Whether it’s after school, or on a no-school day, the 2nd floor of the Children’s Museum of South Dakota is a great place to spark your imagination and make your great ideas come to life.
From preschool classes and after-school sessions to full-day camps, we offer a wide variety of ways to play, create, and discover. Start planning and register today.
Play Dates
Fridays & Saturdays 9-10 am starting August 22, 2025
Ages 0-36 months // Family Style // Registration Required // Free
Verify session times and register on our website calendar.
Play Dates is a free program designed for children ages 0-36 months and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play, and explore through hands-on experiences.
Playful Preschoolers
Fridays 8:30-11:30 am starting August 22, 2025
Ages 3-5 // Drop Off Optional // Registration Required // $32 (members save 20%)
Verify session times and register on our website calendar.
Playful Preschoolers offers children a chance to discover, build, paint, imagine, and play their way through hands-on, child-led experiences. Each class invites curiosity, encourages creativity, and supports growing friendships. Play along! Snack provided.
After School Maker Studio
Tuesday-Friday during the school year
3-5:30 pm
Verify session times on our website calendar.
Ages 5 and up // Drop Off // Registration Required // $8.50 each session ($6.80 members)
Does your child need a place to go after school? Or perhaps you are looking for a place to spark your child’s imagination? The After School Maker Studio is a flexible, come-and-go experience for children age 5 and up.
No School Day Camps
9 am-5 pm
Ages 6-12 // Drop Off // Registration Required // Bring a sack lunch // $72 each session ($57.60 members)
When school’s closed, the Museum is open! Play along as we explore, experiment, tinker, and create our way through the Maker Studio. Read full descriptions and find a link to register on the individual calendar items linked below.
Friday, October 10: Bugs & Birds Camp
Monday, October 13: Mad Science Lab Camp
Wednesday, November 26: Hot Glue Creations Camp
Friday, December 19: Holiday Creations (1-5 pm // ages 5-12 // $40 ($32 members))
Monday, December 22: Slime & Sculpt Camp
Tuesday, December 23: Theater Camp
Tuesday, December 30: Culinary Creations Camp
Wednesday, December 31: New Years Creations Camp
Friday, January 2: Glow Lab Camp
Kids Night In + Parents Night Out
5:30-8:30 pm
Ages 5-12 // Drop Off // Registration Required // $38 ($30.40 members)
Grown-ups get a well-deserved night out while kids enjoy after hours fun at the Museum!
Friday, September 5 – Register Now
Friday, October 24 – Register Now
Friday, November 7 – Register Now
Looking for other fun things to do?
Check out our calendar for family-style offerings throughout the Museum this fall. From Story Times to Spark Studios, and Make-n-Takes to Messy Studios, there’s something for everyone. Plus, you’ll find information on our Special Monday Openings and Cafe Coteau’s Community Meals!
Make time for play today!
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