“KidZoom: The Power of Creativity” inspires children to exercise creativity in all areas of life and to imagine what the future can hold for their own community. Fantastic creations by local artists, craftspeople, authors and others set the scene for this dynamic, colorful exhibit designed to harness our greatest natural resource, children’s creative energy. Visit our Photos Page to take a peek at KidZoom...
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“KidZoom” features three primary creation zones, all powered by children’s imaginations:
“Green Thumb” Garden-to-Table Market: Sow the seeds of creativity in the Green Thumb Market, where children can learn about nature’s creations and the fantastic voyage produce takes from the garden to your dinner plate. Children are invited to plant, tend and harvest produce to sell in the Farmers’ Market. Or, fill up your basket and head to the Millhouse Kitchen, where young chefs can pretend to whip up unique culinary creations to serve at the Kitchen Café. Rich lessons about healthy eating, local cuisine, gardening and nature take root in the Green Thumb Market.
“Build-A-Dream” Construction Zone: The sky’s the limit in the Build-a-Dream Construction Zone, where kids are invited to plan and build their very own buildings and communities. Put on your hard hat and use oversized blocks and other creative materials to build amazing structures. Or, try your hand at Kidzu’s Gravitron, an outrageously fun machine that invites visitors to launch balls with a giant Archimedes screw and race them along tracks of their own design. Hook on a tool belt and visit the tool station, where children can practice using hammers, screwdrivers and other construction tools. And, help us imagine the future of our community, including Kidzu’s expansion museum.
“Kidoodle Moodle” Art Studio: Moodle, doodle and use your noodle in the Kidoodle Moodle Art Studio! In Kidzu’s vibrant Art Studio, children are invited to make original works of art to take home or display at Kidzu. Works by local artists provide fantastic inspiration. Learn about mural-making, textile art, and 3-dimensional arts. And, you won’t want to miss a chance to add to Noodle Magic, the giant community art sculpture, which changes every day!
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Book Nook: Curl up and relax with a good friend and a good book in Kidzu’s Book Nook. Featuring stories by North Carolina authors, as well as many other books that will spark children’s imaginations and creativity.
Tot Spot: Tots and infants have an area to call their own at Kidzu. Our enhanced Tot Spot inspires wonder in our littlest visitors, providing opportunities to explore shapes, textures, and colors and to make discoveries in a safe environment. Even our youngest visitors are invited to learn more about creativity and to experience local creative inspirations.
