Explore Thinkery
Joyful Learning for All Ages
Halloween at Thinkery
Enjoy a variety of spooky, and silly activities for kids and adults as you enjoy this Halloween season.
Programs
Thinkery LIVE
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.
October 10 and 31
STEAM Pop-Ups
Daily activities designed to make each visit an exciting educational adventure!
Everyday at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
Baby Bloomers
Baby Bloomers is a special program during which the museum is open exclusively for visitors ages 0–3 years and their families.
Friday & Saturday, 8 – 10 AM
September Theme: Fall on the Farm
Accessible Play
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
Power Tool Pumpkin Carving
October 9, 16, 17, 23, & 24
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Power up your pumpkin carving with this spellbinding family adventure!
The Society of Rheology Outreach Event
Sunday, October 13
3 PM – 5 PM
Join us for General Admission from 3 PM to 5 PM! Experience fascinating demonstrations of rheology—the study of how substances flow—conducted by scientists from across the country.
Thinkery21: Power Tool Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Friday, October 25
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
We’re powering up Thinkery21 with a thrilling new twist—workshops!
Tinker Tots: Little Pumpkin Playtime
Sunday, October 27
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM & 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Get ready for a pumpkin-packed toddler adventure at Thinkery! Bring your little one to experience the sights, sounds, and textures of fall in a hands-on, boo-tastic extravaganza.
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!