Spring Break 2025
Two weeks of fun activities in March
Enjoy these amazing programs to keep kids learning over the school break.
Join us for smoothies, watercolors, exploring wind and making games!
Our team of educators has developed four exciting options that will help guests reconnect with how food is grown with engaging activities. You’re invited to join us for some fun here in Central Wisconsin. Visit March 18th through the 27th to enjoy these special activities. Access to stay and play for the day included with your ticket!
Veggie-licious smoothies
Turn up the BEET. These smoothies are sure to PEAS! You’ll be transported to a tropical oasis creating these delicious smoothies. Make four smoothies, each featuring a different Wisconsin agricultural crop, carrots, beets, peas, and cucumbers.
When: March 18th from 9:30-11:30 AM (Tuesdays)
Who: 3rd grade and up
Cost: $30. Includes one child participant and adult guardian (Members save 25%)
Tuesday March 18th (registration closes March 17th)
Tuesday March 25th (registration closes March 17th)
Budding Artists
Find beauty in the blooms of our Wisconsin focus crops! Create a watercolor canvas of their beautiful blooms and you’ll be ready to spot spring coming. Learn the techniques of watercolor drawing using pencils and cakes to construct a work of art. Registration includes one 11x14 canvas, a set of watercolor pencils, and a step-by-step painting tutorial.
When: March 19th and March 26th from 9:30-11:30 AM (Wednesdays)
Who: 5th grade and up
Cost: $40. Includes one child participant and adult guardian (Members save 25%)
Wednesday March 19th (registration closes March 17th)
Wednesday March 26th (registration closes March 21st)
Easy Breezy Seeds
Play with the power of wind! Participants will be challenged to move everyday objects using only wind power. Explore how seeds different characteristics allow for transportation and dispersal. Make seed paper to take home and plant to enjoy some spring green!
When: March 20th and March 27th from 9:30-11:30 AM (Thursdays)
Who: 3rd grade and up
Cost: $30. Includes one child participant and adult guardian (Members save 25%)
Thursday March 20th (registration closes March 17th)
Thursday March 27th (registration closes March 21st)
Tic Tac Toe Boards
Pasture Chic Design is hosting a paint your own tic tac toe board class. Choose between tractors or flowers and bees and enjoy this classic game at home or on the go! Bring your family and friends and let’s get creative together.
When: March 20th and March 27th from 1:30-2:30 PM (Thursdays)
Who: 2 years or older
Cost: $15
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Schedule of Events & Tickets
Week 1
Tuesday March 18th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Veggie-licious Smoothies
Wednesday March 19th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Budding Artists
Thursday March 20th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Easy Breezy Seeds
Thursday March 20th from 1:30-2:30 PM | Tic Tac Toe Boards
Week 2
Tuesday March 18th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Veggie-licious Smoothies
Wednesday March 26th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Budding Artists
Thursday March 27th from 9:30-11:30 AM | Easy Breezy Seeds
Thursday March 27th from 1:30-2:30 PM | Tic Tac Toe Boards
Looking for some adult fun for spring break? Check out our full events calendar for our creative workshops, cooking classes & more!
Hours
We open our normal hours for spring break. Please add Colorful Plate Café to your “must visit list” for something delicious and locally sourced for breakfast or lunch! Some helpful tips:
We’re closed on Mondays
We’re open late on Thursdays until 7pm
Please be sure you purchase tickets in advance for special spring break programs or general admission
Colorful Plate Café hours are different from the exploration center. See their menu and hours. No ticket required to visit the café!
We hope to see you soon!