Science Under the Stars 6-9pm • Ages 21+ Adult Night Wednesday, April 17th Limited Tickets Available Experience a live- interactive planetarium show. Observe the moon through telescopes. Explore the…
Are you excited about math? We are, so we are celebrating during the National Math Festival! Explore flow visualization fluid, geometric bubbles, an Isochronous Curve and Lego Galton board! Included…
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 5:30PM – 9:30PM. Theme: Blast Off! Take the night off and celebrate Mothers’ Day by registering your kids for an evening of rocket science! Explore rocketry at…
ABOUT SENSORY SENSITIVE EVENINGS Eugene Science Center is proud to offer Sensory Sensitive Evenings. We believe everyone, no matter their age or disability, should enjoy the exciting world of science…
Join us for a day where we can play with our food! Plant vegetable seeds and learn what makes them grow. Explore the processes of preparing and preserving food after…
Get ready to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, all week long! More details are coming, but you don't want to miss these upcoming events! Tuesday, July 16th…
Saturday, August 3rd | 5:30pm - 7:30pm Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to offer…
Thursday, September 26th | 5:30PM – 7:30PM Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to offer…
Saturday, September 28th 11:00am - 2:00pm Oregon's Exotic Bird Rescue will be visiting us with some of their friendly feathered friends. You will be able to see live birds, up…
Experiment with ghost bubbles, wiggling glow worms, and catch hair-raising demonstrations! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date night) while their kids have…
Friday, October 25th 2:00pm - 7:00pm This event showcases Eugene Science Center at its spookiest! We've got eerie experiments, spooky science demonstrations, and haunting Halloween fun. Be sure to…
Upcoming Adult Night: MonSTAR Mash Tuesday, October 29th • Ages 21+ • 6-9:00pm Explore the Halloween night sky with a live planetarium show, be dazzled by one of our STRANGEST…
Tuesday, November 5th: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to…
Our gift to the community this holiday season is a fun-filled day of science, FREE of charge for everyone in the family! Eugene Science Center's Holiday Open House features…
Thursday, December 12th: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings at the Eugene Science Center. Eugene Science Center is proud to…
Saturday, December 14th. 5:30pm - 9:30pm. Theme: Frozen Science Create snow and ice crystals you can bring home! Learn about frozen worlds in outer space and freezing habitats found here…
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH. 5:30PM – 9:30PM. Theme: Small Worlds What’s the smallest thing you can see with your eyes? Do things look different under a microscope? Explore the world of…
Science Uncensored: LOVE written in the stars Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 • Ages 21+ • 6-9:00pm Food and Drink tickets included Featuring: A one-time-only live stargazing show featuring love stories…
February 15, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Team Duckling, developmental science at the UO, is partnering with Eugene Science Center for a day of fun, research-inspired activities for…
Pi Day Celebration Saturday, March 14th at Eugene Science Center. Enjoy discounted admission of $3.14 to the exhibit hall and planetarium each, all day long! Join us for hands-on math…
Eugene Science Center will close at 4 pm on Saturday, July 16, to set up for our Apollopalooza Adult Night event.
Eugene Science Center will open to the public at NOON on Sunday, July 17th, due to road closures associated with the World Athletic Championships.
Eugene Science Center will open to the public at NOON on Monday, July 18th, due to road closures associated with the World Athletic Championships.
Join us every Friday night for Laser shows! Purchase tickets here October Schedule: 10/7 7 pm Laser Prince 8 pm Laser Elton John 10/14 7 pm Laser Pink Floyd:…
Join us every Friday night for Laser shows! Purchase tickets here October Schedule: 10/7 7 pm Laser Prince 8 pm Laser Elton John - 10/14 7 pm Laser Pink Floyd:…
Join us every Friday night for Laser shows! Purchase tickets here October Schedule: 10/7 7 pm Laser Prince 8 pm Laser Elton John - 10/14 7 pm Laser Pink Floyd:…
Join us every Friday night for Laser shows! Purchase tickets here October Schedule: 10/7 7 pm Laser Prince 8 pm Laser Elton John - 10/14 7 pm Laser Pink Floyd:…
Join us for a day of FREE admission! During our Halloween Open House, gain FREE admission to the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium shows. More activities and details coming soon!
