October is the time of leaves changing, temperatures dropping and the anticipation of Halloween!

We have brought out our play Pumpkins, spiders have found our Crystal City and built their webs and much more spooky decor.

Stop in and enjoy our Cider Pressing on Saturdays and The Science of Caramel on Sundays.

Virtual Reality Experience.
Oct
31
to Nov 1

Virtual Reality Experience.

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

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Snake Feeding Day
Nov
1

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

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Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Nov
2

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

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Snake Feeding Day
Nov
8

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

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Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Nov
9

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

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Sprockets Preschool Meetup.
Nov
13

Sprockets Preschool Meetup.

Cognition is part of the Great Start Collaborative of Traverse Bay's Neighborhood Network of Playgroups offering free, accessible opportunities for families to connect, socialize, and play together. This initiative brings families and local partners together to build community in a fun and welcoming environment.

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Snake Feeding Day
Nov
15

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Nov
16

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

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Planetarium Weekend
Nov
21

Planetarium Weekend

We spotlight two legendary space telescopes!

The Hubble Space Telescope, which has dazzled us for decades with stunning views of galaxies, nebulae, and planets, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which peers deeper into time and space, revealing the first galaxies and hidden worlds.

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Snake Feeding Day
Nov
22

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

View Event →
Planetarium Weekend
Nov
22

Planetarium Weekend

We spotlight two legendary space telescopes!

The Hubble Space Telescope, which has dazzled us for decades with stunning views of galaxies, nebulae, and planets, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which peers deeper into time and space, revealing the first galaxies and hidden worlds.

View Event →
Planetarium Weekend
Nov
23

Planetarium Weekend

We spotlight two legendary space telescopes!

The Hubble Space Telescope, which has dazzled us for decades with stunning views of galaxies, nebulae, and planets, and the James Webb Space Telescope, which peers deeper into time and space, revealing the first galaxies and hidden worlds.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Nov
23

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
Sprockets Preschool Meetup.
Nov
27

Sprockets Preschool Meetup.

Cognition is part of the Great Start Collaborative of Traverse Bay's Neighborhood Network of Playgroups offering free, accessible opportunities for families to connect, socialize, and play together. This initiative brings families and local partners together to build community in a fun and welcoming environment.

View Event →
Snake Feeding Day
Nov
29

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Nov
30

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Oct
26

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
26

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

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Virtual Reality Take Over-Phasmophobia Night
Oct
25

Virtual Reality Take Over-Phasmophobia Night

Work together as a team with your friends to identify the ghost haunting a home.

Find clues, experience jump scares and more.

14 year olds and up. (14-16 need permission due to game rating. Have a parent escort you inside and confirm permission with staff.)

$15 per person includes pizza, animal interactions and of course VR.

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.


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Snake Feeding Day
Oct
25

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
24

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
Sprockets Preschool Meetup.
Oct
23

Sprockets Preschool Meetup.

Cognition is part of the Great Start Collaborative of Traverse Bay's Neighborhood Network of Playgroups offering free, accessible opportunities for families to connect, socialize, and play together. This initiative brings families and local partners together to build community in a fun and welcoming environment.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Oct
19

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
October Planetarium Weekend
Oct
19

October Planetarium Weekend

In the dark depths of space, some stars play tricks straight out of a monster movie. Vampires that drain the life from other stars, and zombies that rise from the dead in fiery explosions! Come discover the universe’s spookiest stars

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October Planetarium Weekend
Oct
18

October Planetarium Weekend

In the dark depths of space, some stars play tricks straight out of a monster movie. Vampires that drain the life from other stars, and zombies that rise from the dead in fiery explosions! Come discover the universe’s spookiest stars

View Event →
October Planetarium Weekend
Oct
17

October Planetarium Weekend

In the dark depths of space, some stars play tricks straight out of a monster movie. Vampires that drain the life from other stars, and zombies that rise from the dead in fiery explosions! Come discover the universe’s spookiest stars

View Event →
Homeschool Meet Up
Oct
15

Homeschool Meet Up

Come together with other Homeschool Families for some Socialization and Play. Starting in November we will be in collaboration with the Northern Michigan Forest School Group.

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Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Oct
12

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
Virtual Reality Take Over-Phasmophobia Night
Oct
11

Virtual Reality Take Over-Phasmophobia Night

Work together as a team with your friends to identify the ghost haunting a home.

Find clues, experience jump scares and more.

14 year olds and up. (14-16 need permission due to game rating. Have a parent escort you inside and confirm permission with staff.)

$15 per person includes pizza, animal interactions and of course VR.

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.


View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
11

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
10

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
Sprockets Preschool Meetup.
Oct
9

Sprockets Preschool Meetup.

Cognition is part of the Great Start Collaborative of Traverse Bay's Neighborhood Network of Playgroups offering free, accessible opportunities for families to connect, socialize, and play together. This initiative brings families and local partners together to build community in a fun and welcoming environment.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Oct
5

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
5

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
4

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Oct
3

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
Homeschool Meet Up
Oct
1

Homeschool Meet Up

Come together with other Homeschool Families for some Socialization and Play. Starting in November we will be in collaboration with the Northern Michigan Forest School Group.

View Event →
Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON
Sep
28

Science of Caramel @ COGNiTiON

Come experience the Science behind making one of the most popular treats for the Fall Season. Caramel takes precision and an understanding of chemical processes to achieve the desired texture and flavor! Free with admission.

View Event →
VR Takeover
Sep
28

VR Takeover

Driving Simulators, Minecraft and so many fun things to explore. Come in and play Vr with us.

Requires separate purchase of tickets as well as admission.

10 minute rotations with 1 free demo.

View Event →
Snake Feeding Day
Sep
27

Snake Feeding Day

Saturdays are food days for our snake friends. We will have a demonstration on how our snakes feed. For some children this may be scary but it also can be educational.

No obligation to observe.

View Event →