Gardening Camp 2018
2018-05-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-05-31 09:00 - 12:00, 2018-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Calhoun Middle School Garden, Denton Street & Parkway Street, Denton, TX, United States
Our gardening camp is back, better than ever! Join us for a 4-day camp based on the Junior Master Gardener curriculum. This camp is from 9am-12pm daily and is for children who have completed k through 12.

Operation Exploration at the Denton Public Library
2018-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 | South Branch Library, 3228 Teasley Lane, Denton, TX, 76210, United States
Join us at the South Branch of the Denton Public Library for a giant operation game and human body lesson. This program is listed in the DPL summer catalog as well. Good for ages 5-8.

Up Up and Away: Explorium STEAM Camp 2018
2018-07-30 09:00 - 2018-08-03 12:00 | North Lakes Annex, 1117 Riney Road, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Children entering 2nd – 5th grades are invited to join in the fun for Explorium’s first STEAM camp! Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with techniques building kites, paper airplanes and other flying vehicles, as well as observing a professionally controlled drone in person! Each day will include hands-on activities meant to challenge their ability to problem solve and think critically. While flight will be a main theme, students will also have time to experiment with Makey Makey, Snap circuits and other STEAM related activities. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack for a mid-morning break. Come join in the fun and we look forward to seeing you there!

Grand Opening!
2018-09-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Explorium Denton, 5800 I-35 N. Suite #214, Denton, TX, United States
We are pleased to announce our grand opening! You may choose a time slot of 12-2pm, or 2-4pm. Reduced ticket prices apply for this event only: $4 for adults and children.

Explorium's #CardboardChallenge
2018-10-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton, 5800 I-35 N. Suite #214, Denton, TX, United States
Join Explorium as we build, play and share! This event is come and go during our normal operating hours (10:00am-5:00pm). Participation is free; it is part of regular admission and membership. We will have supplies — you are welcome to bring cardboard, glue, markers, and other creative building materials you’d like to use. This will be a make and take event, so whatever you make, you are welcome to take home!
Why do it?
It’s a really effective way to develop 21st century skills by tapping into children’s natural creative talents. And when you participate in the #CardboardChallenge, you join a fun, quirky and caring community of organizers all over the world!

Coffee Crawl
2018-12-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Denton Square, 110 W Hickory St, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Welcome to Denton’s Coffee Crawl 2018!
Benefiting Explorium – Denton’s Children Museum
What’s a Coffee Crawl?
Essentially, it’s a purposeful tour of local coffee shops, one at a time, within a given geographical location, that includes sampling and any entertainment or shenanigans the organizer may insert.
Why You’re Crawling!
This event is a fundraiser for Explorium – Denton Children’s Museum. With help from the City of Denton, and with the cooperation of each of these local shops, you’re helping keep the doors open to Denton’s newest family experience.
What to Expect…
Each coffee shop on this passport will offer you a special drink or treat for this event. You are welcome to purchase additional items while you are there if you’d like! While in line, one of our volunteers will punch your passport indicating you’ve made that stop. If you go to all five shops on the passport, you will receive a special commemorative mug after the event! Your visit must take place between 8am and 11am on Saturday, December 8, 2018. If you’ve gone to all five, please stop by Explorium to recieve your free mug!
How to Get the Most Out of Your Crawl:
• Dress for the weather, and leave your pets at home.
• Plan to park and walk to the “Downtown” shops all at once. Carpool if you can!
• Shop while you sip. These shops and other nearby retailers have great holiday gifts!
• Post on social media and tag us @ExploriumDenton. Use #dentoncoffeecrawl2018.
• Introduce yourself to others in line, our volunteers, and the shop owners. Relationships matter!
• Continue the spirit of giving by donating at exploriumdenton.org/give.

Sewing Class
2018-12-28 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come learn how to use a real sewing machine and take home a pillow case you create! Parents and children collaborate together to create this sewing project! For ages 8 and up.
$10 for members; $15 for non members. Stay and play afterward!
Only 10 slots available – register today!
Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/AlLXrg69r6wzBszLdqTFGw?t=1545410494

MLK Day Robo Mini-Camp
2019-01-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
This day camp is for children currently in grades 2-5. It will give participants the chance to interact with a few different types of robots and learn the basic principles of coding. The cost is $40 per participant, and each child will need to bring a sack lunch. Only 16 slots available so register soon!

TWU STEM Day
2019-02-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Explore the world of science with students
from Texas Woman’s University!
Participants will engage in Chemistry, Earth
Science, and Art through hands on activities
and play. Every child will receive prizes.
This is a come-and-go event.
$1 off regular admission from 10-2 TODAY ONLY!

