Remember when I told you about the birdhouse contest a few months ago? The one at the future site of SPARK! Adventures in Creativity, the new learning playground in the basement of Southside on Lamar in Downtown Dallas?
Well, get excited Dallas! SPARK! is now open and it’s everything they promised it would be.
The Cupcake and I attended the ribbon cutting and got to see the finished space. What was a huge, undeveloped kind of scary dark part of this historic building has now become this enchanting, imaginative beacon of fun for kids from about 2nd grade through age 17.
This massive venue now has climbing trails suspended throughout,
upcycled materials re-engineered into playscapes,
and an expansive area for kids to enjoy painting, pottery, sculpture, music and more.
Located at 1409 S. Lamar Street, SPARK! is currently available for groups of 24+ kids private events. Creative activities include:
- architecture,
- ceramics,
- creative writing,
- glass arts,
- mixed media,
- performing arts,
- photography,
- sculpture,
- silk screening,
- visual arts and more…
Reservations are available Monday through Friday for morning, afternoon, or early evening. Saturday and Sunday sessions are also available depending on the weekend. Fees range from $8-15 per child, per 3-hour session, depending on the creative activity. I’m putting this on our Girl Scouts list!
Don’t worry if your group is too small. There are several public events scheduled in the amazing new space that you can take part in too.
Shoes & Stories – Saturday, August 15th from 9 – 12 p.m. or 1 – 4 p.m. A girls-only event for 2nd grade through High School + Chaperone. Decorate a pair of canvas shoes and share the story behind your design inspiration through performing arts. Tickets are $20 per participant. Reserve your spot here.
You can join the birdhouse fun at the 2nd Annual Bird House Decorating Contest – Thursday, September 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open to everyone 2nd grade and older on North Texas Giving Day. Decorate a bird house to be used in future SPARK! fundraising events. Bring your decorations and great ideas. SPARK! will provide snacks, glue guns, and paint brushes. More information about this event can be found here.
Save the Date:
- Halloween Family Spooktactular – Saturday, October 31st
- Family Day – Sunday, November 8th
- SPARK! Holiday Event – Saturday, December 5th.
To book your own private event, contact Meredith Richardson at 214.421.7727 or visit the SPARK! website. Follow SPARK! on social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Can I have these scissors for my craft room please? Pretty please?
This is the first time I hear of this place, What ages would this place be for? TIA
I believe it is for 2nd grade through high school, but double check with them on their website to make sure their policies haven’t changed. Honestly, it’s fun for adults too. 🙂
Is there any recommended height for child or just must be at least 7 yo? Thanks
It’s just age based. 🙂 Enjoy!
Is this facility for group use only or is it open to public? What are the hours?
Both actually. They have some open to the public times as well as group only availability.
Can we do a joint girl scout troop event???
Would LOVE to do that! YES!
do they do birthday parties?
YES!
Yes we do host birthday parties! Find the details here: http://sparkdallas.org/birthday-parties/