Fuzzy, tiny, winged, clawed, fanged.  Bats can be a tough sell to a child. The problem is that their role is so vital on our planet that we need kids to fall in love with them. Come find out why bats are extremely important to the ecosystem. Join us for a

Creepy, kooky and altogether spooky! Our Spooky Museum will have you concocting mysterious mad experiments, seeing live creepy crawlers up close, and other monster-iffic activities as we make our way through the museum in search of goblins, goodies and goo! All ages are invited! Costume highly recommended. Registration not required.

10/28 We are joining the Day of The Dead Festival during their Twilight Lantern Parade, come see up in a lit up Hummer and say hello! Find out more using this link: https://dentondayofthedeadfestival.com/events/twilight-lantern-parade/

11/1 from 11:30-12 Papel Picado workshop at Explorium. Join our Executive director to learn how to make papel picado decorations. Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. Free with regular admission. Pre-registration is not required.

11/2 from 11:30-12 Alebrijes workshop at Explorium. Step into the imaginative world of Mexican folk art as we invite you to help us design our very own alebrije! Inspired by the artist Pedro Linares, who brought to life mystical creatures from his dreams. Free with regular admission. Pre-registration is not

Join us for a story and an activity to promote literacy and express creativity for all ages! Caregiver participation required. On the 1st Saturday of every month, we will open our doors 30 minutes earlier to allow for a quieter storytime. We will then do an activity that promotes literacy.

Celebrate National STEAM day with us! Discover the magic of autumn through hands-on experiments, exploring why things fall and the wonders of gravity. All ages welcome!

Join us for a colorful afternoon of crayon-making and collaborative art projects!   All ages welcomed. Included with admission.

Nature Steam Camp: Camp Description: Nature Camp is perfect for young naturalists and explorers. Includes both museum and trail activities, and a live animal presentation! Connect to nature through STEAM- science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Play games, participate in cooperative group challenges, and do hands-on activities that engage curiosity,