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Bright Sparks Open Play Lab is a relaxed, outdoor play experience where toddlers and their caregivers can explore sensory science together.
Instead of a structured class, Open Lab invites families to move freely between hands-on stations designed to spark curiosity and discovery. Little scientists can dig, experiment, listen, and explore at their own pace while caregivers connect with other families in the community.
All play stations are thoughtfully designed by an occupational therapist to support sensory exploration, motor development, and joyful learning through play.
🍃 Wind Lab
Blow, spin, and send things flying with pinwheels, bubbles, and playful wind experiments.
🌱 Plant Lab
Little hands dig into soil and plant an edible flower to take home and grow.
🥁 Sound Lab
Shake, tap, and experiment with sound. Rhythm discoveries and spontaneous dance parties within the realm of possibilities.
This event is offered in collaboration with and with sponsorship from First 5 Santa Clara, honoring the incredible Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) caregiver network. We celebrate all of the grandparents, relatives, neighbors, nannies, teachers, and friends who help care for our tiny scientists.
Bright Sparks believes young children are supported by a village of caregivers, and we love welcoming that village into the lab.
If you’re bringing someone who plays an important caregiving role in your child’s life, we would love to celebrate them.
Each FFN caregiver will receive a small “You’re a Gem” Squish Lab appreciation gift. It is a playful take-home inspired by our sensory labs and a reminder that the people who help raise our tiny scientists truly are gems.
When registering, please share the names and emails of the caregivers joining you so we can prepare gifts and plan our lab setup.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 10-11:00 am
Ages: 1.5–4 years (with caregiver)
Location: Sylvan Park, Mountain View
Format: Open exploration during the event window
Dress your little scientist for messy, outdoor play.
Curiosity encouraged. Mess expected. Wonder guaranteed.
Bring your village✨
Bright Sparks Open Play Lab is a relaxed, outdoor play experience where toddlers and their caregivers can explore sensory science together.
Instead of a structured class, Open Lab invites families to move freely between hands-on stations designed to spark curiosity and discovery. Little scientists can dig, experiment, listen, and explore at their own pace while caregivers connect with other families in the community.
All play stations are thoughtfully designed by an occupational therapist to support sensory exploration, motor development, and joyful learning through play.
🍃 Wind Lab
Blow, spin, and send things flying with pinwheels, bubbles, and playful wind experiments.
🌱 Plant Lab
Little hands dig into soil and plant an edible flower to take home and grow.
🥁 Sound Lab
Shake, tap, and experiment with sound. Rhythm discoveries and spontaneous dance parties within the realm of possibilities.
This event is offered in collaboration with and with sponsorship from First 5 Santa Clara, honoring the incredible Family, Friend & Neighbor (FFN) caregiver network. We celebrate all of the grandparents, relatives, neighbors, nannies, teachers, and friends who help care for our tiny scientists.
Bright Sparks believes young children are supported by a village of caregivers, and we love welcoming that village into the lab.
If you’re bringing someone who plays an important caregiving role in your child’s life, we would love to celebrate them.
Each FFN caregiver will receive a small “You’re a Gem” Squish Lab appreciation gift. It is a playful take-home inspired by our sensory labs and a reminder that the people who help raise our tiny scientists truly are gems.
When registering, please share the names and emails of the caregivers joining you so we can prepare gifts and plan our lab setup.
Date: Sunday, April 12, 10-11:00 am
Ages: 1.5–4 years (with caregiver)
Location: Sylvan Park, Mountain View
Format: Open exploration during the event window
Dress your little scientist for messy, outdoor play.
Curiosity encouraged. Mess expected. Wonder guaranteed.
Bring your village✨