Eugene Science Center

Early STEM Storytime
2019-03-29 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-15 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-03-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-22 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-02-15 11:00, 2019-02-08 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-01-25 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
EARLY S.T.E.M. STORYTIME
SECOND, THIRD & FOURTH FRIDAYS OF EACH MONTH
11 – 11:30 AM | AGES 0-5

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 10:30 PRE-K PLANETARIUM SHOWS
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.

Spring Break Camp
2019-03-25 09:00 - 2019-03-29 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SPRING BREAK CAMP
MARCH 25 – 29, 2019
9am – 4pm* | Grades K-5

During Spring Break Camp, each day is packed with hands-on science, and you can sign up for only the days you’re interested in! Extended care is available as an add-on each day from 8am – 5pm.
Read about each day’s topic below:

MONDAY, MARCH 25: PLANT POWER!
Learn the science of how plants survive, adapt, and reproduce! We will investigate parts of plants and the unique biological processes they use.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26: PLANT & ANIMAL INTERACTIONS
How do plants use animals to help with pollination? Why are some plants poisonous? Explore how plants and animals interact in nature and the complex relationships that evolve between them over time.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27: LIGHT & SOUND
This is a day for the senses! We will explore how our bodies translate light and sound waves into useful information, and the physics behind these phenomena!
THURSDAY, MARCH 28: FORCES & MOTION
Magnetic, gravitational, and electric forces await. We will use roller coasters, magnets, and more to investigate these mysterious, invisible forces. May the force be with you!

FRIDAY, MARCH 29: BUGS, BUGS, BUGS!
Grab your bug nets and mud boots, it’s time to get outside for an exciting entomology adventure! We will learn about the different types of arthropods found in Oregon and study the bugs waiting to be discovered in Alton Baker Park.

Advance registration required:
eugenesciencecenter.org/register

Science After School
2019-03-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-03-01 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-22 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-15 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-08 13:00 - 18:00, 2019-02-01 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
EUGENE SCIENCE CENTER’S NEW FRIDAY AFTERNOON DROP-OFF PROGRAM

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 5th 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.
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Sensory Sensitive Evening
2019-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 and technology. For neuro-diverse adults and children who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we welcome you!
Come enjoy an evening where we create a more sensory sensitive space and provide resources like sensory sensitive planetarium shows, sensory activities, service animals and more.
Space is limited in order to keep the museum sensory sensitive so grab your spot now!
As of March 15th, all tickets for this event have been reserved. If you missed out, we’ll be posting registration for our next Sensory Sensitive Evening soon.
If you did reserve tickets and realize you won’t be able to make it, please cancel your ticket order through Eventbrite so those spots can be opened back up for others. Thank you!
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Parents' Night Out: Creative Chemistry
2019-03-16 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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 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*.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH. 5:30PM – 9:30PM.
Theme: Creative Chemistry
Chemistry helps color our world! During this Parents’ Night Out, we will investigate the science behind different dyes and materials used in every day life. What kind of creative experiments can we get mixed up in?!

*The $15 discount for additional children applies for a maximum of 5 children/family. Children must be registered during one single transaction for the discount to apply.
Advance registration is required. All discounts are automatically applied during registration.

Girls' Science Adventures
2019-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Colorful Chemistry at Eugene Science Center
Explore the chemistry of color! How can chemicals help us determine the properties of different materials? How do we dye things to be a new color? Prepare to get messy during our final science adventure!
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Cavalcade of Creatures: Incredible Invertebrates!
2019-03-09 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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.

Girls' Science Adventures
2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
The Search for Exoplanets at Eugene Science Center
Join the search for life beyond Earth! Learn about how scientists search for planets outside our solar system and determine if they could support life. Enjoy a customized planetarium experience with our Exoplanet Expert planetarium director Haley Sharp.
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Girls' Science Adventures
2019-03-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Neuroscience at Eugene Science Center
The brain is what makes you who you are! We will learn about how scientists study the brain to understand how it grows and helps us learn, and find out what our brains have in common with other animals.
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Girls' Science Adventures
2019-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Oregon Campus, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Coding Robots at University of Oregon
How do robots know where to go and what to do? We will learn basic coding skills and teach our fleet of Cozmo robots to complete tasks with help from the Eugene Coding Initiative.

No School Day Workshop: Forensic Science
2019-02-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Do you love solving mysteries? On this day of forensic science, we will explore the science of fingerprinting, chromatography, handwriting analysis, and more!
Full Day workshop for kids in K-5th Grade.
Learn more.
Register here.

Girls' Science Adventures
2019-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Oregon Campus, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Designing For Disasters at University of Oregon
Learn how earthquakes and other natural disasters happen and put your engineering skills to the test! This workshop includes a visit to the Museum of Natural & Cultural History’s “Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience” exhibit and an architecture design workshop for natural disasters.
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Girls' Science Adventures
2019-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Oregon Campus, 1585 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Microscopy and Optics at University of Oregon
How do our eyes understand colors? How can we use light to see things that we normally can’t? How does a dog or cat see the world? See some of the tiniest animals on the planet with your own eyes using paper microscopes!
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Eugene Block Kids Competition
2019-02-02 12:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | River Road Park & Recreation District, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene, OR, 97404, United States
Advance registration for Block Kids 2019 is now open.

Free to participate for kids in grades 1 – 6!
Advance registration is required! Fill out our online registration form.
Check-in for registered participants begins at 12:30PM at River Road Park & Recreation District (Emerald Park), 1400 Lake Drive.
Participants must be checked in no later than 1:15PM! Latecomers may forfeit their spot.
Competition begins at 1:30PM.

Block Kids is a nationally-recognized, award-winning building competition for children in Grades 1 through 6. The event introduces children to careers in the construction industry and encourages them to use their imagination to create a structure with a specific set of materials. It also allows children to explore how and why a structure is built.
How it works: Each participating child receives 100 interlocking blocks and a choice of up to three additional building materials (foil, poster board, rock, or string). The child builds a project of his/her choice, provided it relates in some way to the construction industry. (Construction equipment is acceptable; depictions of people and animals are not.) Each entry will be judged by local construction industry professionals. Competitors will discuss their projects with the judges. Judges will consider the projects and their discussions when awarding prizes. They will select first, second, and third place winners from three grade-level groups (Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6). One overall winner will be chosen to compete at the regional level. All participants receive a goody bag.
Block Kids is co-sponsored by the Science Center, National Association of Women in Construction, and River Road Park & Recreation District.
Register early, space is limited!
Register Here

For more information contact: Nancy Ograin at 541-935-7065 or nancy.ograin@gmail.com

Tot Discovery Day: Balance!
2019-02-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Leap into the science of balance! Did you know that when we walk we are also balancing at the same time? How does a person balance while walking across a balance beam? Can you balance something on the eraser end of a pencil? We’ll explore the concept of balance through books, balancing with our bodies, and making balanced kinetic sculptures!
Admission to Tot Day is $10 for the first adult-child pair, $2 for each extra child, $5 for each extra adult, and FREE for Eugene Science Center Members.
And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium shows at 10:30am and 11am! Tickets to Tot Day Planetarium Shows are included with Tot Day admission.
Learn more about our Tot Days by visiting www.eugenesciencecenter.org/events/early-education/

Parents' Night Out: Exciting Entomology!
2019-01-26 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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.
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Meet A Scientist Day
2019-01-26 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
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!
Included with general admission, free for members.

No School Day Workshop: Weird Science
2019-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Weird Science: Could a volcano erupt ice instead of fire? How do you bend light? Can an object be both a solid and a liquid? Get weird with science during this investigation of some of the most surprising phenomena discovered by scientists!
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