Every Saturday from 10:30am-12:30 pm, we host a program called Mix It Up where we invite community artists, scientists, and makers to come into our exhibit space and interact with the children through demonstrations or interactive workshops
After our exhibit opening for The Front Yard adults are encouraged to head over to City Kitchen from 5:30 – 7:30pm to sip on Bee’s Knees cocktails where a portion of the proceeds of the cocktails purchased will benefit Kidzu.
Need childcare? Kidzu’s has 15 spots available from 5:30-7:30pm for your kids to enjoy supervised play and a bee-themed movie. Cost is $15, for ages 3-9 (must be potty-trained)
Here’s a peek at our outdoor exhibit progress! Don’t forget to come out to our opening reception this Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm. Luna Pops will provide delicious treats and little ones can help us put the finishing touches on our herb garden and decorate garden stakes!
Join Kidzu for this summer’s COLD SNAP! Participants will chill out while mixing up a batch of homemade ice cream! While the ingredients churn in the old fashioned maker, kids will join our guest scientist and explore a variety of frozen science experiments. When the ice cream is served, we’ll visit the Maple View Mobile kiosk to add a free topping to our sweet, summer treat. Ages: 3-9 Cost: $10 per child
Join us for this fun event and make a Fourth of July (Red, White & Blue) t-shirt to show off your patriotic spirit and creativity! Program is geared to ages 5 and older. Kidzu will supply white t-shirts, but you are welcome to bring your own pre-washed white t-shirt. Drop-off is available for children 5 years and older. Please make sure to note your child’s age and shirt size. Cost: $12 (or $17 with drop-off childcare).
Today we had two visitors make an amazing ship out of materials from the scrapyard. The boat had people, fish, and three propellers!
Flutter into the Makery this week as we celebrate the most colorful pollinators, butterflies! Kick off National Pollinator Week, as we use wax and symmetry to create our own encaustic garden. Bob Palmatier, local illustrator, and environmental educator will be bringing along his collection of butterflies and bees to help get us started!
We have started construction for Kidzu’s new outdoor learning garden. Check back every week for progress pictures!
Kidzu will be hosting a special workshop on June 29th. We will be partnering with the American Dance Festival to celebrate dancing stories with Jody Cassell & Jude Casseday. Through sounds, rhythms and creative movements children join in making stories come alive. These adventures are originals and/or folk stories created from real life experiences found in the newspaper. Ages PreK to 5th grade will enjoy all aspects of these literary tales. Free on the University Place Center Stage! This program will be On Wednesday, June 29 at 10:30am
Kids will enjoy a fun-filled night including exhibit play & exploration, a movie, and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa — one of our University Place restaurants. This is a drop-off event for children ages 3-9 (must be potty-trained). Kids will exercise their minds, bodies, imagination and independence. Mark your calendars now for these 2016 PNO’s from 6:30-9:30pm: 7/8, 7/22, 8/12, 8/26. Cost: $25 for the first child and $15 each additional child in the same household. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Register at http://bit.ly/1YuZb0F