Eugene Science Center

Science Uncensored (ages 21+)
2020-02-12 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
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 written in the stars: the mythology behind visible constellations
Drinks and dinner! Enjoy two adult beverages and Track Town pizza, included with your ticket.
Enjoy a kid-free Exhibit Hall: impress, challenge, or collaborate with your date while exploring hands-on science.
Telescopes on the lawn: marvel at tonight’s sky thanks to Eugene Astronomical Society
Special community partner booths from Planned Parenthood and Good Clean Love
Extra activities: design a vibrating robot, learn about the dating styles of different animals, and try taking the most scientifically attractive selfie for your dating profile!

Pricing:
Public tickets: $15 in advance • $20 at the door
ESC Member tickets: $10 in advance • $15 at the door

Parents' Night Out
2020-02-08 17:30 - 21:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 things so small we need special tools to observe them.
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 planetarium show.
Parents’ Night Out is for children aged 4 to 12.
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Price:
Members: $35 first child, $20 each additional child in your family*.
Non-members: $40 first child, $25 each additional child in your family*.
Advance registration is required.
Register online at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eugenesciencecenter/shop/programs/35994

Science After School
2020-02-07 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-12-20 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-12-13 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-12-06 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-11-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-11-15 13:00 - 18:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Science After School is a new program developed by Eugene Science Center in response to Friday early release days in local schools. The program is an opportunity for Kindergarten through 3rd grade students (and the home school equivalent) to explore science in a fun, hands-on setting.
Science After School is led by experienced STEM educators and incorporates both structured and open-ended inquiry based learning opportunities. Advance registration is required.
Time: Fridays, 1:00 to 6:00 pm
Learn more at https://eugenesciencecenter.org/events/science-after-school/

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Tot Discovery Day
2020-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
February 7th, 2020
9:00am – 12:00pm

It’s a plane, It’s a train, Oh wait it’s a car, no it’s a crane. Join us as we learn all about the science behind transportation. How do we move people from one place to another? How does a crane pick up those heavy materials? How does a plane fly? Explore the answers to these questions and more at our February Tot Day!

And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium show! We are happy to announce that we are now offering an EXTRA planetarium showtime! Shows are available at 10am, 10:30am and 11am. Tickets are included with Tot Day admission. Seating is limited.
More about Tot Discovery Days: Each month we set up activities and interactive learning stations designed to create an experience that will ignite your child’s curiosity and interest in science. Tot Discovery Days are casual, drop-in programs when our youngest visitors can enjoy Eugene Science Center activities “big-kid-free.”
Tot Discovery Day Pricing:
Eugene Science Center Members: FREE
Non-Members, Ages 1-61: $6.00 each
Non-Members, Ages 62+: $5.00 each
Infants 0-12 months: FREE
Tot Discovery Day admission is discounted from regular combo admission pricing, and includes hands-on activities just for you and your Tot. Save money on multiple Tot Day visits by becoming a member.
Tot Discovery Days are now included in our Museums For All program.

No School Day Workshop: Earth Heroes
2020-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Friday, January 31st | 9:00am – 4:00pm
See details

Special Open Day
2020-01-20 | OR
Eugene Science Center will be open on Monday, January 20th with a full schedule of planetarium shows.

Winter Break Camp
2020-01-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2020-01-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-30 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Visit the main Winter Break Camps Webpage.
Grades K – 5
9:00 am – 4:00 pm*
During winter break, kids put their creative minds to work exploring science during these engaging, hands-on single day workshops.
Pricing:
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
*Extended Care Available:
Early Care (8 – 9am): $5
Late Care (4 – 5 pm): $5
Limited need-based scholarships are available. Email education@eugenesciencecenter.org for scholarship inquiries.
Winter Break Workshops:
Monday, December 23rd:
Icy Science
Explore the states of matter with icy experiments, including dry ice, artificial snow, and icy moons.
Thursday, December 26th:
Zoology
Meet the resident education animals at Eugene Science Center, and learn about how species adapt and behave in different habitats.
Friday, December 27th:
Cell Biology
Learn the difference between plant and animal cells, extract DNA from a strawberry, and create your own slide to observe under a microscope.
Monday, December 30th:
Marine Science
Earth’s vast oceans are home to some of the most amazing species discovered. Learn about marine ecology and how we can be good stewards of ocean ecosystems.
Thursday, January 2nd:
Prehistoric Science
Explore the life and landscapes of a prehistoric earth – what have we learned about the earliest humans, and how do scientists collect information about life that existed millions of years ago?
Monday, January 6th:
Astronomy
Enter the planetarium to travel the solar system and beyond! Learn about the planets, moons, and other celestial objects that orbit around our sun.

Register online today!

