Events
Explore events for all ages at the ACT Museum. Looking for party and outreach programs information? Click here.
Santa’s Workshop
🗓️ Saturday, December 20, 2-4 pm
Regular admission
Visit Santa before Christmas! Enjoy:
- Free hot chocolate bar
- Photos and time with Santa
Brick Year’s Eve Celebration
🗓️ Wednesday, December 31, 5:30-8:30pm
Regular admission
Ring in the New Year with family at the ACT Museum! Enjoy:
- Brick built photo station
- Design your own ball drop station
- New Year’s balloon drop and juice toast at 7:30pm
- Snacks, drinks, and party favors
Build America 250 Kickoff
🗓️ Saturday, January 3, 9am-5pm
Regular admission
Kickoff our Build America 250 year-long celebration! Each week, we’ll celebrate a new landmark with a build challenge and activity sheet. Enjoy:
- Statue of Liberty inspired build challenge
- Statue of Liberty activity sheet
- American landmarks Build a Set
- State symbol builds
- Free snacks while supplies last
ACT After Dark
🗓️ Second Saturdays, 6-10pm
$18 per adult (18+)
Experience the ACT Museum after dark! Adults (18+) can enjoy:
- Trivia with prizes (7-8pm)
- Play building themed board games
- Enjoy light bites
- Build with new and vintage building toys
Experience over 200 LEGO, TinkerToys, Erector sets, and more building toys from the 1800s to present. Additionally, each adult leaves with a free LEGO Minifigure! Registration closes five days in advance of event.
Cincy Brick Crawl
🗓️ January 23-31, 2026
Celebrate International LEGO Day in Greater Cincinnati. Shop deals at local LEGO and toy stores, collect stamps, and enter to win LEGO grand prizes!
Recurring Events
Family Nights
🗓️ Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30pm
Families can enjoy reduced admission on weekday evenings! No charge for parents/guardians with child admission (12 and under).
Sensory Friendly Night
🗓️ First Fridays, 5:30-8:30pm
Regular admission
Enjoy a calm and welcoming evening designed with all visitors in mind. The Museum will feature supports for fine and gross motor play, speech and communication, and sensory-friendly experiences in a relaxed atmosphere. Families can explore, play, and connect in an inclusive space created just for them.
STEAM Classes
🗓️ Tuesdays, 6-7pm
$12 for ages 6-12
Resumes in January 2026!
Join us for hands-on STEAM classes using LEGO, TinkerToy, and other classic building toys to spark creativity and problem-solving. Each class blends play with learning, encouraging builders to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in fun and interactive ways. Taught by a licensed teacher and geared towards kids ages 6-12.
Fundraisers
Schools, PTAs, and nonprofits can participate in a fundraiser week at the ACT Museum! This is a fun and educational way to raise money for your organization while encouraging family engagement and play-based learning.
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