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
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April 7 – Water Filtration
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April 14 – Bee Hotel
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April 21 – Fruit and Veggie Batteries
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April 28 – Design a Tree House
Wednesday WonderLab
Discover New Science
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April 1 – Coverings and Keratin
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April 8 – Dandelions
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April 15 – Pollinating Friends
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April 22 – Weather Wonders
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April 29 – Seed Dispersal
Thursday Curiosity Cart
Hands On Discovery with Activities and Demos
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April 2 – Four Seasons and Seed Experiments
- April 9 – Terrarium Builds
- April 16 – Solar Nature Prints
- April 23 – Animal Adaptations
- April 30 – Mushroom Spore Prints
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.
- April 3 – Garden Sensory Bin
- April 10 – Origami Bunny Bookmarks
- April 17 – Bats
- April 24 – Gluey Raindrop Craft
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
Nature Explorers
April’s Nature Explorers theme invites kids to discover the outdoors through creative, hands-on play. Inspired by blooming flowers and springtime changes, activities spark curiosity and imagination. It’s all about exploring and connecting with nature in fun, meaningful ways.
Apr 4: Make a parachute to help a baby chick land safely
Apr 11-12: Design an animal habitat diorama
Apr 18-19: Create a flower pinwheel
Apr 25-26: Invent an insect and bring it to life with recycled materials
Little Innovators
Little Innovators is a hands-on program for young children that sparks creativity and curiosity through fun stories, art, and science activities.
Candy Craze Science | April 15, 3:30 pm
It’s a sugar rush as we experiment with a Skittles rainbows, grow some Gummy Bears, and mix up Peeps playdough!
Engineer It! | April 25, 10:30 pm
Transform into a mini engineer as we explore and solve problems using robots, dominoes, and musical circuits!
$5 per ticket. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K Innovator. Adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.