Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence

This week we’re sending so much love to our graduating seniors. 🎓

We’ve been lucky enough to have these amazing humans working with us at KiDiMu—bringing their energy, kindness, and heart to our community. From welcoming families with smiles to making the museum a joyful place to play and learn, they’ve given so much, and we are endlessly grateful.

Now they’re all heading off to the University of Washington (GO DAWGS! 🐾💜💛), and we couldn’t be prouder. Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us. Once a part of the KiDiMu family, always a part of the KiDiMu family. 💫

✨Final call, old sport!✨

We were SOLD OUT, but 4 golden (general admission) tickets just popped back on the market—last minute and ready for the taking. Don’t dilly-dally, they’ll be gone faster than a gin fizz at a speakeasy.

Step into the RAWRing 20s with us this Saturday—live and silent auction treasures, games, improv, an open bar, and a whole lot of razzle dazzle. It’s the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees, and the place to be.

Snag your tickets now and join the party before the door closes. 🥂

Link to purchase tickets in stories!

The ice luge is BACK!

Last year’s rocket-ship luge (sponsored by Oliver Sehulster) was such a hit that we couldn’t resist bringing it back for this year’s RAWRing 20s auction. And this time, the fun is fueled by @amymcfarlandrealestate — who’s sponsoring not only the luge, but also the fabulous cups that make the whole experience even better.

✨ These beautifully engraved cups feature our iconic auction dinos, and they’re more than just a party essential — they’re a keepsake. With one in hand, you can have any drink available poured straight down the luge for you to enjoy, and long after the night’s over, you’ll have the perfect souvenir to remember it by.

One little hint: it’s not a rocket ship this year… Want to take a guess what shape it will be? Drop your guesses below and find out on auction night!

And who knows… after last year’s auction, the luge famously made its way down Winslow Way to Hitchcock for an after party. We’re not saying it’s going to happen again… but we’re not not saying it either. 😉

🎨🦖 It’s back! One of the most legendary live auction items in KiDiMu history — Paint the Dino!

The winning bidder gets to design the front of our iconic KiDiMu Dino logo (yes, the one that lives proudly on the museum roof) — picking its colors and giving it a whole new look. This year, the forward-facing side will feature your custom design, while you’ll also select a solid color for the back. The photos here show Eden celebrating in front of the Dino she designed two years ago — such a sweet and memorable moment!

✨ This is your chance to make KiDiMu history and leave your mark on the island’s most iconic rooftop resident. Who’s ready to make some Dino magic?

If you haven’t purchased your tickets to the auction yet, here’s your reminder! And for those who have purchased your tickets, we are ready to celebrate 20 years of KiDiMu and we can’t wait to party with you!

We’re thrilled to announce that Winslow Animal Clinic is this year’s biggest sponsor of the KiDiMu Auction! 🐾 We are beyond grateful for their generous support and for the way they’re showing up for kids and families in our community.

It feels especially fitting to partner with Winslow Animal Clinic—so many of our KiDiMu kids love animals and dream about caring for them. That’s why we’re excited to share that our Vet Clinic exhibit will soon be named in their honor, inspiring future veterinarians and celebrating the special bond between kids and pets.

Partnerships like this are what make Bainbridge so special, and we can’t wait to celebrate together at the auction. Thank you, Winslow Animal Clinic, for helping us make playful learning possible every day!

Note: The auction tickets are selling FAST and we only have a limited amount left so if you’re wanting to join us for this special night, please grab your tickets sooner than later!

Big thanks to our friends at @tandcmarkets for putting the KiDiMu Auction up on their Winslow billboard! Seeing that sign as you drive through town just makes us smile — it’s gestures like this that remind us how lucky we are to live in such a supportive, close-knit community.

T&C is also generously sponsoring the charcuterie for our VIP Champagne & Charcuterie welcome. VIP guests get to arrive 30 minutes early, enjoy bubbly and bites, and leave with a fun commemorative red bandana.

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time! This year’s RAWRing 20s celebration is going to be a night to remember.

🎟️ Get yours at kidimu.org/auction

IN COLLABORATION WITH DREAMWORKS ANIMATION AND THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS…

Only two Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days left this summer—including today and next Wednesday, August 20th!

Kids have been loving the Gabby’s Dollhouse books, crafts, and scavenger hunt—plus fun activities like a memory matching game and making cat cards.

Everything is inspired by the colorful, playful world of Gabby’s Dollhouse, and it’s all included with regular museum admission (free for members!).

📅 When: Every Wednesday from 1–5pm through August 20th
📍 Where: KiDiMu

Don’t miss these last chances for some truly meow-gical fun—let’s make some MEOWmories before summer wraps up! 🐾💜