Tot Discovery Day
2020-01-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
January 3rd, 2019
9:00am – 12:00pm

Hop on the “Dinosaur Train” and join us as we explore the world of dinosaurs, fossils, tracks and more through the lens of the hit PBS television show. What is a tyrannosaurus rex? What are carnivores and herbivores? How did dinosaur tracks turn into fossils? Answer these questions and more during this Tot Discovery Day.
This is not an official PBS event and no character appearances will occur.

And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium show! We are happy to announce that we are now offering an EXTRA planetarium showtime! Shows are available at 10am, 10:30am and 11am. Tickets are included with Tot Day admission. Seating is limited.
More about Tot Discovery Days: Each month we set up activities and interactive learning stations designed to create an experience that will ignite your child’s curiosity and interest in science. Tot Discovery Days are casual, drop-in programs when our youngest visitors can enjoy Eugene Science Center activities “big-kid-free.”
Tot Discovery Day Pricing:
Eugene Science Center Members: FREE
Non-Members, Ages 1-61: $6.00 each
Non-Members, Ages 62+: $5.00 each
Infants 0-12 months: FREE
Tot Discovery Day admission is discounted from regular combo admission pricing, and includes hands-on activities just for you and your Tot.
Save money on multiple Tot Day visits by becoming a member.
Tot Discovery Days are now included in our Museums For All program.

Early STEM Storytime
2019-12-27 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-12-20 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-12-13 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-11-15 11:00 - 11:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Jump start your preschooler into S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education with the Eugene Science Center’s new storytime. Join our engaging educators as we read a story and lead a hands-on activity designed for early learners. Each storytime is a unique expansion of the Tot Discovery Day theme from the first Friday of the month. Early S.T.E.M. Storytime is included with Exhibit Hall admission.

Parents' Night Out
2019-12-14 17:30 - 21:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 on planet Earth.

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 planetarium show.
Parents’ Night Out is for children aged 4 to 12.
Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Price:
Members: $35 first child, $20 each additional child in your family*.
Non-members: $40 first child, $25 each additional child in your family*.
Advance registration is required.
Register online at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/eugenesciencecenter/shop/activities/2405820

Sensory Sensitive Evening
2019-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 offer Sensory Sensitive Evenings. We believe everyone, no matter their age or disability, should enjoy the exciting world of science and technology. For neuro-diverse children and adults who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we welcome you!
Come enjoy an evening where we create a more sensory friendly space and provide resources like sensory sensitive planetarium shows, sensory activities, service animals and more.
FREE EVENT.
For more information, please visit: https://eugenesciencecenter.org/sensoryhours/

Holiday Open House
2019-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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!

Tot Discovery Day
2019-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
December 6th, 2019
9:00am – 12:00pm

Sid is a kid who loves science. During this Tot Day we encourage discovery using experiments and activities inspired by stories from the television show ‘Sid the Science Kid.’ Get inventive, silly, and curious with us and Sid!
This is not an official PBS event and no character appearances will occur.

And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium show! We are happy to announce that we are now offering an EXTRA planetarium showtime! Shows are available at 10am, 10:30am and 11am. Tickets are included with Tot Day admission. Seating is limited.
More about Tot Discovery Days: Each month we set up activities and interactive learning stations designed to create an experience that will ignite your child’s curiosity and interest in science. Tot Discovery Days are casual, drop-in programs when our youngest visitors can enjoy Eugene Science Center activities “big-kid-free.”
Tot Discovery Day Pricing:
Eugene Science Center Members: FREE
Non-Members, Ages 1-61: $6.00 each
Non-Members, Ages 62+: $5.00 each
Infants 0-12 months: FREE
Tot Discovery Day admission is discounted from regular combo admission pricing, and includes hands-on activities just for you and your Tot.
Save money on multiple Tot Day visits by becoming a member.
Tot Discovery Days are now included in our Museums For All program.

No School Day Workshop
2019-12-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
On select no-school days, kids can put their creative minds to work exploring different aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Pre-registration Required!
Learn more and register online at https://eugenesciencecenter.org/events/no-school-days/
Grades K – 5
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
Pricing:
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
*Extended Care Available:
Early Care (8 – 9am): $5
Late Care (4 – 5 pm): $5
Thursday, December 5th
Mad Science
What would you do if you had a mad scientists’ lab? Explore some of the most weird and surprising science during this No School Day Workshop.

No School Day Workshop
2019-12-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
On select no-school days, kids can put their creative minds to work exploring different aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Pre-registration Required!
Learn more and register online at https://eugenesciencecenter.org/events/no-school-days/
Grades K – 5
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM*
Pricing:
Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
*Extended Care Available:
Early Care (8 – 9am): $5
Late Care (4 – 5 pm): $5
Wednesday, December 4th
Extreme Experiments
Prepare to get messy as we explore chemistry! Experiment with acids and bases, catalysts, and hot and cold reactions.
