Laser Extravaganza Saturday, August 13
Floyd and Zeppelin

We threw back to the '90s with Lasers and Libations, so in August we're going even farther in the Wayback Machine! 

Buy your tickets online NOW for the last in our summer series of Laser Extravaganzas: Floyd and Zeppelin, a '70s themed party for adults on Saturday, August 13, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Dig out the flower power headbands, tie-dye, platform shoes, and bell bottoms. Then head to Kaleideum North for beer, brisket, and two classic psychedelic rock laser shows

Radar Brewing Company is setting up a cash/credit bar at the event for beer purchases. Honkey Tonk Smokehouse is catering with smoked brisket, chicken sandwiches, sides, and desserts. 

Tickets with dinner included are limited. To ensure that you have a delicious Honky Tonk Smokehouse meal, buy your tickets online TODAY! Tickets that do not include dinner will be available at the door for the hour-long laser shows of the best hits of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd will be available at the door

  • 7 pm: Led Zeppelin
  • 8:30 pm: Pink Floyd


Tickets with dinner available online: Adult members $20; Adult non-members $25.
Tickets without dinner available at the door: $10

Don’t forget to enter into our “Radical Raffle” upon arrival for the chance to win ‘70s-themed swag and gift cards! 
Little Innovators Is This Saturday!
Saturday, August 13
11:30 am-12:30 pm


Little Innovators is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program designed for curious preschoolers and focusing on exploration, play, and discovery through project-based learning.

August's theme is “Discover Sand.”


$5 per member; $8 per non-member. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K innovator; adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.


Register early at kaleideum.org.
Please Join Us: Topping Out Celebration August 18!
On Thursday, August 18, Kaleideum will mark a major milestone in the construction of its new $43.5 million museum with a “Topping Out” Celebration at 10 am on the construction site at the corner of Third Street and Town Run Lane in downtown Winston-Salem.

“Topping out” is a tradition in construction and an opportunity for everyone to connect with the building — both literally and symbolically. During the celebration, which is free and open to the public, individuals will be able to sign their names on the last beam that will be placed. Frank L. Blum Construction Company is the general contractor for the project; Gensler and Stitch Design Shop are the architects.


And don't forget, you can watch the building come to life in downtown Winston-Salem via the web cam located on the home page of kaleideum.org!


What's Happening in the Planetarium!
NEW! Zula Patrol: Under the Weather

When weather is stolen from the planets in our solar system, the Zula Patrol comes to the rescue!

Learn about weather processes not only on Earth but on other planets in our solar system with this lovable gang of aliens called the Zula Patrol. 

See it on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in August at 11 am in the Kaleideum Planetarium.
Spend an Afternoon with the Universe

Visit us in the Kaleideum planetarium for
  • Space Live at 2 pm. Explore the wonders of the universe.
  • Live Sky Tour at 3 pm. Take a tour of the stars and the night sky.
  • Laser Special at 4 pm. Check out a musical Laser Special.

Kaleideum has weekend Featured Artists for Laser Specials at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday:
  • August 13 & 14: Queen
  • August 20 & 21: Daft Punk
  • August 28 & 29: Beyoncé
 
Laser Specials are $2 for members; $3 for non-members.
 
General Admission is not required if you only want to see a Laser Special and explore the Museum. General Admission is required for all other planetarium programs.

*Parental discretion is advised for Featured Artist Laser Specials.

CLICK HERE for more information about laser shows.
Parents' Night Out: Maker Mania September 17
Need a break from the kids this fall? Drop them off at Kaleideum North and enjoy a few hours for YOU when you register for Parents Night Out: Maker Mania!

Parent's Night Out is for children iin grades K-6. On September 17, from 5:30-8:30 pm, the kids will be able to get in touch with their inner maker when they engage with Wake Forest Engineering Learning and Support Center for an engineering design challenge, code with Beebots, and play mini golf with Spheros. In addition and weather permitting, the Forsyth Astronomical Society will be on site to show them the stars! .

Pizza dinner and snacks are included in the price. Members: $25 for first child; $20 for each additional child Nonmembers: $30 for first child; $25 for each additional child.

Summer Hours at Kaleideum
Kaleideum Downtown will end Summer Hours on Friday, August 19!

Kaleideum Downtown will be CLOSED from Saturday, August 20, through Friday, September 2. Kaleideum Downtown will reopen for weekends on Saturday, September 3.

At Kaleideum North, summer hours end on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
VISIT FOR FREE WITH A
KALEIDEUM MEMBERSHIP!
There are exciting things happening at Kaleideum as we prepare for our move to brand-new building in the fall of 2023. Buy your membership today to be a part of our community and experience all the wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning that comes along with your Kaleideum membership. Don't forget that your membership provides you with free regular admission and discounts on events, birthday parties, summer camp, and day camps throughout the year. In addition, a Family Membership gives you free and discounted membership to science centers and children's museums worldwide!

It's easy to renew your membership one of these three ways:

  1. Complete the online membership form. 
  2. Call Kaleideum North at (336) 767-6730, ext. 1000, and by a membership over the phone.
  3. Buy a membership with any of our Welcome Desk employees during your next museum visit. 

If you have any questions, contact Teresa Dean at (336) 767-6730, ext 1000, or tdean@kaleideum.org.