Are you trying to find a fun-filled experience for your family, or are you searching for places to have a fantastic night out with your significant other? Look no further! We have special events coming up that offer family-friendly activities or a unique date night for adults. Learn more about the different special events we're having in August and September below!
Trivia Night: Disney Edition | August 12th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Welcome to a trivia night based on the magical place on Earth. Whether it's classical movies, park history, or wacky facts, our Disney trivia will keep you on your toes. Teams (maximum of 6 people per team) are invited to come nerd out with us and decide once and for all who's Lady and the Champ. Have a drink, come up with ridiculous team names, and start the weekend off right with a fun trivia challenge. Ticket price includes two beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options available) and light appetizers.
Cost: $12 for non-members • $10 for members
Ages: 21 and up only
Planetarium Special: Norse Mythology | August 25th, 6 to 8 p.m.
Join us for a special Planetarium Night where you'll explore the Norse legends and myths hidden in the night sky. We invite you to sit under the stars and listen to the action-packed stories of the Norse gods: Thor, Loki, Odin, and Freya. On this tour of the solar system you'll learn fun facts about the planets, how the Nine Realms of Norse mythology were created, and how the days of the week received their names from the Norse gods. Shows begin at 6 and 7 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.
Cost: Non-members: $10 Adult | $9 Senior | $8 Child • Members: $8 Adult | $7 Senior | $6 Child
Ages: All ages
Blood Drive with OneBlood | August 26th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join our Blood Drive with OneBlood! Each donor will receive a $20 gift card and a beach towel for donating. When you donate, you'll also receive a wellness checkup that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol screening. Head into the Science Center after you donate and check out our Chemistry Corner all about blood chemistry from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: None associated with donation • General admission for Chemistry Corner
Ages: Donors must be 16 or older • All ages for Chemistry Corner
Members Only Event | September 9th, 5 to 7 p.m.
Members, join us for this special free event. Come experience sciPad fun, play with 3D pens, and check out Quiver at this special event only for active Science Center members. Enjoy light snacks and an evening of fun! Spaces for all activities available on a first come, first served basis. This event is open to current Science Center members ONLY. To join, visit ecscience.org/membership.
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Sordid Secrets of the Stars | September 22nd, 6 to 8 p.m.
Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore Greek & Roman legends and mythology hidden in the sky as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure. Much like all our Sordid Secrets, this is an adult event, as those wily gods definitely didn't keep things rated PG! Ticket price includes access to one showing plus a drink ticket for beer, wine, or soda. Event for guests ages 21 and up! Shows begin at 6 and 7 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes.
Cost: Non-members: $15 • Members: $13
Ages: 21 and up only
Interested in seeing more upcoming events at the science center? Visit ecsience.org/events.