Calendar

The Nutcracker Ballet

• Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
• Location: Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Decorate your own spiraling lollipop wand inspired by the magical Land of Sweets.

• Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
• Location: Creative Stations
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Explore the different art style renditions of The Nutcracker Ballet and create your own Nutcracker character.

• Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Join us as we experiment with sodium polyacrylate and whip up a batch of cold, white, fluffy stuff inspired by the Land of Snow. 

• Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
• Location: Activity Table
• Gallery: Solve It! – Level 3
• Description: Create your own Nutcracker hand puppets to keep you safe from the Mouse King. 

• Time: Ongoing throughout the Day
• Location: Activity Table
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Take a trip to the Land of Spring and design your own vibrant tissue paper flowers.

Horton Hears a Who Story Time – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger

• Time: 10:30am and 1:30pm 
• Location: Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Make elephant ears to wear while listening to a Dr. Seuss favorite, and then explore scent molecules.

A Closer Look at Art: Texture & Line

• Time: 11:00am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Explore the elements of texture and line and learn how to use them in three-dimensional and two-dimensional works of art.

Fun with Polymers - At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Discover the importance of polymers and learn why they are an integral part of our everyday lives.

Mummies of the World

• Time: 12:30pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Solve It – Level 3
• Description: Discover the science behind mummification and learn about the cultural methods behind this ancient practice.  

Theatre Games

• Time: 1:00pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Meet us on the stage, and learn the basics of putting on a performance as you work together and engage your imagination.

Snap Circuits

• Time: 2:00pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors, and then practice your own hand at electrical engineering as a team!

What Makes a Community?

• Time: 2:30pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Eco City – Level 2
• Description: Join us in Eco City as we explore all of the places that make our community a comfortable place to live, work and play!

Action, Reaction! - At the Science Bench

• Time: 3:00pm 
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Flames, color changes, awesome actions and neat reactions! Explore chemistry through dazzling demonstrations!

Cody Coyote Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre 
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Meet some of the interesting animals that live in the Mojave Desert as Cody the coyote searches for his family.

3D Printshop

• Time: 10:30am, 12:30pm & 2:30pm
• Location: Tech Lab
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab
• Description: Spark that creative engineer in every child's mind, and DISCOVER the world of 3D printing! Learn about free design software and other online resources, see a 3D printer in action, and select a sample model of your choice to print and take home! $6.00 General Admission or $3.00 Members. Recommended for ages 8 and up.