🧒 Tumblin’ Tots
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterA Toddler Thursday Special! Little ones will roll, jump, and climb in this movement-focused session designed to build gross motor skills and confidence.
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🚀 Patriotic Rockets
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterBlast off with creativity! Kids will design and decorate their own red, white, and blue rockets—complete with their name on it. It’s a festive way to celebrate the Fourth of July and explore a bit of STEAM fun while personalizing their patriotic masterpiece. Included with daily admission or membership. 🚀🎆
HOLIDAY HOURS: CLOSING EARLY!
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterSPARK will be open from 9:00AM to 2:00PM on Thursday, July 4. We’re closing early to allow our staff and visitors time to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
🫧 Games in SPARK Park
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterLet’s take the fun outside! Weather permitting, we’ll head into SPARK Park for classic yard games, bubbly fun, sidewalk chalk masterpieces, and more. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, get moving, and spark creativity in the sunshine. Included with daily admission or membership. ☀️🎨🫧
🧑🔬 STEM Friday
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterSTEM 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
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterFamily 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!
🦕 Prehistoric Playdough Prints
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterStep into the past with this hands-on prehistoric play! Kids will press toy dinosaur feet into playdough to make tracks and fossil impressions. Explore textures, patterns, and the mystery of ancient creatures—no excavation required! Included with daily admission or membership. 🦕🦴🖐️
🦖 Folded Paper Dinosaurs
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterRoar into creativity with folded paper dinosaurs! Kids will learn simple folding techniques to create their own dino friends using colorful paper. From fierce T. rexes to long-necked Brachiosauruses, this activity brings origami-inspired fun to life—prehistoric style! Included with daily admission or membership. 🦖📄✨
🦕Pom Pom Dinosaurs
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterFluffy, fun, and full of personality! Kids will create their own adorable dinosaurs using colorful pom poms, googly eyes, and craft supplies. Whether it’s a spiky Stegosaurus or a cuddly Triceratops, these prehistoric pals are perfect for imaginative play and take-home fun. Included with daily admission or membership. 🦕🎨🧶
❤️ Grandparents Play FREE
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterGrandparents 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!
✨ Coping Copilots
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterJoin us for Coping Copilots, a special program designed to help kids build emotional resilience through fun, interactive activities! 🌟 Led by experts, this engaging session fosters social-emotional learning in a playful and supportive environment. 📅 Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday ⏰ 10:00 – 10:30 AM Let’s explore emotions, practice mindfulness, and grow together! 💙✨
🥚 Hatching Frozen Dino Eggs
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterBrrr… it’s a prehistoric chill! Kids will become dino egg rescuers as they help hatch frozen dinosaur eggs made of ice. Using warm water, droppers, spray bottles, salt, and other hands-on methods, young paleontologists will explore how different tools and temperatures can melt the ice and reveal the hidden dinos inside. It’s a fun, sensory […]
Member Morning
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterMember 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! Don't miss the Special Member Morning, one Wednesday a month, where we have a special Member only activity!
🤘 Sign Language Story Time
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterJoin 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 Wednesday & 3rd Sunday ⏰ 11:00 – 11:30 AM Come play, learn, and discover the magic of storytelling through sign language! 👐💛
📚 SPARK Story Time
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterGather ‘round for SPARK Story Time! A SPARK staff member will lead young readers through a delightful book filled with imagination, fun, and learning. This cozy read-aloud is perfect for families to enjoy together—and it counts as a check-off on your Summer Bookworm Challenge sheet! Included with daily admission or membership.
🧒 Toddler Thursdays
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterBring 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 […]
📖 Tot Storytime
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterJoin us for a special Tot Storytime—just for our littlest learners! Held on Toddler Thursday, this cozy, interactive story session is designed for children ages 3 and under. We’ll read playful picture books and explore simple themes perfect for toddlers’ growing minds. A gentle, joyful introduction to the world of stories and imagination! Included with […]
🦈 Shark Art
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterGet ready to make a splash with Shark Art! Kids will create their own fin-tastic shark masterpieces using scrap paper, scissors, and glue. They'll cut and layer shapes to design their very own open-mouthed sharks peeking out of the water—complete with silly teeth and googly eyes! A jawsome way to dive into creativity during Shark […]
🧑🔬 STEM Friday
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterSTEM 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!
☀️ Sharky Suncatchers
SPARK, the Children's Museum of RochesterDive under the sea and make your own Sharky Suncatcher! Kids will use contact paper, tissue paper, and a shark silhouette to create a colorful porthole-style window scene—just like peeking out from a submarine into the deep blue sea. Hang it in a sunny spot to watch your shark swim through the light! Included with […]