Center for Culture & Arts
Spark! The Power of Invention
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On Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., explore the inventions of the past, present, and future at the Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts!
Celebrate human creativity and innovation in this exciting, hands-on festival perfect for budding engineers, curious minds, and families who love to explore together.
- Karshner Museum and Center for Culture & Arts – 309 4th Street NE, Puyallup, WA, 98372
What to Expect
- Discover Everyday Inventions - Learn how everyday objects came to be through interactive exhibits that showcase the simple ideas that sparked world-changing innovations.
- Hands-On Tinkering and Testing - Roll up your sleeves and invent! Families can join in design challenges, test simple machines, and spark creativity through guided STEM activities.
- Inventors of the Past and Present - Enjoy presentations and displays highlighting famous inventors and their creations that shaped the world we live in today.
- Imagine the Future - Step into the future with hands-on opportunities to design and test your own inventions. Explore stations where imagination is the only limit.
As always, admission to the Karshner Museum is free and open to the public. Stay for the whole day or just drop in to invent, create, and explore.
A huge thanks to The Friends of the Karshner Museum for helping us bring this family-friendly event to our community!
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