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Take part in our special kid-friendly programs to enjoy hands-on learning fun led by our engaging expert staff.
Get ready for an evening of fun—no grown-ups allowed! Participants ages 5 to 12 will play, experiment and learn alongside other kids in their age group.
Since participants are sure to work up a hearty appetite with all this science fun, we’ll be serving grilled cheese sandwiches with French fries for dinner!
Shocking Science
Saturday, September 27, 2025
4–7 p.m.
Explore electrifying and powerful secrets behind this fundamental form of energy by playing with squishy circuits and building a light-up project to take home!
Spooky Science: Genes, Guts, and Goo
Saturday, October 18 or Saturday, October 25, 2025
4–7 p.m.
Get hands on with DNA, (fake) blood and more as we explore whether what flows through our veins is maybe not so scary after all. Costumes welcome for this spooky edition!
Wilderness Wisdom: Survive and Thrive
Saturday, November 15 or Saturday, November 29
4–7 p.m.
Discover how blubber keeps whales and seals warm in icy environments and how fabrics do the same for us. Then, apply your knowledge in a building challenge—can your structure withstand wind and rain?
Admission to Kids’ Night Out costs $65 per child (including tax). Spaces are limited, so book now to reserve your spot!
Questions about Kids’ Night Out at CF Sherway Gardens? Please see our Kids’ Night Out Information Package here!
When school is out, the learning fun begins! Kids aged 5-12 can join our experts for hands-on activities, exhibit exploration and a day of science play at our PA Day Camps.
Brains, Bones, and Beyond
Friday, October 10, 2025
9-4 p.m.
Muscles and joints and bones—oh my! Ever wonder how your brain and your body work together to keep you moving? Get under your skin with this month’s theme and build some moveable parts to take home!
Registration coming soon.
Science Under the Skin
Friday, November 14, 2025
9-4 pm
This full-day program costs $85 per child (including tax). Campers need to bring their own lunch for this program. Spaces are limited, so book now to reserve your spot!
Registration coming soon.
Thursdays in November 2025
9-10 am
Is there anyone more curious than a toddler? Indulge your little one’s natural hunger to learn with this playful, science-themed drop-in program. Caregivers and toddlers ages 12 to 24 months are invited to join us on Thursday mornings in November from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Each session costs $25 (tax included) and pre-registration is required. After the program, participants are invited to stay and explore the exhibits at their own pace. Spaces are limited, so book your spot in one or more sessions now!
Registration coming soon.
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