Turn everyday scraps into spectacular sculptures! In Trash to Treasure Sculptures, kids will use recycled and found materials—like cardboard, bottle caps, fabric scraps, and more—to build their own unique works of art. This eco-friendly activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and conversation about sustainability while showing that with a little imagination, anything can become art!
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! Don't miss the Special Member Morning, one Wednesday a month, where we have a special Member only activity!
Join 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. ⏰ 10:00 – 10:30 AM Let’s explore emotions, practice mindfulness, and grow together! 💙✨
Gather ‘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.
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 […]
Come cuddle up with Stella, a friendly and lovable therapy dog with Pet Partners! 🐶💛 Alongside her trainer, Shari, Stella 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! 🐕✨
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 […]
Stick around after Story Time for our DIY Bookmark Station! Kids can design their very own bookmarks using markers, stickers, and colorful materials—perfect for keeping their place in their next great read. This activity is part of our Summer Bookworm Challenge, so if you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the perfect time! All participants get […]
Come cuddle up with Stella, a friendly and lovable therapy dog with Pet Partners! 🐶💛 Alongside her trainer, Shari, Stella 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! 🐕✨
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!
Celebrate kindness and connection by creating your own colorful friendship bracelets and lanyards! Kids can choose from a rainbow of beads and threads to design a special bracelet or lanyard to wear or share with a friend. A fun, hands-on way to express creativity and spread a little joy! Included with daily admission or membership.
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!
Come cuddle up with Bernie, a friendly and lovable Golden Doodle and registered therapy dog with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs! 🐶💛 Alongside his trainer, Tim, Bernie brings comfort, joy, and calm to little learners through gentle interactions and furry friendship. 📅 Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday ⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM Stop by for […]
Stomp into July with our first Dinosaur Month activity! In this colorful kickoff, kids will dip toy dino feet into paint and march them across paper to create prehistoric masterpieces. Watch your little paleontologists explore patterns, colors, and imagination—one footprint at a time! Included with daily admission or membership. Let the dino fun begin! 🦕🎨
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! Don't miss the Special Member Morning, one Wednesday a month, where we have a special Member only activity!
Get your claws crafting! Kids can create their very own dinosaur puppets using paper bags, colorful cutouts, and plenty of imagination. Will it be a friendly Triceratops or a roaring T. rex? It’s the perfect hands-on activity for storytelling and prehistoric pretend play. Included with daily admission or membership. 🦖🧠✂️
Gather ‘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.
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 […]
