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Florida Children's Museum Curating the World for All Children to Explore
Open in the new Bonnet Springs Park!

We've got your Field Trip Forecast for the week! Monday 🌞 Tuesday 🌞 Wednesday 🌞 Thursday 🌞 Friday ⛅Saturday - Sunday 🌞 D...
10/18/2026

We've got your Field Trip Forecast for the week!

Monday 🌞
Tuesday 🌞
Wednesday 🌞
Thursday 🌞
Friday ⛅
Saturday - Sunday 🌞

Don't forget October 24 - 26, heroes* and their families receive free Museum admission and all children who come dressed up as a community hero will receive $5 off their admission.
Get the details: https://explorefcm.org/event/community-heroes-celebration/2026-10-25/

10/17/2026

Here's a craft to do at home to inspire your kid's SPARK ✨

Materials you will need:
- Paper
- Small Paintbrushes or Cotton Swabs
- Baking Soda
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Turmeric (the spice we had at Namaste!)

Step 1: Mix 1/2 cup water with 1 TBSP of baking soda.
Step 2: Use paintbrushes or cotton swabs to draw a picture or write a secret message on your paper.
Step 3: Let the paper dry! (about 15 minutes)
Step 4: While it is drying, mix 1/2 cup of rubbing alcohol with 1 tsp of turmeric.
Step 5: Dap the turmeric solution onto your drawing to reveal the art! Use a paper towel, paint brush, or even try a spray bottle for a cool effect (just remember turmeric may leave yellow stains).

Try this color-changing ink trick, no heat required!

10/17/2026

All treats - no tricks 🍬 Our Trick or Treat Parade is happening Friday, October 30!

Guests are invited to walk through the Boo-seum offices for a sweet Halloween experience just for kids.

11 AM & 3 PM

This candy-filled event is included with museum admission and free for members!

Heads up, parents! The museum will be CLOSED this Saturday, October 17 - we are setting up for a special event that even...
10/16/2026

Heads up, parents! The museum will be CLOSED this Saturday, October 17 - we are setting up for a special event that evening.

Wonder is an adults-only gala celebrating the power of play and supporting the future of children. The evening is presented by Nicholas and Dr. Ashley G. Barnett.

We look forward to welcoming you back at 10 AM on Sunday!

Heading to the museum this week? Here's you're field trip forecast! 🌞 Monday🌞 Tuesday🌞 Wednesday (Paws to Read at 2:30 p...
10/11/2026

Heading to the museum this week? Here's you're field trip forecast!

🌞 Monday
🌞 Tuesday
🌞 Wednesday (Paws to Read at 2:30 pm)
🌧️ Thursday (clear after 1 pm)
🌧️ Friday (clear after 1 pm)
🚫 Saturday we are CLOSED for a special event!
🌞 Sunday

Heads up, parents! Bonnet Springs Park's Bienvenido happening today comes with a few parking changes ⬇️Parking is free i...
10/10/2026

Heads up, parents! Bonnet Springs Park's Bienvenido happening today comes with a few parking changes ⬇️

Parking is free in the morning. Starting at 1 PM, the following changes begin:

🔵 Preferred parking inside the park gets is $10, with no re-entry.
🟢 Free parking available outside the gates (Tree Lot and across the street). Tram service will NOT be provided for parking outside the park.
🟡 Free Park and Ride is available off-site through Citrus Connection. Pick Ups will be at the lot near the RP Funding Center, Lakeland Downtown Terminal and Rose Street . Drop-Off will be behind the Florida Children’s Museum. Bus service will be continuous from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Free parking all day returns Sunday, October 11!

Learn more about BSP's Bienvenido: https://bonnetspringspark.com/event/bienvenido-a-bsp-oct-10-2026/

10/09/2026

Save this for when your kids want to go to a corn maze but its raining or hot outside🌽

The Corn Maze returns October 24 through November 29! Run through our indoor inflatable maze, located on the first floor.

What if your kid could try painting walls and creating gardens with 0 mess? Try out these DIY dream activities in Buildi...
10/08/2026

What if your kid could try painting walls and creating gardens with 0 mess?

Try out these DIY dream activities in Building Buddies! The whole neighborhood is ready to tackle their next home-improvement project with little helpers.

Building Buddies was developed by Loodo Exhibits, and touring in partnership with Sciencenter.

Send this to a teacher in your life 🍎💚Happy World Teacher's Day!
10/05/2026

Send this to a teacher in your life 🍎💚

Happy World Teacher's Day!

10/03/2026

Thanks to Reynier Llanes for the best smelling art workshop we’ve ever done!

Address

600 Bonnet Spgs Boulevard
Lakeland, FL
33815

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(863) 687-3869

Website

,https://explorefcm.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FCM-Social-Story.pdf

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