Dino Bo!
2019-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join us from 2-4 on March 10 to welcome Denton’s newest traveling educator Dino Bo! This is a come-and-go time of listening and experiencing. Regular admission fees/membership will apply. No ticket is necessary.
https://www.facebook.com/events/730318294034602/

CANCELLED: Touch-A-Truck
2019-03-23 10:00 - 13:00 | CH Collins Stadium Parking Lot, 1500 Long Rd., Denton, TX, 76209, United States
OUR EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Touch-a-Truck is a community-wide event hosted by Explorium. Families will have dozens of vehicles to climb on, get in and explore. We anticipate antique tractors, emergency vehicles, racecars, and construction vehicles, along with food trucks and children’s activities provided by local community organizations.
Attention special needs families: our quiet hour is 9-10 – please join us!
If you are interested in volunteering for Touch a Truck, please email us at volunteer@exploriumdenton.org.
Questions may be directed here: info@exploriumdenton.org.
Check out last year’s blog post for photos!
Thank you to all of our 2019 Sponsors!

Chemical Adventures!
2019-03-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
The ACS Student Chapter at UNT presents chemistry demonstrations at Explorium!
Regular admission/membership applies.

Professor Brainius
2019-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Welcome Professor Brainius to Explorium on Saturday, April 6. Be amazed by chemistry and physics as Professor Brainius EDUCATES, MOTIVATES and INSPIRES young minds! For more information about this edu-tainer, visit http://www.professorbrainius.com/
Standard admission/membership applies.

Free Friday!
2019-04-19 13:00 - 17:00
Thanks to our local morning Rotary group, we are offering free admission from 1-5pm on Good Friday, April 19. Please note that due to fire code capacity limitations we may be issuing wristbands to children and limiting visits to one hour to avoid overcrowding.

Science of Sound
2019-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Dull Roar, the TAMS student band, will be presenting an engaging program about the science of sound. Then, you’ll get to experiment with instruments or make one to take home! Appropriate for school-aged children. No need to register; regular admission/membership applies.

Late Opening
2019-05-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Explorium Denton, 5800 I-35 N. Suite #214, Denton, TX, United States
The museum will be opening late today – We will be open at 12 noon.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
2019-05-09 - 2019-05-10 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
To celebrate national sleepover day*, we are hosting a stuffed animal sleepover!
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the museum any time Thursday, May 9, and pick it up the next day. Leave your email address when you check in and we will send you pictures of the adventures your critter has at the museum overnight!
Suggested $1 donation at drop-off to cover any damages that may occur while stuffed animals explore the museum.
No registration required.
*THIS EVENT IS NOT A SLEEPOVER FOR HUMANS!

Lolly Hopwood and Friends
2019-06-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Join Lolly for a live music performance Sunday, June 9 from 1-2pm. Lolly Hopwood and Friends play lively, family-friendly tunes to be enjoyed by children of all ages. Standard admission/membership applies.

Closed
2019-06-16, 2019-07-04 | Explorium Denton, 5800 I-35 N. Suite #214, Denton, TX, United States
Please note that the museum is closed today.

Parent-child Yoga with Alana!
2019-07-03 09:30 - 10:00, 2019-07-10 09:30 - 10:00, 2019-07-31 09:30 - 10:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
We are pleased to present yoga for parents with kids each Wednesday morning in July! This class will take place in the green space at the end of our walkway. Bring your little one for some stretching, meditation, and fresh air, then come play at the museum. Bring your own mats as well. Participants will receive $1 off admission!

PC: printingkaos.com

Dino Bo: Carnivores vs. Herbivores
2019-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Dino Bo is back!
In this interactive program, Dino Bo teaches children how carnivores hunted and how herbivores kept from becoming a meal. Utilizing crowd participation and fun props, various scenarios found in the fossil record are acted out. Kids enjoy learning how their favorite dinosaurs defended themselves from hungry carnivores! After the presentation, children are invited to examine real dinosaur fossils from several of the dinosaurs discussed.
Children ages 3 and up will enjoy Dino Bo.
Standard admission/membership applies.

Parent-child Yoga with Alana!
2019-07-17 09:30 - 10:00

Lunar Landing Anniversary Party!
2019-07-20 20:00 - 2019-07-21 00:00 | Explorium Denton Children’s Museum, 5800 I-35 North Suite #214, Denton, TX, 76207, United States
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing with us! Come swing dance to live music from The Mary Boppins band and enjoy a swing lesson from the Denton Swing Society. Enjoy some child-free play at the museum, and enjoy light appetizers and a drink ticket with each entry. This is an ADULTS ONLY event.
Tickets are $20/person or $35/couple or $25/person at the door
*More info to come!

Bookfair Fundraiser at Barnes & Noble
2019-08-17 09:00 - 22:00 | Barnes and Noble, 2201 I-35 East South Space N01B, Denton, TX, 76205, United States
Shop in person or online at www.bn.com using Bookfair ID: 12544094! Explorium receives a percentage of sales from your purchase.
