host its annual Exceptional Night at the Museum: Winter Wonderland! Families can celebrate the season by exploring sensory bins, making holiday ornaments, and engaging in hands-on activities that capture the essence of winter’s beauty.
Exceptional Night at the Museum is a series of exclusive events during which children and adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities — along with their families and caregivers — can enjoy the wonders of Kaleideum. Exceptional Night events offer inclusive and adaptive programming in a less crowded museum environment.
- Members free
- Non-members $7 per person.
Ticket Link: https://19331.blackbaudhosting.com/19331/Ticketed-Event-Exceptional-Night_Winter-Wonderland
Noon Year’s Eve
Date: Tuesday, December 31
Time: 11 am-1 pm
Ring in the NOON YEAR Kaleideum style at our Noon Year’s Eve Party. Dive into the fun for all ages with crafts, music, a dance party, and lots of confetti!
Noon Year’s Eve is included with regular museum admission or membership.