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Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 7pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Fascinate-U Children's Museum

Name: Fascinate-U Children's Museum
Address: 116 Green Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28301, US
Telephone: +19108299171
Price range: $
Rating: 4.3

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Discover the magic of Fascinate-U! Explore, create and play around a miniature city where imagination
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$5 per child; $4 per adult; $3 per child for groups over 15 children (group reservations required)

10/22/2026

CHANGE STARTS SMALL!

Calling all little change makers

Big things can start with small change, and we need YOUR help!

We're inviting kids and families to join our Change Starts Small Challenge as we gear up for Giving Tuesday!

Here's how it works:

Sign up and pick up your FREE collection bottle at Fascinate-U!

Collect spare change from family, friends, and around the house through November 23rd.

Return your bottle to Fascinate-U by November 28th.

Every penny helps us create more hands-on learning experiences for children in our community!

And there's a prize! The child who collects the most donations will win a special Fascinate-U prize!

We have a limited number of bottles available, so be sure to sign up and claim yours!

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScahcdzKbSdCOZgknpKOk6x0ujJNlkj-TVmHApjc5iIFdd9bg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Because little coins can make a BIG difference!

10/21/2026

Get ready for some SPOOKY SCIENCE!

Calling all little mad scientists! Join us this Saturday for a spook-tacular family science adventure at Fascinate-U!

We'll kick things off with a spooky science show, then roll up our sleeves for some hands-on experiments, and finish by creating our very own glow-in-the-dark slime!

Saturday, October 24
1:00–2:30 PM
$16 for a caregiver and child
Includes museum admission for the entire day!

It's the perfect mix of spooky surprises, messy fun, and hands-on discovery for our younger explorers!

Register here to secure your spot today: https://fascinate-u.doubleknot.com/event/spooky-science-family-fun-day/3161436

Come get into the Halloween spirit with us!

10/13/2026

Have you been in to check out our NEW Nature Corner?

Adventure awaits in our Nature Corner! Discover real specimens, feel animal furs, take a closer look with magnifying glasses, curl up with a nature book, and uncover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on play and exploration.

This new space is being made possible through the generous support of Waverly C. Broadwell Family Environmental Education Fund of, Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. , and we are so grateful for their investment in hands-on learning and play for the children and families we serve.

10/12/2026

A new week means new adventures at Fascinate-U! From splashing into creativity and exploring fall colors to spooky sensory fun and creepy crawly science, we've got a fun-filled week ahead!

TUESDAY | 11:00 AM
Scribble Sprouts: Splish, Splash & Splat!
Get ready for some colorful, messy fun! Our littlest artists will splash, splat, and explore their creativity through hands-on art. This program is free with museum admission or membership!

WEDNESDAY | 10:00–11:30 AM
DoodleBugs: Autumn Art Adventure
Fall colors are calling! Little artists and their grown-ups will explore the beauty of autumn through creative, hands-on art experiences. $16 for one child + caregiver and a $6 for each additional child, Members receive $10 off!

Register here: https://fascinate-u.doubleknot.com/event/doodlebugs-art-class/3159263

WEDNESDAY | 3:00 - 4:00 PM
Sensory Station Exploration: Halloween Haunts
It's our FIRST Sensory Station Exploration! Little hands will have a hauntingly good time exploring Halloween-inspired textures, materials, and sensory fun! This program is free with museum admission or membership!

SATURDAY | 1:00–3:00 PM
Super Science Saturday: Creepy Crawly Fun!
Bugs, insects, and all things creepy crawly! Join us for hands-on STEM activities and an up-close look at preserved insects as we discover the fascinating science behind these tiny creatures. This program is free with museum admission or membership!

Whether your little one loves art, science, or getting their hands into something new, there's an adventure waiting for them at Fascinate-U!