Join Eugene Science Center at the Hult Center on Thursday, January 19th during the Eugene Symphony's performance of Mozart's "Jupiter!" From Eugene Symphony: Internationally renowned conductor and early music expert…
Join us Monday, March 20th at Texas Roadhouse where 10% of your total food purchases will be donated to Eugene Science Center! Come enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a…
Join us for a day of FREE admission! During our Earth Day Open House, you'll receive FREE admission to the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium shows. TEAM DUCKLING will host a…
Visit Eugene Science Center for a special set of mathematical crafts and activities - included with general admission! Explore math through hands on activities and crafts in the Community Room!…
Visit Eugene Science Center on Saturday, October 14th for the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse! Eugene is directly in the path of annularity and onlookers will be able to see a…
SCIENCE UNCENSORED: BONES & BOTANICALS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2023 • AGES 21+ • 6:00PM-10:00PM FOOD, DRINK, AND PLANETARIUM TICKET INCLUDED! FEATURING: Strange and Spooktacular "Fun Size" Laser Shows in the…
Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet a scientist from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Monday, January 15th to meet our Scientist…
Science Uncensored: Lovestruck Saturday, February 17th, 2024 • Ages 21+ • 6:00pm-9:00pm Food and planetarium ticket included! Featuring: Lovely Laser Shows and a Science Presentation in the Planetarium Dinner - Enjoy…
PI DAY CELEBRATION Thursday, March 14th at Eugene Science Center. Join us for hands-on math activities in the community room from 2:00 – 5:00pm as part of your exhibit hall visit.…
Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Saturday, March 23rd to meet our Scientists of…
Join us for a day of FREE admission! Enjoy FREE admission to the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium shows during our Earth Day Open House. Check out hands-on activities in the…
Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Sunday, April 28th to meet our Scientists of…
Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet scientists from our community, learn about their exciting research, and ask questions! Join us on Monday, May 27th to meet our Scientists of…
Join the Oregon Bach Festival at Eugene Science Center on Saturday, July 6th for a family-friendly "Planets, Myths, and Music" event ahead of their performance of Holst's "The Planets." Learn…
Join Eugene Science Center at the Hult Center on Sunday, July 7th during the Oregon Bach Festival's performance of Holst's "The Planets." Learn more and purchase tickets: Click Here! From…
Event Update: We are sad to announce that Science Uncensored: Apollopalooza has been postponed due to unexpected last-minute staffing challenges. This was a difficult decision and our team sincerely apologizes…
Sunday, October 27th 11:00am - 4:00pm Bring your whole family of mad scientists for a day of fun and spooky STEAM experiences, demonstrations, and laser shows! Wearing a costume is…
Eugene Science Center will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 28th. Happy Thanksgiving!
Can't stay up 'til midnight on New Year's Eve? You can still put on your dancing shoes and party during the day at Eugene Science Center! Join us for a…
Eugene Science Center will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 1st. Happy New Years!
Join us on January 11, 2025 at 6pm to celebrate Travis Knapp's 5th studio album release! A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo,…
Join us at Oakshire's Eugene Public House (207 Madison Street) on January 15 from 5-7pm. $1 for every core pint sold will be donated to Eugene Science Center in support…
Science Uncensored: Lovestruck Saturday, February 8th, 2025 • Ages 21+ • 6:00pm-9:00pm $25 general admission • $35 general admission with two adult beverages Click here to Purchase Tickets Online Featuring Dinner: Enjoy…
PI DAY CELEBRATION March 14th - Pi Day! 10am - 1 pm Come celebrate Pi Day at the Eugene Science Center and join us in the Community Room for Pi(e)…
April 22nd - Earth Day! 10 am - 1 Pm Happy Earth Day 2025! Join us at the Eugene Science Center for scientific and explorative experiments and activities in appreciation for our…
Please note that the Eugene Science Center will be CLOSED all day on Saturday, April 26 for UO Spring Game.
