Smashing Pumpkins
Bring your pumpkin to launch it in the parking lot and do autumn activities. Cost: $9 per non-member, free to members and kids 1 and under
Spooky Science
Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes and explore spooky science. Follow the map to find goodies, make crafts, and learn about scientific heroes. Cost is $5 for members, $10 Continue Reading
STEM Family Workshop
Families can participate in a hands on STEM activities related to the theme. Register at the library.
STEMFest 2019
STEMfest celebrates innovations in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Northern Illinois University STEM departments, student groups, regional corporations, museums, educators, and national labs are joining forces to present hundreds Continue Reading
Spooky Science at the Discovery Center
Explore the museum and follow the map to find goodies galore from one exhibit to the next! Concoct gooey, glowing, globs of slime, make monstrous crafts, and meet some scientific Continue Reading
The Amazing Chemistry Show and Family Experience
Explore the science museum then watch a chemistry show with Josh Denhart at 11 am.
Unicorn Frolic
Spend a magical, rainbow morning at the Discovery Center. Do unicorn and mythical themed activities. Cost: $9 per person, children under 1 and members are free
To the Moon: Apollo 11 Celebration
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, launch the rocket, and make a model you can eat. Cost: $9 per person, children under 1 and members are free
Unicorn Party
Rainbow magic abounds in this prismatic party! Be awed by chemical color changes, and take a planetarium peek at the mythical creatures populating the night sky. Take flight with Pegasus, Continue Reading
Wonderful Wednesdays: Microscope Magic
Learn to use a microscope and look at things around the garden. Cost: $6/8 (resident / non-resident), $4/6 (resident / non-resident), $2/3 (resident / non-resident)
