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Dec

08

Sensory Friendly Night

Join us for a night of sensory-friendly programming.

The event has reached capacity. Registration is closed.

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Dec

13

Zoom Into The V.O.I.D.

Virtual interactive live astronomy presentation highlighting the month’s celestial happenings.

Every second Tuesday at noon!

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Apr

22

Spring River Cleanup

We need your help to keep the River District clean and green!

April 22, 9 a.m. - noon

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Water

Water is everything. Become immersed in the importance of water from the personal to the global scale.

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Superpower Dogs

Experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.

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Hands-On Harley-Davidson™

Immerse yourself in the world of Harley-Davidson™ and explore the science behind motorcycles!

Arriving in 2023

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Design Zone

Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do. Get behind the scenes and create your own skate park, dance beat, rollercoaster and more.

Now Open

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Go!

Discover the mind-blowing principles behind movement and energy!

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Crescent Crossing

All Aboard! Bring your little one to experience our interactive exhibit packed full of train-themed fun!

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Butterfly Station & Garden

Meet a wide variety of beautiful lepidoptera and get inspired to create your own garden!

April – October

Big Bird, Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu pointing at the moon

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One World, One Sky

Discover a brilliant spectacle of light and color as you watch the stars twinkle over Sesame Street.

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Dinosaurs of Antarctica

Journey into prehistoric Antarctica and discover a world of bizarre dinosaurs and gigantic amphibians.

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Flying Monsters

Unravel one of sciences more enduring mysteries.

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Earth, Moon and Sun

Learn how these cosmic bodies work together as a system.

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Light Up Holiday Greeting Cards

Create custom greeting cards that light up!

November 16 – November 20

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Press Your Luck

Use our laser engraver and printing press to create some amazing art!

November 23 – November 27

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Holiday Ornaments

Come design and make your own personalized ornaments with our laser engraver.

November 30 – December 4

December 7 – December 11

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Robotic Santa Stacker

Creators, come code a robotic arm to help Santa stack presents in our Creativity Lab!

December 14 – December 18

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Nifty NFC's

Come learn about NFC's and how they can be utilized to make life easier.

December 21 – December 25

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LEGO Ball Drop

Creators will construct their own Times Square Ball Drop entirely out of LEGO bricks.

December 28 – January 1

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Apr

15

Butterfly Hello!

April 15, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Sow It – Grow It

Get hands on with plants.

Bookable Group Program

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Fossil Finds

Uncover some amazing fossils and discover ancient ocean environments.

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Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure

Travel faster than the speed of light.

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Expedition Reef

Embark on an oceanic safari.

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The Accidental Astronauts

Embark on an unexpected journey into space.

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Zula Patrol: Down to Earth

Learn about the development of the life forms that call Earth home.

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Build a Butterfly

Come learn all about butterflies and their amazing metamorphosis!

Bookable Group Program

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3…2…1…Blast Off!

Explore potential and kinetic energy and test Newton’s Laws of Motion.

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Floating Boats

Make a splash and explore the concept of buoyancy!

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Opposites Attract

Explore characteristics of magnets and discover some of their everyday uses!

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Super Senses

Investigate the five senses and their corresponding organs we use every day.

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Good Vibrations

Make some noise and explore the science behind sound!

Bookable Group Program

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Perfect Little Planet

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes.

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Unveiling the Invisible Universe

Visit international observatories in real-to-life scale, witness merging black holes, see vibrant gamma ray bursts and more!

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Extreme Weather

Come learn the science behind extreme weather, from its causes to its impacts.

Bookable Group Program

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Magic Globe

An engaging and inspiring story about the importance of seasons and how climate impacts our planet.

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Water, Water Everywhere

Immerse yourself in the majestic properties of water.

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Riverside Science

Learn all about the Dan River and it's fascinating ecosystem.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll

Explore the rock cycle and learn about Earth's fascinating geology.

Bookable Group Program

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Grossology and You

Explore the inner workings of the human body.

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Simple Machines

This will force you to learn about basic mechanical devices.

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The Big Chill: Cool CO2 Science

Watch us perform some amazing science with dry-ice!

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The Web of Life

Explore what eats what in an ecological community.

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Animal Adaptations

Explore the diversity of organisms and how they adapt to their environments.

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Simply Soil

Grow your knowledge about this organic mixture.

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Shocking Truth

This program has the power to brighten your day.

Bookable Group Program

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Flight of the Butterflies

Experience the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies.