Acellus World 2026
Event Schedule
Acellus World 2026 is open to the public—no need to be an Acellus user to join the fun! Enjoy hands-on STEM activities, food trucks, bounce houses, live animal experiences, creative crafts, cool tech, and engaging classes for all ages.
Friday – May 22, 2026
EARLY REGISTRATION
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Saturday – MAY 23, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00AM
ACELLUS STORE (ON-SITE)
8:00AM – 5:00PM
EXHIBIT HALL
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Meet robots, explore the latest self-driving cars, dive into interactive demos, and connect with universities and local businesses to discover college and career opportunities!
CRAFT STATIONS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
– Slime & Dough Discovery Zone
– Make a Study-Buddy
– Wristband Workshop
– Hands-On Art!
– Swag & Tag Station
– Bounce & Blast Lab
TOBLER TOWN
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Jump, climb, and play at Tobler Town! With trampolines, bounce houses, ball pit, climbing wall, ping-pong, air hockey, and more, this high-energy zone is the ultimate adventure for kids to explore and have a blast!
LEARNING LABS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Explore hands-on educational labs, where students dive into experiments, engineering challenges, math puzzles, robotics, VR astronomy, and creative projects. Each lab sparks curiosity, problem-solving, and discovery through interactive learning!
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Discover fascinating facts and safely meet incredible creatures—including baby kangaroos, alligators, owls, lemurs, reptiles, and more!
INVENTIONEERING CHALLENGES
9:00AM – 5:00PM
– Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Challenge
– Egg Drop Competition
– Light It Up: LED Flashlight Build
– Marshmallow Launcher Fun
– Soldering Workshop
– IC Circuit Design: LED Chaser & Siren
FACILITY TOURS
Guided tours of the IST Facility, Acellus Studios, and Manufacturing Factory
FOOD TRUCKS
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Discover a lineup of Kansas City food trucks serving up crowd-pleasing favorites!
SATURDAY GRADUATION CEREMONY
3:00PM (Graduates planning to walk the stage MUST attend the 11AM orientation.)
FOOD TRUCKS
4:00PM – 7:00PM
ACELLUS SCIENCE FAIR AWARDS PRESENTATION
7:00PM CST
The winners of the Acellus Science Fair will be announced on Science LIVE. Be sure to submit your online projects to enter the competition! Learn More »
In-Person Classes:
FULL CLASS LIST COMING SOON!
FOR GRADUATES:
9:00AM – 11:00AM
GRADUATE ACTIVITIES
– Cap Decorating
– Portrait Taking
– Graduation Memory Book Making
Create personalized keepsake books and collect graduation messages from fellow graduates!
(Acellus World activities ticket required: View Tickets)
11:00AM
GRADUATION REHEARSAL AND ORIENTATION
Graduates planning to walk the stage on Saturday MUST attend this orientation.
3:00PM
GRADUATION CEREMONY
To walk the stage at the Saturday Graduation Ceremony, please purchase a ticket to participate as an Acellus Academy graduate. Guest tickets are available for family and friends to attend the ceremony. Learn More »
FEATURED EVENT:
SCIENCE LIVE: Special Edition
7:00PM — SATURDAY
Don’t miss the special edition of Science LIVE with Roger Billings at Acellus World!
Can’t make it to Kansas City? We will be broadcasting live at ScienceLive.com.
FOR GRADUATES:
9:00AM – 11:00AM
GRADUATE ACTIVITIES
– Cap Decorating
– Portrait Taking
– Graduation Memory Book Making
Personalize memory books and collect graduation messages from fellow graduates!
(Acellus World activities ticket required: View Tickets)
11:00AM
GRADUATION REHEARSAL AND ORIENTATION
Graduates planning to walk the stage on Sunday MUST attend this orientation.
3:00PM
GRADUATION CEREMONY
To walk the stage at the Sunday Graduation Ceremony, please purchase a ticket to participate as an Acellus Academy graduate. Guest tickets are available for family and friends to attend the ceremony. Learn More »
SUNDAY – MAY 24, 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00AM
ACELLUS STORE (ON-SITE)
8:00AM – 5:00PM
EXHIBIT HALL
9:00AM – 5:00PM
CRAFT STATIONS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
– Slime & Dough Discovery Zone
– Make a Study-Buddy
– Wristband Workshop
– Hands-On Art!
– Swag & Tag Station
– Bounce & Blast Lab
TOBLER TOWN
9:00AM – 5:00PM
LEARNING LABS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Learn, explore, and interact safely with incredible creatures!
INVENTIONEERING CHALLENGES
9:00AM – 5:00PM
– Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Challenge
– Egg Drop Competition
– Light It Up: LED Flashlight Build
– Marshmallow Launcher Fun
– Soldering Workshop
– IC Circuit Design: LED Chaser & Siren
FACILITY TOURS
Guided tours of the IST Facility, Acellus Studios, and Manufacturing Factory
FOOD TRUCKS
11:00AM–2:00PM
Be sure to check out our exciting lineup of Kansas City food trucks!
In-Person Classes:
CLASS LIST COMING SOON!
Tickets
Reserve Your Spot!
Don’t miss Acellus World in Kansas City — a one-of-a-kind celebration bringing together students, parents, and educators for an unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re walking the graduation stage, exploring hands-on STEM activities or connecting with colleges and fellow families, Acellus World is packed with meaningful moments and fun for all ages.
We can’t wait to see you there!
