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Joyful Learning for All Ages
Thinkery for the Holidays
From building joyful memories with your friends and family to sharing the gift of joyful learning, there is a way for everyone to experience Thinkery for the Holidays!
Programs
Thinkery LIVE
Wendesday, November 27 – DJ Dance Party!
From lively music to engaging puppet shows and more, each event will offer a unique, interactive experience for the whole family to enjoy during your visit to the museum.
STEAM Pop-Ups
Everyday at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Daily activities designed to make each visit an exciting educational adventure!
Baby Bloomers
Friday & Saturday, 8 – 10 AM
November & December Theme: Sensory Sensations!
Baby Bloomers is a special program during which the museum is open exclusively for visitors ages 0–3 years and their families.
Accessible Play
Immunocompromised Hours
Sunday, November 17, 8 – 10 AM
Sensory Friendly and Immunocompromised Hours are part of our commitment to ensure that ALL children and families can experience Thinkery.
Artist in Residence
Thinkery’s Artist in Residence (AIR) program aims to bring local, interactive art into our museum at the Meredith Learning Lab.
Thinkery Camp
Where learning happens through play
C.R.E.A.T.E
C.R.E.A.T.E. (Collaboration to Realize Equity and Teach Engineering) is a partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and NI designed to inspire and prepare a diverse pipeline of future engineers.
Special Events
Thinkery Live: Texas Capital DJ
Wednesday, November 27, 1:30 PM
Get ready let loose, have fun, and dance like nobody’s watching during Thinkery LIVE’s DJ Dance Party with Texas Capital DJ!
Gingerbread Workshops: Cardboard Creations
Bring the whole family to our festive gingerbread-making workshop! Get ready to spice up your creativity this holiday season at Thinkery’s Cardboard Gingerbread House Extravaganza!
(Ages 4+)
Gingerbread Workshops:
Tinker Tots Edition
Celebrate the season with Thinkery’s Tinker Tots holiday workshop! Perfect for children under threethis festive sensory experience lets little ones paint and decorate their own cardboard gingerbread houses, creating joyful memories to treasure.
(Ages 3 & Under)
Gingerbread Workshop:
Thinkery21
Sport your ugliest winter sweater, and let the good times roll during Thinkery21 holiday workshop where you’ll design and build whimsical, calorie-free gingerbread houses—all made from cardboard. (Adults 21+)
Host Your Event at Thinkery
From birthday parties, to corporate events, to weddings, explore our different options and choose what best suits your special occasion!