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.