Visitor
Engagement
There is a lot going on at Kaleideum each and every day. use this page to help plan your hands-on learning adventure!
Storytime
![Storytime](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Storytime.png)
Imaginations come alive when a Kaleideum educator reads a story.
Mondays at 10:30 AM
July 1 – Solar Storytime
July 8 – Science Storytime
July 15 – Maker Storytime
July 22 – Bubble Storytime
July 29 – Art Storytime
Innovation Station
![Innovation Station](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Innovation-Station.png)
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
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
July 2 – Cardboard Construction
July 9 – Robotics and Maker Demos
July 16 – Build It! Challenges
July 21 – Let’s Code!
July 28 – Eiffel Tower Build Challenge
Wonder Lab
![Wonder Lab](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wonder-Lab.png)
Unlock the mysteries of fascinating science
concepts from color creation to electricity’s essence.
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM & 11:30 AM
July 3 – Oobleck Experiments
July 10 -Color Magic Potions
July 17 – Liquid Nitrogen Demos
July 24 – Magnet Paintings
July 31 – Lava Lamps
Curiousity Cart
![Curiousity Cart](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Curiousity-Cart.png)
Spark your curiosity through arts and crafts, museum collections, science, and more.
Thursdays at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
July 4 – Zoatropes
July 11 – Strange Stories
July 18 – Shadow Art
July 25 – World in a Bottle
Preschool Discovery
![Preschool Discovery](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Preschool-Discovery.png)
Participate in an action-packed program with stories, music, movement, and more!
Fridays at 10:30 AM
July 5 – Dance Party
July 12 – Sensory Play
July 19 – Storytime
July 26 – Make and Take
Animal Encounter
![Animal Encounter](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Animal-Encounter.png)
Meet one of Kaleideum’s resident animals up close. Learn more about its behavior, adaptations, care, and handling from our animal care staff.
Four Days a Week!
Monday at 11:30 AM
Wednesday at 11:30 AM
Friday at 11:30 AM
Saturday at 11:30 AM
Little Innovators
![BubbleParty little girl playing with pom poms and bubbles](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1.png)
Action-packed programming for Pre-K visitors and their grown-ups!
Every 1st Wednesday and Last Saturday
July 3 – Strange Science
July 27 – Creative Chemists
August 7 – Ocean Explorers
August 24 – Amazing Astronauts
Creature Creation Lab
![TryIt Children and parents building in a maker space](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3.png)
Design and make an alien stuffed creature!
Sunday, August 18 at 1:00 PM
Embark on an intergalactic adventure to design and create your very own out-of-this-world stuffed animal inspired by aliens! Learn simple sewing skills that will bring your extraterrestrial friends to life. Join us for a stellar experience where creativity knows no bounds!
Free for Members; $10 for Non-Members
Recommended ages 8+
Try it! Studio
![Tryit build Challenge brother and sister showing off their creation](https://kaleideum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2.png)
Create, discover, and make amazing things in our Try It! Studio
July Weekend Schedule
July 6-7: Create a bird feeder to hang in your yard
July 3-4: Help us design a fort
July 20: Design a puppet show and put on a play
July 21: Slime Bar Sunday Workshop ($)
July 27-29: Become a champion and create an Olympic medal