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.
Monday Songs & Stories
Explore a Wide Variety of Stories
Imaginations come alive when a Kaleideum educator reads a story and sings a song.
Every Monday at 10:30 AM in the Little Learners exhibit on the fourth floor.
Tuesday Innovation Station
Become an Engineer in the Try It! Studio
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November 4th – Automata – Design a moving art piece
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November 11th – Rolling and Bouncing Explorations – Experiment with all things that roll and bounce
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November 18th – Mark Making Machines – Draw with the help of a robotic friend
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November 25th – Robotics Explorations – Learn all about robots and get hands on experience
Wednesday WonderLab
Discover New Science
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November 5th – Wheel Gyroscope – Spin round and round with the power of a bicycle wheel.
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November 12th – Inertia Experiments – Explore Newton’s first law of motion through exciting science demos.
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November 19th – Popping Corn – Discover how this tasty treat is made.
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November 26th – Turkey Time – Gobble gobble, it’s time for turkey science! Learn all about these big birds.
Thursday Curiosity Cart
Hands On Discovery with Activities and Demos
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November 6th – Walking Animals – Design and construct a moving paper animal.
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November 13th – Makey Makey Challenges – Take on physical challenges and learn about electricity.
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November 20th – Stop Motion – Create your own work of moving art.
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.
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November 7th – Magnet Play – Explore magnets and create your own artwork.
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November 14th – Marble Run – Rock and roll with some marble fun.
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November 21st – Balloons – Bounce, fly, and soar with some balloon fun.
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November 28th – Turkey Trot Obstacle Course – Trot like a turkey and conquer the Thanksgiving obstacle course.
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 occasionaly make an appearance.
Weekends in the Try It! Studio
Motion Commotion
Step into the Try It! Studio at Kaleideum and get moving with hands-on activities that explore the science and creativity of motion! From mark-making machines to stop-motion creations, discover how movement, momentum, and imagination come together in playful experiments and interactive making.
November 1-2: Create animated drawings.
November 8-9: Experiment with simple machines.
November 15-16: Design a balancing animal.
November 22: Create a Huey-inspired puppet.
November 23: Help a turkey escape on a zipline.
November 29-30: Gear-inspired creations.
Little Innovators
Little Innovators is a hands-on program for young children that sparks creativity and curiosity through fun stories, art, and science activities.
Nocturnal Animals | November 12, 3:30 pm
Whooooo is that? Investigate animals that only come out at night as we use our senses to practice echolocation, build a den, and create spooky shadows of our own.
Mini Meteorologists | November 29, 10:30 pm
Let’s get weather-wise as we explore the seasons of the year by building our own anemometers, creating clouds in a bottle, and even making an indoor snowstorm!
$5 per ticket. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K Innovator. Adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.