Eugene Science Center

No School Day Workshop: Geology
2018-10-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
On select no-school days, kids can put their creative minds to work exploring different aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
For students in Grades K – 5
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *
Friday October 12th: Explore rocks, minerals, and fossils while solving a geologic mystery!
Price: $45 **
Note: Registration for this event is also available through the Science After School program. If you are already registered for this date during Science After School, you do not need to register for the No School Day Workshop.
*Early and Late Care are available
**Member discount available
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Science After School
2018-10-12 08:00 - 18:00, 2018-10-05 13:00 - 18:00 | OR
Science After School is a new program developed 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.
Learn more about Science After School

Extended Open Hours
2018-10-05 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-28 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-21 16:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-07 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
NEW THIS FALL! We’re staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science ’til sunset! Starting September 7, we will be open every Friday from 10am – 7pm with public planetarium shows. See our planetarium calendar for showtimes and descriptions.

Tot Discovery Day: Super Seasons
2018-10-05 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Explore the four seasons in our Super Seasons Tot Day. How does fur protect animals in winter? Why do leaves fall from trees? What are the colors in a rainbow? Take home a leaf rubbing. Dive into these and more in October.
And don’t miss our Tot Day planetarium show at 10:30 and 11am! Tickets are included with Tot Day admission. Seating is limited.
More about Tot Discovery Days

Eugene Mini Maker Faire 2018
2018-09-29 10:00 - 17:00 | OR
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 to Mini Maker Faire includes admission to Eugene Science Center Exhibit Hall and Planetarium.
Pricing: $8 (ages 3-61) / $7 (ages 62+) / Free (ages 0-2)
PLEASE NOTE: Eugene Science Center member admission rate is $3 for this event.
Advance tickets are available now! Save $1 per ticket by purchasing in advance. Advance ticket sales will end Friday 9/28 at 7pm.
Visit the official Eugene Mini Maker Faire website to learn more!

Showing in the Planetarium during Maker Faire (included with Maker Faire admission)
11:00-11:30am: Stargazing Tonight
11:45am-2:45pm: Maker Showcase – With Mark Davis of KING-PONG and Mark Scott Lavin of LucidNodes
3:00-3:30pm: Stargazing Tonight
4:00-4:30pm: Stargazing Tonight

Early STEM Storytime
2018-09-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-09-21 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-09-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2018-06-22 11:00 - 11:30 | OR
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 general admission.

Cavalcade of Crawling Creatures: Reptile Roundup
2018-09-16 11:00 - 16:00 | OR
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 course the exhibit hall and planetarium are here for a day of fun science exploration!

Get up-close and personal with a treasure trove of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Ask questions and learn how to take care of your own cold-blooded creatures at home. This special event is included with Exhibit Hall admission.
Featuring:

Amazon Joes pet store is bringing a menagerie of reptiles to meet!
11:30 am Storytime with local author of Tortoise Teachings Sara Glater and Bubbe the tortoise
Meet a herpetologist from Oregon State University Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, David Paoletti

Extended Open Hours
2018-09-14 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
NEW THIS FALL! We’re staying open later on Fridays which means you can keep enjoying science ’til sunset! We will be open every Friday from 10am – 7pm with public planetarium shows. See our planetarium calendar for showtimes and descriptions.

Science After School
2018-09-14 13:00 - 18:00, 2018-09-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Friday after school science program for students in K-5th Grade. Registration Required.
Learn more about Science After School.

Tot Discovery Day: Bubble Bash
2018-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Tot Discovery Day returns with a bubble bash! Come join us for a day of bubble fun. Learn all about what makes a bubble a bubble, why they are usually round, and why they pop. We’ll make mysterious smoky bubbles you can hold, giant bubbles you can stand inside, and bubble art you can take home!
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Musuem Open - Labor Day
2018-09-03 | OR
We will be open from 10am-4pm on Monday, September 3 with a full schedule of planetarium shows!

S.T.E.M. Night at PK Park!
2018-08-27 18:00 - 22:00 | P.K. Park, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Eugene, 97401, United States
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!

Summer Camp Week 10: Dig Into Science
2018-08-27 08:00 - 2018-08-31 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 23 – 27
SESSION 2: AUGUST 27 – 31
Dig Into Science: There’s a world of discovery to be found right under our feet! Journey through time with us as we use paleontology and earth science techniques to explore fossils, rocks, soils, and what lies beneath the surface of our planet. Watch out – this camp can get volcanic!
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
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Summer Camp Week 9: Anatomy Academy
2018-08-20 08:00 - 2018-08-24 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 16 – 20
SESSION 2: AUGUST 20 – 24
Anatomy Academy: Do you wonder what’s inside your body that makes it so amazing? Join the Anatomy Academy to explore the parts and processes that keep humans and other living organisms healthy. Age-adapted dissection or microscope labs will occur each day along with hands-on activities that get our bodies moving.
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
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Summer Camp Week 8: Adventures in Astronomy
2018-08-13 08:00 - 2018-08-17 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 9 – 13
SESSION 2: AUGUST 13 – 17
Adventures in Astronomy: Step into our Planetarium to explore the solar system and constellations. Design, build, and test your own rocket launcher and rockets. Harness the power of the sun to create a solar oven. Taste freeze dried food like astronauts eat in space. Engineer a moving rover and more during this week of astronomical adventures!
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
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Summer Camp Week 7: Camp Catch 'Em All
2018-08-06 08:00 - 2018-08-10 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JULY 2 – 6
SESSION 2: AUGUST 6 – 10
Camp Catch ‘Em All: Calling all Pokémon trainers and animal lovers, this is the camp for you! This week combines zoology lessons with Pokémon- inspired science experiments. Team up on excursions through Alton Baker Park in search of local wildlife and catch virtual critters using the popular Pokémon Go app! Are you ready to catch ‘em all?
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
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Summer Camp Week 6: Engineering is Everywhere
2018-07-30 08:00 - 2018-08-03 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
SESSION 1: JUNE 25 – 29
SESSION 2: JULY 30 – AUGUST 3
Engineering is Everywhere: Are you an inventor, maker, or mythbuster? Combine your creativity with the engineering design process to take your inventions to the next level! We will tinker, test, and make a mess during this week of design challenges inspired by real-world problems.
Ages: All camps are for rising 1st – 6th graders (students who will complete K- 5th grade in June 2018).
Times: All camps run 9 am to 4 pm, with extended care from 8 am to 5 pm offered for an additional fee.
Prices: $275 per week*; Members receive 10% off. Receive an additional 10% off after your first week of camp.
*Need based scholarships are available.
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Summer Camp Week 5: Dig Into Science
2018-07-23 08:00 - 2018-07-27 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 4: Anatomy Academy
2018-07-16 08:00 - 2018-07-20 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 3: Adventures in Astronomy
2018-07-09 08:00 - 2018-07-13 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 2: Camp Catch 'Em All
2018-07-02 08:00 - 2018-07-06 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States

Summer Camp Week 1: Engineering is Everywhere
2018-06-25 08:00 - 2018-06-29 17:00 | Eugene Science Center, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
