Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser
2023-03-20 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Texas Roadhouse, 1060 Valley River Way, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 great local cause.
Present this flyer at the Eugene location of Texas Roadhouse to participate:

Earth Day Open House
2023-04-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 table of fun activities and demos in the Community Room

In partnership with:

Celebrate Math at Eugene Science Center
2023-06-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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!
Meet Abby Lewis, author and illustrator of the new book The Forest of Numbers.
Team Duckling will also be hosting a table of fun activities and demos for visitors to enjoy.

Pint Night at Falling Sky Pourhouse
2023-07-18 15:00 - 21:00 | Falling Sky Pourhouse, 790 Blair Blvd, Eugene, OR, 97402, United States
Enjoy tasty local drinks while supporting Eugene Science Center!
Tuesday, July 18th | 3-9pm | Falling Sky Pourhouse (790 Blair Blvd)
$1 from every Beer, Cider, Wine, House Soda, and To-Go Beer goes towards Eugene Science Center.
Invite your friends, stop by Falling Sky’s Pourhouse, and help support STEM education on our community!
Science Center staff will be on-site to answer questions and talk about hands-on science education!

Emeralds STEAM Night at PK Park
2023-07-26 18:30 - 23:30 | PK Park, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Join Eugene Science Center and the Eugene Emeralds at PK Park for Science Camp Day!
July 26, 2023 | First pitch at 6:35pm | PK Park
Eugene Science Center staff will be at the game hosting fun hands-on activities for attendees to enjoy!
Scan the QR code (or click here) to buy tickets through our FUN-draiser – 50% of proceeds go to Eugene Science Center!

Relay For Life of Eugene/Springfield 2023
2023-07-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Pleasant Hill High School, 84455 N Enterprise Rd, Pleasant Hill, OR, 97455, United States
Eugene Science Center will be hosting a table at Relay For Life of Eugene/Springfield 2023. Stop by and enjoy hands-on science activities and demos!
July 29, 2023 | 3-5pm | Pleasant Hill High School Track
Learn more about the event on Relay For Life of Eugene/Springfield’s website.

ESC at Plank Town Brewing
2023-08-29 17:00 - 21:00 | Plank Town Brewing, 346 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Enjoy tasty local drinks while supporting Eugene Science Center!
Tuesday, August 29th | 5-9pm | Plank Town Brewing (346 Main St, Springfield, OR)
10% of sales will go towards Eugene Science Center.
Invite your friends, stop by Plank Town Brewing, and help support STEM education on our community!
Science Center staff will be on-site to answer questions and talk about hands-on science education!

Tot Discovery Day
2023-09-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, September 15th for a morning of bubble-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Annular Solar Eclipse at ESC
2023-10-14 08:30 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 “Ring of Fire” eclipse using protective gear like eclipse glasses.
Join ESC staff out in our Northeast field along with the Eugene Astronomical Society for a special viewing party!
Learn about the difference between a “Total” and “Annular” solar eclipses, try hands-on activities, and peer through our solar telescope!
The viewing party is FREE to attend and will go from 8:30am to 10am. Eclipse maximum is at 9:18am, so don’t be late!
Afterwards, we will have special hands-on activities in the Exhibit Hall and a guest speaker starting at 11am in the Planetarium, included with General Admission!

Tot Discovery Day
2023-10-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, October 20th for a morning of color-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Science Uncensored: Bones & Botanicals
2023-10-28 18:00 - 22:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 Planetarium
Drinks and dinner – Enjoy two adult beverages and Mezza Luna Pizzeria catering included with your ticket (Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available)
Enjoy a kid-free Exhibit Hall – impress, challenge, or collaborate with your friends while exploring hands-on science
Activities – Costume contest, hands-on crafts and demonstrations, guessing games, and telescope viewings

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FOOD AND DRINK SPONSORS:

KING ESTATE WINERY

MEET OUR COMMUNITY VENDORS:

More Info Coming Soon!

PRICING:
PUBLIC TICKETS: $20 IN ADVANCE • $25 AT THE DOOR
ESC MEMBER TICKETS: $15 IN ADVANCE • $20 AT THE DOOR

Tot Discovery Day
2023-11-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, November 17th for a morning of senses-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Oakshire Inspires at Oakshire Public House
2023-11-29 11:00 - 22:00 | Oakshire Public House, 207 Madison St., Eugene, 97401, United States
Enjoy tasty local drinks while supporting Eugene Science Center!
Wednesday, November 29th | 11am-10pm | Oakshire Public House (207 Madison Street)
$1 from every draft Core pint sold goes towards Eugene Science Center.
Invite your friends, stop by Oakshire Public House, and help support STEM education in our community!
Science Center staff will be on-site from 5-7pm to answer questions and talk about hands-on science education!

