This Week: January 22 - 28, 2024

Frozen Family Bash

Saturday, January 27th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a family night in Arendelle featuring Frozen-inspired STEAM activities and dinner from a local restaurant. Pre-registration is required.

All of the following activities are included in the ticket cost: Three STEAM activities in Kidzu’s Makery (projects you can take home!), Frozen Family Games, Dinner for the whole family, Decorate your own frozen sugar cookie for dessert, Frozen Costume Contest, Disney Jam Session, and Photo Booth. 

Registration is required. Register HERE.

Parents' Night Out

Friday, January 26th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Parents, you deserve a night out! Leave the childcare to us! Kids will enjoy a fun–filled night, including exhibit play & exploration, a staff led activity, and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa. This drop-off event is currently for children ages 3 – 9 (must be potty independent). Kids will exercise their minds, bodies, imagination, and independence.

Registration is required. Register HERE.

Free Supported Playgroups

Tuesdays, 8:30-10:00 (Virtual), 10:30-12:00 (in-person) Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00, 10:30-12:00 (in-person)

Kidzu Children’s Museum’s new Early Learning Environment, The Nest, is the only Orange County Affiliate hosting Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Supported Playgroups for children ages birth – 3 and their caregivers. Playgroups aim to support all Orange County caregivers not otherwise enrolled in licensed child care. There will be virtual options for families living in North Orange, or outside the public bus line. Each session consists of: Guided learning activities for infants, toddlers, and caregivers, Integration of early literacy and STEM activities into daily routines, connecting with other local caregivers, a focus on caregiver and child health and wellness, and Spanish interpretation available at every session. This program is FREE for residents of Orange County.

Registration is required. Register HERE.

Stories and Songs

Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join us in Kidzu's Forest Theater to read, sing and play! Stories & Songs is a fun early literacy experience and spotlights a variety of books and themes.

This program is included with admission.

Coming Up

Family First Friday

Friday, February 2nd from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join Kidzu’s Makery team for FREE themed STEMonstrations! This month, join Kidzu’s Makery team for STEMonstrations about Brilliant Botany! Kidzu is proud to have earned a 2023 NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Ribbon of Hope award, which will make STEAM and Kidzu’s makerspace, The Makery, accessible to all! Family First Fridays are monthly programs featuring free all-day museum admission with a range of facilitated STEMonstrations by real world scientists, artists, and makers! Additional support from the Grable Foundation and the NC Science Museum Grant Program.

Admission is FREE to everyone visiting the museum and Open Play Sessions at The Nest.

Summer Camp Registration 

Monday, February 5th at noon for members

Monday, February 12th at noon for non-members

Join us for another summer filled with creative exploration, tinkering, and making at Camp Kidzu! Registration will open on February 5th at noon for members and February 12th at noon for non-members.

See our camp dates HERE.

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Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday: 12:30 PM – 5 PM

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