Creative Adventure Lab

Creative Adventure Lab is more than just a fun place to play — it's where thousands of kids and families each year unlock their creativity, build problem-solving skills, and experience the joy of hands-on learning.

This Great Give Day (May 20), we’re inviting YOU to be a Play Champion by making a gift that supports equitable access to joyful, play-based experiences for all.

Your donation will help us provide free admission every Sunday through our Play Free(ly) Project

Thanks to generous supporters like you, in the past year we welcomed over 1,400 kids and families for free Sunday play!

This Great Give Day, you can help us do even more.

Donate at www.greatgiveday.org/organization/creativeadventurelaband and help us grow the next generation of innovators, creators, and changemakers — one playful experience at a time.

Join Us: Less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎬

Join us for free screenings of Growing Up Slowly, premiering at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival — an inspiring documentary about the power of play in how children learn and grow.

📍 April 25 | 10:00 AM – Five Flags Theater
📍 April 26 @ 1 p.m. - Grand Opera House
🎟️ Free tickets (RSVP required)

Stay for a live Q&A, connect with the community, and be inspired.�

Plus: free Play Lab admission, a book inspired by the film, and a chance to win Bright Day Big Blocks! This is a can’t-miss experience for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about helping kids thrive.

📣 Share with friends, neighbors, family, and colleagues — this is a film for all!

Reserve your free seat today: https://www.creativeadventurelab.org/event-details/growing-up-slowly

FROM THE POTTERY PAINTING LAB! This week’s staff pottery favorite is this Sunflower Dish for $13! Easily get ahead of the game, and have this piece just in time for your "May flowers". Stop by the Pottery Painting Lab and turn this piece into a colorful creation you’ll love to add to your spring decor!