Hands On! Discovery Center

Monday, August 5th Sensory Night, 4-6pm This event is designed for individuals with sensory integration needs. Lighting and sound are adjusted as well as many other environmental elements.  Hands On! will be closed to the public during this event.  Sensory Nights are FREE, but space is very limited to ensure a consistent and enjoyable experience.  Pre-registration is required by

Friday, August 2nd Family Fun Day, 3-6pm Join us for Family Fun Day at Hands On! Discovery Center! Bring the fam, bring a lawn chair, and enjoy the garden. FREE with paid general admission (*exceptions apply). Highlights include: Science "Magic" Show at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 Cotton candy (While supplies last. Allergen warning.) Lawn games,

Thursday, June 20th Solar-scope for Summer Solstice Join us for some star gazing of our Sun on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year! Take a turn using our Celestron EclipSmart solar safe finder telescope, which allows the scope to align to the sun without directly viewing it. Programs by announcement periodically throughout the day. Weather permitting, stay

Monday, May 20th Sensory Night 4-6pm This event is designed for individuals with sensory integration needs. Lighting and sound are adjusted as well as many other environmental elements. Hands On! is closed to the public during this event. Sensory Nights are FREE, and space is very limited and only available for immediate family. Pre-registration is required. To register, go to visithandson.org.

Saturday, May 4th May the Fourth Be With You Pop-up Programs Levitate objects with “the force” at our TVA Discovery Cart, hone your Jedi mind problem solving skills with acharacter mosaic in our Art Studio, and challenge your friends to a paper aircraft flying competition in Make It. Take It. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day. FREE with paid general admission.  

Sunday, February 18th Paper Planet Family Workshop 1:30pm-3pm Adults are invited to work together with their 1st-5th grade child(ren) in this exciting hands-on science workshop in celebration of Engineers Week. Children will discover the excitement and challenges of engineers, working with their construction team member (adult partner) to build, test, and modify a paper amusement park attraction for a new park called Paper Planet. Each child

Saturday, February 17th SkillZone! Drop-off Workshop 9:30am-12:30pm Calling all DIYers! Join us for a hands-on workshop that gives you all the tools needed for DIY home repairs. Find the right tool for every job with our “Tool Box Relay” hand tool and power tool challenge, let your ingenuity flow as you replumb an actual utility

Wednesday, February 14th Be Miocene Pop-in Family Workshop 1:00pm-4:30pm Stop by anytime between 1:00pm-4:30pm to create your own fossil cast replica out of plaster to paint and take home. Then craft your own Miocene Epoch themed valentine for that someone special in your life. Children under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Materials fee of $5 per person