KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum

10/31/2026

It's a boo-fitful day for a boo bash

A little Disney Magic has taken over KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum,
and were ready for a SPOOK-tacular good time!

From Cinderella and her little shrimp friend to our frozen friends were brining fairy tales and Halloween fun together!

Join us today for our boo bash party

Today 12:00 until 3:00pm

Come dressed in your Halloween Best and enjoy an afternoon filled with Crafts, treats, laughter, and lots of fun!

Costume contest at 2:30 & 3:00

We can't wait to see all the little ghost, goblins, princess, superheroes, and everything in between!

10/30/2026

🚨 RAFFLE UPDATE: TICKET SALES END TOMORROW! 🚨
Ticket sales for our custom $375 hand-forged Chef Knife (created by Billy & JoJo at Yellow Rose Forge) end tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st! The winner will be drawn live on Monday! 🔪✨
🎟️ Tickets: $10 each (or 6 for $50)
Get your final tickets before sales close tomorrow:
• Online: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
• In-Person: KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum, Mill Hill General Store, or Well Kneaded Bakery
Every ticket directly funds hands-on KidSenses STEAM programs for local kids! 🧬✨
Don't wait until it's too late—grab your tickets today! 👇

STEM & Steel is a NEW, exciting partnership with Yellow Rose Forge to offer hands-on family-friendly forging events and workshops and a chance to win one of three hand-crafted knives by Forged in Fire champions Billy & JoJo Salyers! See the links below for more information and registration.

10/29/2026

🔨 HAMMERING MAKES METAL HOTTER?! 🔬⚡

Did you know that hitting red-hot steel with a hammer actually transfers heat back into the metal? When a blacksmith delivers a heavy blow, the hammer's kinetic energy converts directly into thermal energy inside the atomic lattice—meaning rapid hammering can actually make glowing steel get hotter while you work it! 💥✨

Experience real-world physics in action with Billy & JoJo at Yellow Rose Forge:

🎟️ WIN A $375 HAND-FORGED CHEF KNIFE:
🗓️ DRAWING THIS SATURDAY (Oct 31st)! 🎃
Tickets $10 each (or 6 for $50).
• Online: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
• In-Person: KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum, Mill Hill General Store & Well Kneaded Bakery

⚒️ FORGE YOUR OWN KNIFE (Saturday, Nov 14th):
Step up to the anvil and forge your own custom pack knife from scratch! Capped at 8 seats per session.
• Register here: https://www.yellowroseforge.com/

Every ticket & class registration directly funds hands-on KidSenses STEAM programs for local kids! 🧬✨

10/29/2026

🎨💉 PRISM & PIGMENT ROUND 2 IS TOMORROW! ⚡
Missed out on the first event? You’ve got one last chance to grab awesome flash ink while supporting hands-on STEAM learning for local youth!
🗓️ TOMORROW (Friday, Oct 30th)
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Divine Arts Tattoo - Rutherfordton(Rutherfordton, NC)
✨ Exclusive Flash Sheets (Arms & legs only)
❤️ 50% of proceeds directly support KidSenses Children's Museum!
First-come, first-served—come out early, pick your favorite design, and get inked for a great cause right before Halloween weekend! Who’s meeting us there? 👇

10/28/2026

🧪 THE LEIDENFROST EFFECT IN THE FORGE! 🔬🔥

Did you know liquid physics can actually insulate red-hot metal? When a 1,500°F blade hits quench liquid, a microscopic v***r barrier of gas instantly wraps around the steel (the Leidenfrost Effect), briefly shielding it from cooling! Smiths must agitate the blade in the oil to break that gas barrier so the liquid can freeze the steel's atomic structure in milliseconds. ⚡

Experience real-world physics in action with Billy & JoJo at Yellow Rose Forge:

🎟️ WIN A $375 HAND-FORGED CHEF KNIFE:

Drawing Halloween Day (Oct 31st)! Tickets $10 (or 6 for $50).
• Online: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
• In-Person: KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum Mill Hill General Store & Well Kneaded

⚒️ FORGE YOUR OWN KNIFE (Saturday, Nov 14th):

Step up to the anvil and forge your own custom pack knife from scratch! Capped at 8 seats per session.

• Register here: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel

Every ticket & class registration directly funds hands-on KidSenses STEAM programs for local kids! 🧬✨

10/27/2026

Don't forget to add us to your Halloween itinerary; your family is sure to have a spook-tacular time! 🎃

🎃👻 Get ready for a BOO-blasting good time at KidSenses! 👻🎃
Join us for our KidSenses Boo Bash
on October 31st from 12:00–3:00 PM! 🧡💜

Come dressed in your Halloween best and enjoy an afternoon filled with crafts, snacks, Halloween fun, and our Costume Contest! 🏆
✨ Costume judging will take place every hour:

🎃 1st Judging — 1:00 PM
👻 2nd Judging — 2:00 PM
🕸️ 3rd Judging — 3:00 PM

So grab your costumes, bring the kiddos, and come celebrate Halloween with us at KidSenses Children’s Interactive Museum!
We can’t wait to see all your amazing costumes and have a BOO-blasting good time together! 🎃👻🍬🧡

General Admission applies

10/21/2026

💥 SPARKS ARE JUST CARBON EXPLOSIONS! 🔬⚒️
Did you know blacksmiths can read steel chemistry using sparks? When grinding high-carbon blade steel, carbon atoms instantly react with oxygen in the friction heat, creating tiny micro-explosions that burst like fireworks—telling the smith the exact quality of the steel! 🎆✨
Experience real-world science in action with Billy & JoJo at Yellow Rose Forge:
🎟️ WIN A $375 HAND-FORGED CHEF KNIFE:
Drawing on Halloween Day (Oct 31st)! Tickets $10 each (or 6 for $50).
• Online: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
• In-Person: KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum, Mill Hill General Store & Well Kneaded Bakery
⚒️ FORGE YOUR OWN PACK KNIFE (Saturday, Nov 14th):
Step up to the anvil and forge your own custom knife from scratch! Capped at 8 seats per session.
• Register here: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
Every ticket & class registration directly funds hands-on KidSenses STEAM programs for local kids! 🧬✨

10/21/2026

Thank you so much for voting for us! 🍁🍎 There was a lot of amazing creativity this year!

10/20/2026

🔥 WIN A $375 CHEF KNIFE & FORGE YOUR OWN! 🔪🔨

Hand-crafted right here in Forest City by Billy & JoJo at Yellow Rose Forge!

🎟️ KNIFE RAFFLE ($10 each or 6 for $50):

Drawing Halloween Day (Oct 31st)! 🎃
Online: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel
In-Person:
KidSenses Children's INTERACTIVE Museum
Mill Hill General Store
Well Kneaded Bakery

⚒️ PACK KNIFE WORKSHOPS (Saturday, Nov 14th):

Step up to the anvil with Billy & JoJo and forge your own custom knife from scratch! Seats are capped at 8 per session and filling fast.
• Register here: https://www.kidsenses.org/stem-steel

Every ticket & class registration directly funds hands-on KidSenses STEAM programs for local kids! 🧬✨