Family First Friday

 Friday, September 1st from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. This is a FREE event.

 Join Kidzu’s Makery team every first Friday for FREE themed STEMonstrations! Admission is FREE all day. This month, join Kidzu’s Makery team for STEMonstrations about Earth Exploration!

Parents' Night Out

 Select Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

 Parents, you deserve a night out, so leave the childcare to us! Kids will enjoy a fun–filled night, including exhibit play and exploration, a staff led activity, and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa. This drop-off event is for ages 3 – 9 (must be potty independent). Kids will exercise their minds, bodies, imagination, and independence.

Special edition PNO: Pumpkin Painting!! on Friday, October 27th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

 Pick & paint a pumpkin from our garden at Parents’ Night Out! Parents, you deserve a night out, so leave the childcare to us! Kidzu is hosting a Halloween party! Kids will enjoy a fun–filled night, including exhibit play,  Halloween games and dinner from Alfredo’s Pizza Villa. This drop-off event is for ages 3 – 9 (must be potty independent). Kids are encouraged to wear their Hallweeen costumes to the event!

 Register here.

Supported Playgroups

 Tuesdays 8:30 AM – 10 AM (virtually) and 10:30 AM – 12 PM. Wednesdays 8:30 AM – 10 AM and 10:30 AM – 12 PM. This event is FREE.

 Join us in the Nest for this 12-week session that integrates early literacy and STEM activities into daily routines, encourages connections among caregivers, and focuses on caregiver and child health and wellness. This program is for Orange County residents (children ages 0 – 3 and their caregivers) who are not enrolled in licensed childcare.

 Registration is required. Register here

Laughing Monitos Drop-In Classes

 Mondays and Fridays starting October 2nd. Classes available in English and Spanish at varying times between 12 PM and 2 PM. Check out our web calendar for more details here.

 Immerse your child in a world of music and language! Our engaging classes are a joyful journey through speech and language-focused children's songs. Your little ones will groove, chant, and explore both small and large movements, all while having a blast. We enrich their experience with a delightful mix of visual, auditory, language, and social stimulation. It's a dynamic blend of discovery and fun, tailored to this crucial early stage of childhood development. What sets us apart? Our classes are led by a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist, ensuring that your child receives expert guidance in every session. Join us on this remarkable adventure where your child's growth and joy are at the heart of every beat!

Coming Up

Fall Festival at Durham Hub Farm

 Saturday, October 14th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at DPS Hub Farm 117 Milton Road, Durham. This event is FREE.

 Come find Kidzu among many community partners at the DPS Hub Farm annual Fall Fest! There will be activities for all ages and fall treats!

Pumpking Painting Party

 Wednesday, October 25th from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

 Your family is invited to our Pumpkin Painting Party! Choose your pick of pumpkins from our pumpkin patch and paint it to be put on display on Halloween night. Get creative and impress your friends by painting your pumpkin as a scary scarecrow, a friendly frankenstein, or conjure up a creation of your choosing. We will have a seasonal snack bar to enjoy while you paint. 

Costumes are encouraged but optional. There will be a costume parade through the museum for kids that would like to participate.

 Register here.

Haunted House Gingerbread Workshop

 Saturday, October 21st from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

 Summon your crew to create as a group or drop off your kiddos to our Haunted House Hangout. Assemble your haunted house with pre-made cookie walls and ghoulish icing. Make it a monster mansion by adding colorful candy to the walls and roof. A seasonal snack station will help to ensure your haunted house makes it home and does not get devoured at the event. You will want to display it on halloween night for all your friends and family!

 Register here.