Now STREAMing!
Welcome to our year of Now STREAMing! Streaming is not just for watching the latest shows and movies. STREAMing is also exploring the worlds of Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math in exciting new ways! Join us this year as we explore each discipline and how they all enrich and compliment one another while you journey through fun and immersive programs that spark creativity and foster curiosity. Look for the letters S.T.R.E.A.M. next to all of our programs to see what areas we are exploring!
*Programs are included with museum admission or membership unless otherwise stated.
October 2025
September 29th - October 5th
Toddler Fest: Move & Groove
Wednesday, October 1st
10AM - 12PM
Kick off the very first Melody and Motion of the season! After the program, create a fun make-and-take activity.
Toddler Fest: Fall into STEAM
Thursday, October 2nd
10AM - 12PM
It’s all about balance! Explore activities like balance scales, apple tree balancing games, and exciting take-home projects that make learning fun.
Toddler Fest: Toddler Rave Party
Friday, October 3rd
10AM - 12PM
Light up the dance floor at our very first Toddler Rave! Grab a glow stick, move to the music, and enjoy a safe, playful, and toddler-friendly party zone.
Toddler Fest: Pumpkin Play!
Saturday, October 4th
10AM - 12PM
Pumpkins, ramps, and creativity—oh my! Roll pumpkins down DIY ramps, decorate your own mini pumpkin to take home, and celebrate the season with fall-tastic fun.
Open Makerspace: DIY Headbands
Create your own finishing touch to a costume with your own headband. Create anything from animal ears to a unicorn horn!
Pop-Up Program: Filtered Light (S, A)
Saturday, October 4th
3PM - 4PM
Discover how filters affect the way we see images in space by drawing different designs and looking at them through blue and red filters.
October 6th - October 12th
Melody & Motion: Firefighters
Wednesday, October 8th
10:30AM - 11AM
Perfect for Ages 2-5
Put on your fire helmets and drive your truck to the music!
Start with Art: Witches and Wizards – Make Your Own Wand (A)
Saturday, October 11th
10AM - 12PM
Using recycled materials, design your own magic wand!
Open MakerSpace: Soft circuits – Light up Felt Buttons
(T, A)
Saturday, October 11th
1PM - 3PM
Make your own light up buttons using felt, batteries, and light bulbs to dress up your costume.
Pop-Up Program: What’s in the Box? (A)
Saturday, October 11th
3PM - 4PM
Put your senses to the test! Feel different objects and take your best guess at what is inside while discovering how the brain uses visual memory to know objects without seeing them.
October 13th - October 19th
Melody & Motion: Acorns
Wednesday, October 15th
10:30AM - 11AM
Perfect for Ages 2-5
Explore the journey of an acorn through the book Little Acorn and search for acorns as you move like a squirrel.
Start with Art: Ghosts and Goblins: Green Oobleck (S)
Saturday, October 18th
10AM - 12PM
Join us to make your own icky, sticky oobleck that oozes with fun.
Open MakerSpace: Sewing Treat Bags
(A, M)
Saturday, October 18th
1PM - 3PM
Sew a simple treat bag with our sewing machines.
Pop-Up Program: Origami (A, M)
Saturday, October 18th
3PM - 4PM
Explore the art of origami as you make different designs through folding paper.
October 20th - October 26th
Melody & Motion: Pumpkins
Wednesday, October 22nd
10:30AM - 11AM
Perfect for Ages 2-5
Practice clapping and tapping as you count pumpkins.
Start with Art: Monster Mash – Make Your Own Monster (A)
Saturday, October 25th
10AM - 12PM
Create a monster collage of your own spooky creature.
Pop-Up Program:Tangrams (A, M)
Saturday, October 25th
3PM - 4PM
Discover how shapes create patterns and designs with tangram challenges.
October 27th - October 31st
Melody & Motion: Spiders
Wednesday, October 29th
10:30AM - 11AM
Perfect for Ages 2-5
Explore colors and shapes with spiders as you dance to the monster boogie.
November 3rd - November 9th
Free Museum Day!
Saturday, November 8th
10AM - 5PM
Explore four floors of educational interactive exhibitions and one of the largest indoor climbing structures in the United States!
All visitors and members must pre-register.