5 takeaways from the new Crayola IDEAworks exhibit in Camp North End

Of note: Charlotte is the second stop for the worldwide traveling tour, following its inaugural run at The Franklin Institute in Pennsylvania.

What to expect: Guests will navigate through three zones and track their progress using a wristband that they receive upon arrival. The zones are:

• The IDEA Workshop where visitors can pitch product ideas and come up with creative solutions.
• The Colorverse where guests can do anything from co-host a broadcast on Mars to create a digital piece of clothing.
• The Grand Finale is where you’ll receive a customized summary of your creative strengths plus a sticker for your wristband.

Perfect for: Families and parents with young children.

Here are 5 takeaways from my visit:

(1) The exhibit primarily caters to kids ages 4-12.

Yes, but: People, including children, outside of that range are still welcome to attend.

(2) Park in the lot closest to Statesville Ave.

IDEAworks is located in Camp North End’s Ford Building. If you don’t know where that is, simply plug in the following address: 1774 Statesville Ave.

(3) Children ages 3 and under get in free.

General admission is $25 Tuesdays through Fridays and $29 on Saturdays and Sundays. There is a VIP ticket option which ranges from $34-$39.

• Tickets can be purchased on Crayola’s website. Get yours here.

(4) Tickets are booked by time slots, but there isn’t a time limit.

The experience takes anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes to complete, but guests are welcome to spend more time interacting with the space.

(5) Bring sanitizer or handy wipes.

There are a lot of fun and thoughtful hands-on activities. The staff does a great job of regularly wiping down the stations, but you know how it goes with kiddos.