Tot Discovery Day
2023-12-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, December 15th for a morning of winter-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Meet A Scientist
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 of the Month: Dr. Julia Widom!
Dr. Widom’s research focuses on RNA, which performs a plethora of different functions in the cell by folding into specific structures and, often, interconverting between different structures
Included with general admission, free for ESC members.

RESCHEDULED - Tot Discovery Day
2024-01-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, January 26th for a morning of chemistry-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

No School Day Workshop
2024-02-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Enjoy the day off from school with science fun! These workshops are offered to Kindergarten-5th grade students when local schools are closed. Our staff educators lead fun and engaging STEAM activities for students when school isn’t in session.

Tot Discovery Day
2024-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, February 16th for a morning of animal-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Science Uncensored: Lovestruck
2024-02-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 Mezza Luna Pizzeria catering included with your ticket (Vegan/Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available)
Drinks – Partake in two delicious adult beverages provided by Ninkasi and King Estate Winery for $10 or enjoy a variety of non-alcoholic drinks included with your ticket
Enjoy a kid-free Exhibit Hall – impress, challenge, or collaborate with your friends while exploring hands-on science
Exciting activities – Hands-on crafts , science demonstrations, community organizations, and telescope viewings

Special thanks to our Sponsors:

King Estate Winery

Ninkasi Brewing Co.

Uncommon Scents at the Meridian

Meet our Community Vendors:

Lane County Beekeepers Association

Activities:

Sensual Scents – Become a chemist and mix up your own perfect perfume to take home!

Promiscuous Pets – Find out which animals are monogamous and which are promiscuous in a fun guessing game!

Love on the Wild Side –Take your best guess at which set of reproductive organs belong to which animals!

Pricing:
Public tickets: $25 general admission • $35 general admission with two adult beverages

Celebrating Pi Day
2024-03-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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.

Learn about the Digits of Pi, explore fractions through a paper pie plate activity, and try your hand at math-based art through q-tip pointillism, Fibonacci sequence coloring sheets, spirographs!

Tot Discovery Day
2024-03-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, March 15th for a morning of biology-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Meet A Scientist
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 the Month: Rose Hulsey-Vincent, Tim Mathew, and Willow Davis!
Included with general admission, free for ESC members.
About this month’s scientists:
Rose Hulsey-Vincent is a graduate student in the Gardner Lab at the University of Oregon, where she researches how songbirds’ brains plan and coordinate the order of syllables in their songs. As a former fencing coach and competitive fencer, she is interested in studying how animals plan and execute complex movements, such as speaking or singing. Before UO, she studied biophysics at Vassar College, where she helped develop an optical setup to study how microorganisms move. After college she worked as a research technician at Janelia Research Campus, where she studied how fruit flies navigate.
Tim Mathew, a PhD candidate at the University of Oregon, works on the ATLAS experiment which is a multi-purpose detector at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a particle collider located at CERN. His research involves searches for dark matter using data collected with ATLAS, as well as developing software for the upcoming High Luminosity LHC upgrades to the ATLAS detector. Much of his time is spent traveling to CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, collaborating with fellow scientists.
Willow Davis is currently a chemistry PhD candidate in her 4th year at UO. Her research in the DWJ lab centers around the physical organic chemistry and synthesis of sulfur containing cyclic molecules for use in sensing and single molecule delivery applications. She is also currently the president of UO’s Women in Graduate Science organization.

Spring Break Day Camps
2024-03-25 08:00 - 2024-03-29 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Enjoy spring break at Eugene Science Center with a week of fun Earth Science activities, crafts, and walks around beautiful Alton Baker Park!

Museum Open for Spring Break
2024-03-25 10:00 - 17:00
Eugene Science Center will be open on Monday, March 25th from 10am-5pm with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

Museum Open for 4J No School Day
2024-04-01 10:00 - 17:00
Eugene Science Center will be open on Monday, April 1st from 10am-5pm. Click here for an up-to-date schedule of planetarium shows!

Tot Discovery Day
2024-04-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
TOT DISCOVERY DAY IS A MORNING OF HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 4 AND THEIR GROWN-UPS
Join us on Friday, April 19th for a morning of ocean-themed activities designed with Tots in mind!
We open an hour early, at 9:00am, to give you and your toddlers a full hour of big-kid free fun! Activities will be available until 12:00pm.
TOT DISCOVERY DAY PRICING:
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER MEMBERS: FREE
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 1-61: $9.00 EACH
NON-MEMBERS, AGES 62+: $8.00 EACH
INFANTS 0-12 MONTHS: FREE

Earth Day Open House
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 Community Room hosted by ESC Educators and Team Duckling.
Save big on Memberships during our in-person Earth Day Open House Sale.
Learn how to make a Morse Code Signaler with the Valley Radio Club.

