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  • Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Wake up early and head down to the Science Center to enjoy a Total Lunar Eclipse!

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    Incredible Invertebrates

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Sunday, March 4th, 2018 | 11am - 3pm Did you know 97% of animal species are classified as invertebrates?! Visit Eugene Science Center to meet and learn about some of our favorite 'spineless' species! Included with general admission / Free for members

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    Pi Day

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Pi Day - the most delicious day of the year! Join us from 1 to 3pm for hands-on math activities for all ages, all about π! Participation is included with general admission / Free for members.

  • S.T.E.M. Night at PK Park!

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    P.K. Park 2800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, United States
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    Description: 50% of ticket sales go directly to the Eugene Science Center! Doors open at 6, Game starts at 7:05! We’ll have prizes, activities, mini exhibits, and more!  

  • Science Center Snake, education, programs

    Cavalcade of Crawling Creatures: Reptile Roundup

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    UPDATE 9/16/18 10:00am: Unfortunately the pet shop bringing reptiles has had a family emergency and won't be able to make it to cavalcade today. We anticipate rescheduling their visit for a future date, TBA. We will still be hosting storytime with Sara Glater and a booth about native reptiles with a local herpetologist, and of…

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    Eugene Mini Maker Faire 2018

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    Eugene's Greatest Show (and Tell!) returns to the Eugene Science Center for a SEVENTH year of creative fun! Meet makers, hackers, artists, hobbyists, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts of all stripes ready to share their experiments and projects with you. With robots, rockets, arts and crafts, 3D printers, and more, there's something amazing around every corner! Admission…

  • Feathered Friends

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    Birds of a feather flock together for Feathered Friends Day at Eugene Science Center. Meet avian experts from Exotic Bird Rescue of Oregon and some of their fine, feathered friends. See live birds, up close and personal, and take a closer look at some talons, feathers, owl pellets and other fascinating specimens. This special event…

  • Parents’ Night Out: Magnificent Moon

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Need a night out? Don’t hire a sitter, drop the kids off at Eugene Science Center! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date night) while their kids have a blast with our educators. The evening includes dinner, museum exploration time, hands-on educational games, activities, a snack, and a…

  • Mad Scientists’ Halloween Extravaganza!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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      Saturday October 27th | Noon - 6 p.m. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is celebrating its 200th anniversary, yet its themes continue to resonate in our technological age and raise new, complex questions about the nature of life, our role as creators, and our responsibilities to the things we bring into the world. This special Halloween…

    $8

  • Crawly Critters Meet & Greet with Amazon Joes

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Local Exotic pet store, Amazon Joes, will be visiting us for a meet and greet with some of their crawly critters! Come learn about snakes, spiders, and more  - included with general admission.

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    Plank Town Brewing Fundraiser

    Plank Town Brewing 346 Main St., Springfield, OR, United States
    Public Outreach

    Tuesday, November 27th Turn your Giving Tuesday into a fun Tuesday Night Out!! Come on down to Plank Town Brewing Company tonight from 5pm to 9pm and support the Eugene Science Center. 10% of all food and beverage purchased during this time will benefit the Eugene Science Center and our educational programs. Hope to see…

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    Parents’ Night Out

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Saturday, December 8th Tinkering Toy Shop: Tinker and design your own take-home toys and learn to code a robot with Eugene Women in Tech! Parents’ Night Out is a chance for parents to take a break (or date night) while their kids have a blast with our educators. The evening includes dinner, museum exploration time,…

    $40

  • Holiday Open House

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    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 free admission to the Exhibit Hall and one Planetarium show for everyone! Admission to our new laser light shows will be offered at a discounted…

  • Countdown to Noon

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    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 family-friendly celebration of another orbit around the Sun. Featuring: Count down to blast-off of our 2 ft tall scaled-to-size Apollo Little Joe II Rocket with…

  • CANCELED – Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party

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    The Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party is canceled due to considerable cloudiness. You can watch the eclipse virtually at: https://www.timeanddate.com/live/ Join us on the evening of Sunday, January 20 at Eugene Science Center to enjoy a Total Lunar Eclipse! During a Total Lunar Eclipse, the full moon travels through the Earth's shadow and turns a deep…

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    Meet A Scientist Day

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    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Scientists are visiting Eugene Science Center! Meet these scientists and learn about the research going on right here in our own community. Join us for dazzling demonstrations and activities in biology, chemistry, psychology, anthropology and more!

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    Parents’ Night Out: Exciting Entomology!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
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    Saturday, January 26th. 5:00pm - 9:30pm Theme: Exciting Entomology! There are over one million species of arthropods, and each one is unique. During this Parents’ Night Out, we will investigate the science behind some of the most interesting adaptations used by bugs to survive and thrive. Click here to learn more

    $40

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    Cavalcade of Creatures: Incredible Invertebrates!

    Eugene Science Center 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, United States
    Special Events

    Have you ever held a giant spider in your hands? This event is your chance! Local invertebrate enthusiasts will be bringing their collections to Eugene Science Center to share in the Community Room. Learn about unique specimens of insects and arachnids during your visit to the Exhibit Hall. Included with general admission.