Worldwide Day of Play

DAILY DISCOVERIES

Color My World – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger

• Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
• Location: The PNC Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Summer fun for our Little Learners! Color makes our world a bright and beautiful place. Join us as we explore color together through story time and color mixing experiments.

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It’s Game Time!

• Time: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Hall – Level 2
• Description: Worldwide Day of Play is the perfect time for fun and games! Join us in the DISCOVERY Hall for some game challenges. Bring your best game face and be ready to participate.

Fun in the Sun – At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30 am
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: In this fun and informative presentation all about SPF, learn about ultraviolet radiation and how to keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

Going Geothermal

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3
• Description: Nevada is a powerhouse for energy potential. The Silver State ranks among the top states in the U.S. with the most natural hot springs, and these springs are not limited to just recreation. Discover the power potential of geothermal energy in Nevada.

Theatre Games

• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Meet us on the stage to learn the basics of acting as you engage your imagination to think on your feet and work together with your fellow actors.

Circuits in a Snap

• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Open Making
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Learn how to use electrical circuits to power lights and motors, and then practice electrical engineering as a team!

Cold Hard Facts – At the Science Bench

• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Site
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: At -320°F fascinating things happen! Explore the world of “super cold” temperatures in this chilling presentation.

The Pirate, The Princess and Playing Nice Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Can a playful pirate and a powerful princess compromise to save their kingdom? Join us as we learn the value of sharing.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Dancing Ribbons

Customize your own ribbon wand and make it move in celebration of Worldwide Day of Play!

Get in the Game!

Challenge friends and family in a variety of interactive games including corn hole, checkers, tumbling tower and our giant sized “four in a row” game!

Imagination Playground

Engineer giant skyscrapers, build lofty castles or design a tremendous train. This space is designed with imagination in mind!

Marvelous Melodies

Decorate a musical instrument and use it to compose your own melodies.

Playful Puppets

Design a playful puppet and bring its unique personality to life with the motion of your hand.

Roll of the… Exercise Dice?

Roll the dice and get your body moving during this heart-pumping game!

Hat Bar Workshop

Join us in the DISCOVERY Lab for a special workshop and decorate your own silly hat to wear outdoors!

MFA Workshop Cost: $5.00

Member Workshop Cost: $12.00

General Admission Cost: $15.00

Enjoy special performances and workshops hosted by community artists!