Family Programs take place one Saturday a month at the Center for Architecture. These two-hour workshops introduce families to architecture and design through hands-on art and model building activities, gallery tours, and design challenges.

Family Programs are designed for children ages 5 to 13 accompanied by an adult. Unless noted otherwise, admission is $10 per person. Pre-registration is required for all programs.

Looking for architecture activities to do on your own? Visit our Self-Guided Activities page!

Check out our Youth Programs FAQs. For further questions, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org.

UPCOMING FAMILY PROGRAMS

Spooky Architecture Saturday, October 14, 11am - 1pm - SOLD OUT

Three students holding models of haunted houses

Just in time for Halloween, they're creepy and they're spooky, but apart from the ghosts, what makes a haunted house haunted? We'll look at real life examples of haunted architecture for inspiration. Families will then get to make their own haunted buildings. 

There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).

This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org and indicate the number of adult and child tickets you would like to be waitlisted for. 

Spooky Architecture Saturday, October 14, 2pm - 4pm - SOLD OUT

Three students holding models of haunted houses

Just in time for Halloween, they're creepy and they're spooky, but apart from the ghosts, what makes a haunted house haunted? We'll look at real life examples of haunted architecture for inspiration. Families will then get to make their own haunted buildings.

There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).

This session is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please email k12education@centerforarchitecture.org and indicate the number of adult and child tickets you would like to be waitlisted for. 

Oasis in the City Saturday, November 4, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm

Two adults and a child holding a model of a park

What is your oasis in the city? Taking inspiration from the city and their own worlds families will envision spaces for shelter, joy and community. Through experimentation, and exploration of various materials, families will create a model of their “oasis”. 

There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).

Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, October 10th.  

Architectural Lanterns Saturday, December 9, 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm

Parent and child illuminating a homemade lantern with a flashlight

Join the Center for Architecture for a celebration of light. In this program, families will explore the role of light in architecture and learn how global communities brighten up the dark night. Families will then design a lantern to take home and illuminate a space of their own. 

There are two sessions: Morning (11am to 1pm) and Afternoon (2pm to 4pm).

Registration for this program will open on Tuesday, October 24th.