Upcycle Challenge - Fun with Food

Feb 03 - Mar 01, 2026

Upcycle Challenge - Fun with Food

The Fun with Food challenge invites young artists to turn simple cardboard, and craft supplies into yummy-looking food sculptures and fun food art! Use your imagination to create silly, colorful, or super realistic versions of your favorite treats—like cupcakes, pizzas, fruits, snacks and more! Get inspired by the delicious world of food and have fun reimagining everyday materials into artistic masterpieces. Let your creativity run wild making delicious looking food art!


What is the Upcycle Challenge?

The Upcycle Challenge is a guest-favorite that turns everyday materials into creative masterpieces! Using recyclables like cardboard, marker caps and popsicle sticks, along with craft supplies and innovative tools, kids and families can think outside the box, develop problem-solving skills and bring their imagination to life. Find inspiration in our rotating theme or create something completely unique! Take your artwork home or contribute it to our growing community art display. 

Feb 03 - Mar 01, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
idea Lab’s Cardboard Re-Creation Station
Included with museum admission