10/07/2026

There is still time to register for today’s Little Beakers! Today’s theme is Rollers and Racers!

https://fascinate-u.doubleknot.com/event/little-beakers-rollers-and-racers-force-motion/3157337

Be sure to join us this afternoon at 3pm for the FIRST STEM Lab! Today’s theme is Recycled Robots!

It’s fun day of science you don’t want to miss!

10/05/2026

From messy art and things that roll to recycled robots and moonlight creations, we’ve got something fun happening almost every day!

TUESDAY | 11:00 AM
Scribble Sprouts: Dots, Spots & Splotches
Our toddler artists are getting dotty! Come explore art through playful, hands-on creating. Free with museum admission or membership!

WEDNESDAY | 10:00–11:30 AM
Little Beakers: Rollers & Racers
Ready, set, ROLL! Little scientists will explore motion, ramps, rolling, and racing through hands-on experiments and play.
$16 for one child + caregiver | $6 each additional child | Members receive $10 off!

WEDNESDAY | 3:00 PM
STEM Lab: Recycled Robots
It’s our first STEM Lab! Kids will put their creativity and engineering skills to work creating robots from recycled materials. Free with museum admission or membership!

THURSDAY | 1:00 PM
Homeschool Art – ArtVenturers: Oops, That’s Art!
Sometimes the best art starts with an “oops!” This week we’re embracing mistakes, surprises, and unexpected creativity. $10 per child

SATURDAY | 1:00–3:00 PM
Make It Take It: What Happens by Moonlight?
What comes out when the sun goes down? Stop by and create some moonlit art to take home! Free with museum admission or membership.

SATURDAY | 6:00–9:00 PM
Find us at Dogwood Nights Oktoberfest!
The museum may be closed already, but the fun isn’t over! We’ll be out at Dogwood Nights Oktoberfest with some family-friendly fun. Come find Fascinate-U and say hello!

It’s a packed week of creating, experimenting, building, and PLAYING. We hope to see you!Which one are you coming to this week?

09/29/2026

Learning is better when you can touch it, test it, build it, and experience it!

Here’s a little peek at just a few of the hands-on programs available for school groups at Fascinate-U!

Our school programs are designed to bring learning to life through interactive experiences that get students exploring, creating, asking questions, and having FUN along the way.

Planning a field trip for your class this school year? We’d love to have you! Whether you're looking to add an educational program to your museum visit or build a memorable learning experience for your students, we have options to fit your group.

Now booking school programs and field trips online at Fascinate-u.com/education-initiatives-1 or give us a call at 910-829-9171.

Come learn, explore, and play with us at Fascinate-U!

09/28/2026

It’s an exciting week we’re launching TWO brand-new art programs!

TUESDAY | Scribble Sprouts | 11:00 AM
Our NEW toddler art program begins this week with Fall Colors Everywhere!

Designed especially for our littlest artists, Scribble Sprouts is a chance to explore, create, and get a little messy! This program is FREE with museum admission or membership!

WEDNESDAY | Doodle Bugs | 10:00–11:30 AM
Our NEW bi-weekly preschool art class kicks off with Color Splash! Doodle Bugs is designed for a caregiver and child to create together through hands-on art, exploration, and plenty of creativity!

$16 for one caregiver + one child
$6 for each additional child
Members receive $10 off!
Register Here: https://fascinate-u.doubleknot.com/event/doodlebugs-art-class/3159262

And of course, we’re OPEN all week for play! 🙌

Come help us kick off these new programs and make something colorful with us!

📍 Fascinate-U Children’s Museum
🎟️ Members always receive FREE museum admission.

09/26/2026

Today is a great day to spend downtown!

We’ve got the International Folk Festival and Worldwide Day of Play!

Thanks to the generous support of Village Kids- Fayetteville admission is FREE to Fascinate-U Children's Museum today in celebration of Worldwide Day of Play.

So come spend your Saturday enjoying all that downtown has to offer!

Address

116 Green Street
Fayetteville, NC
28301

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19108299171

Website

http://www.fascinate-u.com/

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