Try It! Studio Maker Moments
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Try your hand at a maker activity in a space where creativity knows no bounds. The recycled material wall will be open Tuesday mornings and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

June 7-8: Design a boat and test its ability to float.
June 14-15: Create a paper playground.
June 21-22: Take on the challenge of our Try It! Studio Games.
June 28-29: Let’s go fly a kite inspired by superheroes.

Animal Encounter
2024-05-01 11:30 - 12:00 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.

Live Planetarium Show: Digital Dome
2024-09-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for a traditional planetarium show to explore the stars and planets with our expert guides. Each show is a unique voyage of discovery. The Digital Dome is located on the 2nd floor of Kaleideum. Tickets $3/members; $5 non-members

Musical Laser Matinee: Taylor Swift
2025-06-10 13:00 - 13:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Shake it off in the Digital Dome with the music of Taylor Swift, set to our state-of-the-art laser system! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members.

Expedition Reef
2025-06-01 14:00 - 14:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Embark on an oceanic safari to learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.”
Expedition Reef immerses you in an undersea adventure that allows one to discover how corals grow, feed, reproduce, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth—while facing unprecedented threats from climate change, habitat destruction, and overfishing.

Kaleideum After Dark: Boardwalk Bash!
2025-06-14 18:30 - 21:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Step right up for a night of grown-up fun at Kaleideum After Dark: Boardwalk Bash! Discover the museum in a kid-free environment filled with beachy vibes and throwback tunes. Try your hand at classic boardwalk-style games, get festival-ready at the Fanciful Faces glitter bar, belt out your favorites during karaoke in the Digital Dome, and craft a nostalgic Summer Camp friendship bracelet in the Try It! Studio.

Local radio legends WTOB will be spinning the best in beach music and classic rock, setting the scene for a laid-back summer night you won’t forget.
Get your tickets early and save! $20 online | $25 at the door (includes two drink vouchers for beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage). Grab dinner at the food truck (June is Drift Along Pizza) or enjoy 20% off your meal at Hungry Palate Bar & Grill when you show your Kaleideum After Dark ticket!

Grab your crew and kick off summer with some sparkly, seaside-style fun — no sunscreen required!
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Songs & Stories
2025-02-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Imaginations come alive when a Kaleideum educator reads a story and sings a song.

Innovation Station
2024-05-07 10:30 - 11:00 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Explore engineering and new technology through hands-on activities. Innovation Station is part of Prism, Kaleideum’s engineering and innovation initiative sponsored by the David Mounts Gonzalez Foundation.

Musical Laser Matinee: Elton John
2025-06-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, hello Digital Dome! Join us for the music of Elton John, set to our state-of-the-art laser system! Tickets are $3 for members and $5 for non-members.

Messy Morning
2025-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Roll up your sleeves in the Try It! Studio, where hands-on sensory play and delightfully messy activities happen every Wednesday morning.

Wonder Lab
2024-05-01 10:30 - 11:30 | 120 West Third Street, 120 West Third Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Unlock the mysteries of fascinating science concepts from color creation to electricity’s essence.

Wonder Lab
2025-05-07 13:30 - 14:00, 2025-06-04 13:30 - 14:00 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States

Curiosity Cart
2025-06-05 09:00 - 12:00 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Spark your curiosity through arts and crafts, museum collections, science, and more.

Mrs. Cottontail and Friends
2025-03-20 11:00 - 11:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
It’s storytime with a twist … Mrs. Cottontail will read a story, do yoga exercises, and bring a special fluffy friend. Included with admission or membership.

Exceptional Night at the Museum: Summer Splash
2025-06-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Kaleideum, 120 W 3rd Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Wade into a sensory-friendly evening featuring a rooftop bubble dance party, water play, summer art, and exciting games! Exceptional Night events offer inclusive and adaptive programming in a less crowded museum environment. Members free; non-members $5.
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