Bring your littlest learners to SPARK every Thursday for a day full of playing, learning, and discovering together! The Tot Spot will be available all day in the Imagination Station. A special 30-minute morning program will rotate, ensuring various enriching experiences for young learners. FREE admission for kids 3 & under. Adults and children 4 […]
Join Healing Rhythms Music Therapy for an engaging and interactive session where kids can explore music, movement, and mindfulness! 🌟 Led by board-certified music therapists, this program encourages self-expression, emotional well-being, and connection through the power of rhythm. Perfect for little ones to enjoy a calming and engaging musical experience! 📅 Every 2nd & 4th […]
Hop on over for a special visit from our friends at Olmsted County 4-H! As part of Animal Education Month and the Animal Adventures series, 4-H members will show off their rabbits in a mini rabbit show at SPARK. Kids will learn fun facts about rabbit breeds, care, and showing—plus get an up-close look at […]
STEM Friday at SPARK is a hands-on, interactive program every Friday from 11:00–11:30 AM, featuring a new STEM-based activity each week. Join us for exciting experiments, creative challenges, and discoveries that make science, technology, engineering, and math come to life!
Join us for a special Spanish Story Time with Claudia Tabini, a dedicated SPARK board member and proud staff member of the Southeast Service Cooperative (SSC)! Claudia will share a vibrant, engaging story entirely in Spanish—perfect for bilingual families or anyone curious about learning another language through the joy of storytelling. This program highlights the […]
Family Yoga – Every Saturday from 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session led by a local instructor. This family-friendly class encourages movement, mindfulness, and bonding through playful poses and gentle stretches!
It’s a purr-fect day for a paw-ty! 🐾 Camp Companion is stopping by SPARK with some adorable friends—from playful puppies to cuddly kittens and more. During this special visit, guests can sign up for a time slot to step into the animal room and enjoy gentle, up-close time with these sweet rescue pets. Come learn […]
Waddle you create for World Penguin Day? 🐧 Join us to celebrate these cool creatures by making your very own Pet Rock Penguin! Using rocks, cotton balls, googly eyes, paper, and more, kids will craft a waddling buddy to take home. It’s a hands-on way to honor our flightless friends—and it’s too cute to miss! […]
Celebrate International Sculpture Day the SPARK way—with lots of squishing, shaping, and creating! Kids will use colorful playdough to sculpt their own imaginative masterpieces. Whether it’s a towering creature or a silly shape, this open-ended play is all about creativity, fine motor fun, and the joy of making something from scratch! Included with daily admission […]
Grandparents Play Free Day – Every Tuesday, grandparents enjoy free admission to SPARK, thanks to the generous support of the Astrup Family Foundation, Sterling Pharmacy, and Carl & Verna Schmidt. Bring the grandkids for a day of play, learning, and lasting memories!
Special Member Morning – Every Wednesday from 9:00–10:00 AM, SPARK members enjoy an exclusive, quieter play hour before the museum opens to the public. It's a special perk designed for a more relaxed and engaging experience! April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day! Join us for a heartwarming Member Morning as we celebrate the amazing […]
Come cuddle up with Walter, a friendly and lovable Anatolian Shepherd Great Pyrenees and registered therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs! 🐶💛 Walter brings comfort, joy, and calm to little learners through gentle interactions and furry friendship. Stop by for tail wags, belly rubs, and the magic of a therapy dog’s love! 🐕✨
Bring your littlest learners to SPARK every Thursday for a day full of playing, learning, and discovering together! The Tot Spot will be available all day in the Imagination Station. A special 30-minute morning program will rotate, ensuring various enriching experiences for young learners. FREE admission for kids 3 & under. Adults and children 4 […]
A Toddler Thursday Special! Little ones will roll, jump, and climb in this movement-focused session designed to build gross motor skills and confidence.
STEM Friday at SPARK is a hands-on, interactive program every Friday from 11:00–11:30 AM, featuring a new STEM-based activity each week. Join us for exciting experiments, creative challenges, and discoveries that make science, technology, engineering, and math come to life!
Family Yoga – Every Saturday from 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, join us for a fun and relaxing yoga session led by a local instructor. This family-friendly class encourages movement, mindfulness, and bonding through playful poses and gentle stretches!
Join us for Sign Language Story Time with Traci from Circle of Friends Signing School! 📖✨ Enjoy interactive stories, songs, and fun while learning basic ASL signs. 📅 Every 1st & 3rd Sunday ⏰ 11:00 – 11:30 AM Come play, learn, and discover the magic of storytelling through sign language! 👐💛
Grandparents Play Free Day – Every Tuesday, grandparents enjoy free admission to SPARK, thanks to the generous support of the Astrup Family Foundation, Sterling Pharmacy, and Carl & Verna Schmidt. Bring the grandkids for a day of play, learning, and lasting memories!
Wednesday, May 7 | 9:00–10:00AM We're kicking off May with a very special Member Morning. Start your day with your mini BFF at our Bestie Breakfast—a sweet celebration of friendship and fun! Customize your own yogurt cup with tasty toppings like fruit, candies, whipped cream, and granola. We’ll have dairy-free options, granola bars, and plenty of […]
Join Miss Angie’s Place at SPARK!🌿🎨📚 This interactive session encourages creativity, self-expression, and connection through Art, Nature, Education, and Well-Being—creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all. She might also have a bunny friend along! 📅 Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday ⏰ 10:15 – 11:00 AM Come learn, create, and grow with Miss Angie’s Place—where […]