ESC Educational Activities:

Plastic Sea Creatures – Bring in your recycled plastics to create something new and help save our oceans! For a special Shrinky dink project, make sure your plastic containers are #6!
Compost Containers – Bring in your empty metal coffee containers to be made into compost bins! Paint, collage, and decorate a home for your worm friends!
Wildflower Pollinator Seed Bombs – Sprinkle your wildflower pollinator seed bombs around Eugene – Made with homemade paper!

Earth Day Open House Membership Sale:

25% off all Household-level memberships
Only available in-person on April 20th during ESC’s Earth Day Open House
Sale prices only available for new memberships or renewals of previously expired memberships
Sale prices cannot be applied to extensions for current memberships

Valley Radio Club Morse Code Workshop:
In honor of Samuel Morse’s birthday on April 27th, the Valley Radio Club is hosting a Morse Code Workshop during our Open House! In this 90-minute workshop, participants will learn how to assemble their own Morse Code Signaler. No prior knowledge or experience necessary. All equipment will be provided on-site during the workshop, and upon workshop completion, participants will be able to take home their signaler.
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Recommended age: 4th – 8th grade
Occupancy: 15 participants maximum
Price: $10 to pre-register; $10 suggested donation for day-of enrollment (if available)
Pre-register here: https://eugenesciencecenter.square.site/product/morse-code-workshop-04-20-24-/596?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false

Meet A Scientist
2024-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 the Month: Julia Widom, Danielle Benoit, Rocky Penick, and Ally Kuznia!
Included with general admission, free for ESC members.
About this month’s scientists:
Julia Widom (she/her) grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and earned her B.A. in Chemistry from Northwestern University in 2009. She did her graduate work at the University of Oregon in the lab of Andy Marcus, earning her Ph.D. in 2013. Her research utilized fluorescence-detected multidimensional spectroscopy to study the conformations of porphyrins and nucleic acids. From 2014 to 2018, she worked as a postdoc in the lab of Nils Walter at the University of Michigan, where she used single-molecule fluorescence methods to study RNA folding. She returned to UO as a faculty member in the Physical Chemistry division in September, 2018. Her lab works at the interface of physical chemistry and molecular biology, using ultrafast and single-molecule spectroscopy to study RNA structure and dynamics. She is a member of the Oregon Center for Optical, Molecular and Quantum Science and an associate member of the Institute for Molecular Biology. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, hiking and baking fancy cakes.
Danielle Benoit – The Benoit Laboratory for Therapeutic Biomaterials specializes in the rational design of polymeric materials for regenerative medicine and drug delivery applications. Our work has provided insights into the translation of tissue engineering strategies for bone allograft repair, development of pH-responsive nanoparticles for nucleic acid and small molecule delivery, novel targeting strategies for bone-specific delivery of therapeutics, and, the focus here, development of microphysiological systems (MPS). Poly(ethylene glycol)(PEG)-based hydrogels can be engineered to control tissue morphogenesis, differentiation, and tissue evolution to develop MPS for mechanistic and drug screening studies. Leveraging these microenvironments together with unique microbubble array technology, we have developed salivary gland tissue mimetics (SGm) to identify novel drug candidates that protect the salivary gland from off-target effects of ionizing radiation. Additionally, we have exploited the knowledge gained from the SGm technology to develop a physiologically relevant model of the outer blood retina barrier (oBRB). Development of these MPS models will be a focus together with current experiments utilizing microfluidic chambers to enable co-integration of perfused vasculature and innervation to realize more robust tissue mimetics.
Rocky Penick (they/them) is a third year graduate student and doctoral candidate in the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon. Rocky was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and earned degrees in both Psychology and Biology from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio. Rocky’s current research focuses on the auditory cortex. Rocky uses two-photon microscopy to take videos of fluorescent mouse brain cells in the auditory cortex while they communicate with each other. This research aims to answer questions like: In what patterns do groups of brain cells communicate? Do the patterns in which cells communicate change over time? How do these patterns change due to diseases of the brain, like Alzheimer’s Disease? How do these changing patterns affect the way that cells respond to stimuli, like sounds?
Ally Kuznia (she/her) received her B.S. in psychology from North Dakota State University in 2020 and is now a 4th year doctoral student at the University of Oregon in the UO Learning Lab. Ally is specifically interested in how babies learn words over time and is working on projects to understand how what infants see, hear, and do, in their everyday lives impacts what they learn and remember from their experiences. Outside the lab, Ally enjoys coaching figure skating with the Eugene Figure Skating Club and taking her dog on hikes all over Oregon.