May 9 - July 6 View the top winners of Nikon's Small Wonders Photomicrography competition on display only at Eugene Science Center. Free with ESC admission. A digital display will…
May 24, 10am Celebrate Bike Month with a cosmic ride through our Solar System! Join us for an out-of-this-world biking adventure along the scale model of our solar system where…
July 20, 1:17pm July 20th marks the 56th anniversary of the moon landing. It also happens to be National Ice Cream Day, so come and celebrate the moon landing with…
Video sync Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: August 9th and 10th, 4pm Video Sync is an ongoing series of events by video artists, for video artists, celebrating the toolmakers,…
Abby's Legendary Pizza Fundraiser Where: 1970 River Road When: August 25, 2025 from 5pm - 8pm Please tell the cashier that you are there for Eugene Science Center's fundraiser. The…
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, August 30th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, September 6th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Eugene Science Center will be closed September 8 -12 for an annual week of maintenance and deep cleaning. We will reopen for Friday afternoon laser shows on Sept. 12th.
For the Trees Step inside Oregon’s forests like never before. For the Trees is a first-of-its-kind, 360-degree virtual reality documentary that brings you face to face with the people, practices…
Pedal the Planets: Solar System Trail Ride Join us for an out-of-this-world biking adventure along the Solar System Trail in Alton Baker Park— a scale model of our solar system…
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, September 20th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
AFTER HOURS LIVE PLANETARIUM SHOW Saturday, September 27th @ 6pm Explore our solar system on the planetarium dome. Audience participation and questions are welcome as we "fly to" planets and moons within…
Dark sky star party Hosted in collaboration with the Eugene Astronomical Society FREE Saturday, September 27th @ 7:30pm WEATHER PERMITTING. Telescopes will be available to view the Milky Way, star…
Falling Sky Pint Night Fundraiser Where: Falling Sky Brewpub, 1334 Oak Alley When: September 30, 11am - 9pm Quench your thirst while supporting science education! Falling Sky will donate $1…
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, October 11th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
NINKASI PINTS FOR A CAUSE Where: Ninkasi Tasting Room, 272 Van Buren Street When: October 21, 2:30-9pm $1 from every beer poured will be donated to Eugene Science Center. Eugene…
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, October 25th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Science Spooktacular Sunday, October 26, 2025 11am - 4pm Family fun for all ages. Mad Scientist demos, Halloween crafts, creepy crawly critters, Halloween Laser Show, and more! Costumes encouraged. PRICING:…
Science Uncensored: DARKNESS BREWING Thursday, OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Ages 21+ • 6:00pm-9:00pm $30 general admission AT THE DOOR, $25 ESC Members Featuring Food: Food is available for purchase from Smokn'…
For neuro-diverse children and adults who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we welcome you! Wednesday, November 5th 5:30-7:00pm Need a quieter, less sensory-stimulating environment? Attend our Sensory Sensitive Evenings…
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Friday, November 14th, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please note that Eugene Science Center will be closed on Saturday, November 22nd, due to a UO Home Football Game. We apologize for any inconvenience.
MEMBERSHIP SALE: $10 off all Household Memberships! Purchase or renew your ESC membership before December 31st to enjoy a full year of reciprocal benefits through ASTC. ASTC announced that they…
CLAIM 52 PINT NIGHT Where: 232 Lincoln Street, Eugene, OR When: December 10th, all day $1 from every regular glass sold (no tasters) will be donated to Eugene Science Center.…
Eugene Science Center will be CLOSING early at 2pm on Christmas Eve, and will remain closed through Christmas Day. Happy Holidays!
MIDNIGHT AT NOON! December 31st, 10am - 1pm Can't stay up to midnight to ring in 2026? No problem! Put on your dancing shoes and party during the day at…
Eugene Science Center will be CLOSED on New Year's Day. Happy Holidays!
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: January 12, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Purchase Ticket Online: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/special-events/ Breathe, stretch,…
CRAFTING UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: January 21, 2026, 6-8pm Price: $8 online in advance, $10 at the door Purchase Ticket Online: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/special-events/ Bring a knitting…
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: February 23, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Purchase Ticket Online: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/special-events/ Breathe, stretch,…
YOGA UNDER THE STARS Where: Eugene Science Center's Planetarium When: March 16, 2026, 5:30-6:30pm (social time until 7pm) Price: $30 General Admission, $25 Members Purchase Ticket Online: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/special-events/ Breathe, stretch,…