Are you looking for some fall break fun? We've got you covered! kidscommons will be open Sunday - Saturday Oct. 8-14......that means we are open on MONDAY, Oct. 9. We also have a great fall break camp planned. See the information following and call today to register. October 10-12 Art and Science on the Outside Time: 12:30-4:30PM Ages: 9-12 Registration Deadline: October 5 Cost: $100 members/$115 non-members Camp min. 6/max. 12 To register: Phone 812.378.3046 or stop by the museum. Explore the lesser-known work of female artists and scientists. Prepare to get messy with art projects and experiments. Take a trip through time to meet a new favorite artist or artwork while learning about what it was like to grow up as an outsider in the world of art and science. Disclosure: camp information will include sensitive content such as race, gender and human form in art. Refund Policy for camp: 1. kidscommons reserves the right to cancel any camp which fails to meet the required minimum participation. Full refunds will be issued in such instances. 2. If a child withdraws from a camp by the registration deadline, kidscommons will refund the camp fee minus $20.00 for processing. 3. No refunds will be given if the child is withdrawn from a camp after the registration deadline.

Come climb with us! Jadon has just reconfigured the hand holds and would love to belay you up the wall. Climbers must be five years old with a signed parent/guardian release form. http://www.kidscommons.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/ClimbingWallReleaseForm.pdf

Friday, Sept. 22 is Design Friday. Celebrate the inaugural exhibition of #ExhibitColumbus with a design challenge from 3:30-4:30PM. Activities are free with museum admission which is just $3.50/person from 3:30-5:00 on regular BCSC school days! While you're downtown, take the opportunity to become an official Exhibit Columbus Explorer. You can pick up your Exhibit Columbus activity guide at kidscommons, visit the installations and come back to claim your Exhibit Columbus Explorer button.

Don't miss Free Family Fun Time this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10am - 5pm sponsored by our community partner MainSource Bank. One adult is recommended for every 5 children.

kidscommons will be CLOSED for annual cleaning Sept. 18 and 19. We look forward to seeing you Wed. morning when we open at 10:00 am!

Having fun making Mbira: African thumb pianos, at the farmers market.

Saturday, Sept. 16 is World Wide Day of Play. Turn off your screens and visit kidscommons for family game time! We will have several giant games for you to enjoy. Get your punch card stamped at the various game stations and win a prize! Join the nation.....get up, get out and go play! Activities are free with museum admission.

Registration deadline extended for STEAM After Dark this Friday, Sept. 15! KIDS – join us for an exciting evening of science and art! This three hour event will introduce children to STEAM concepts while giving them time to explore the museum after-hours. It’s parents night out while we share science, technology, engineering, art & math with kids through fun, hands-on activities and experiments! Payment is due at time of registration. Time: 5-8PM Ages: 3-12 Cost: $14 member/$18 non-members Event min. 20/max. 40 per night. Registration deadline: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14. To register: Phone 812.378.3046 or stop by the museum. A pizza dinner will be provided at the beginning of each night. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions. Questions regarding the cancellation policy of STEAM After Dark should be directed to the museum education manager at educator@kidscommons.org. Additional fall dates are October 20, November 17 and December 15.

Kidscommons now has the exhibit Columbus activity guides! Stop by today to pick one up. #exhibitcolumbus

Our next STEAM After Dark is just around the corner! Call to register for the Sept. 15 event. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 12. KIDS – join us for an exciting evening of science and art! This three hour event will introduce children to STEAM concepts while giving them time to explore the museum after-hours. It’s parents night out while we share science, technology, engineering, art & math with kids through fun, hands-on activities and experiments! Payment is due at time of registration. Time: 5-8PM Ages: 3-12 Cost: $14 member/$18 non-members Event min. 20/max. 40 per night. Registration deadline: The Tuesday before the event To register: Phone 812.378.3046 or stop by the museum. A pizza dinner will be provided at the beginning of each night. Please advise us of any dietary restrictions. Questions regarding the cancellation policy of STEAM After Dark should be directed to the museum education manager at educator@kidscommons.org. Additional fall dates are October 20, November 17 and December 15.

Create your one of a kind maze on the third floor. Move me, Maze is waiting for you!