SPARK Camp Registration is OPEN!

SPARK Camp is back, and this year’s theme is STEAM!
Dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math with engaging, hands-on activities designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning.

AUGUST 7, 2025

Play It Forward Annual Fundraiser

benefiting The Children’s Museum of Rochester, MN

SAVE THE DATE!

Play It Forward 2025 is set for Thursday, August 7! Save the date and stay tuned for ticket details!

2024 Event Recap – video by Media Core

What’s It All About?

Celebrate the impact SPARK has on our community with carnival-themed culinary delights and cocktails. Get your play on with music, carnival games, food trucks, photobooth, and prizes galore throughout the evening. 

The money we raise during Play It Forward supports a SPARK program called Play For All. This program helps cover free or reduced admissions for families who face financial barriers as well as supplies and props for our museum. With intentional outreach, coordinated programming, and many community partnerships, the Play For All program has grown by leaps and bounds. Play For All programming has increased by 1800% since we opened in 2020.

Enjoy the themed night dressed in black, red, and/or white! 

thanks to our 2024 play champion sponsors
Interested in being a Play It Forward sponsor in 2025? Email Julia Moffit at jmoffit@sparkrochestermn.org for sponsor opportunities!

Can’t Make it to the Event?

Click below to still show your support and donate to our Play It Forward Fundraiser!

Food Trucks

Enjoy complementary food from local food trucks!

Plus a full cash bar provided by Charlie’s Eatery and Pub!

Carnival Games

This carnival themed event comes packed with games from ring toss to balloon darts to axe throwing and so much more!

Win a prize or see how many “biggest loser” beads you can collect for a prize at the end of the night!

Prizes Galore

We are fortunate for an amazing community here in Rochester. Dozens of local businesses have donated gift cards, certificates, and so much more that you can win at all the carnival games!

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