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Hands On! Discovery Center: Be Electrific Day
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesSunday, February 11th Be Electrific Day! Today only, Tesla Experience tickets are $1 for everyone (with paid general admission-excludes groups) or $3 for the Tesla Experience show only (no admission to exhibit or program spaces). As always, children under 3 are free. Space in shows is limited.
Hands On! Discovery Center: Parents Night Out!
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesSaturday, February 10th Parents Night Out! Do you have plans for Valentine's Day weekend and need a sitter? Let us cover the child care from 5:30-8:30 pm on Saturday! The night will include programs, crafts, play, dinner, and other themed activities. This event is for children ages 6-12. Price is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Hands On! Discovery Center: Sensory Night
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesMonday, February 5th Sensory Night 4-6pm This event is designed for children 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, and space is very limited to ensure a consistent experience. Pre-registration is required by Thursday,
Hands On! Discovery Center: Groundhog Day
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesJoin us to recognize Groundhog Day! Learn about the math and science of shadows, create your own shadow puppet, and enjoy Groundhog Day story time. Programs announced periodically throughout the day.
World Snow Day Pop-in Family Workshop
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesSunday, January 21st World Snow Day Pop-in Family Workshop 1:30pm - 4:00pm Stop by for some “cool” fun in honor of World Snow Day! Learn how temperature and humidity relate to snowflake shapes, why it’s so quiet when there is snow on the ground, and how a meteorologist turned photographer used a camera to change the way we look at
Hands On! Discovery Center: MLK Day of Service
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesJoin us today for the MLK Day of Service, a day established to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Although we are closed to the public today, we will be busy at work making the Museum a better place to play and learn for our visitors and community. You can make a difference by volunteering for a
Hands On! Discovery Center: Sensory Night
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesThis event is designed for children 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, and space is very limited. Registration is required and includes immediate family only. To register, go to visithandson.org/event/sensorynight/
STEAM Showcase
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesSaturday, October 21st STEAM Showcase 10am-2pm Stop by anytime between 10am to 2pm for a showcase that’s all about STEAM-Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. Explore a variety of interactive and fun opportunities for curious minds of all ages. The focus to introduce our visitors to what STEM/STEAM exactly is as well as early workforce development and
Fossil Fun Pop-in Family Workshop
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesWednesday, October 11th Fossil Fun Pop-in Family Workshop, 1pm-5pm Stop by anytime between 1pm-5pm to examine real fossils on National Fossil Day with a “picking” activity featuring fossil-rich sediment from Aurora, NC*. Play our Fossil or Fake game and use plaster to create your own fossil cast replica to take home. Children must be supervised at all times. Materials fee
Hands On! Discovery Center: Home School Day
Hands On! Discovery Center 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN, United StatesJoin us for this special discount day especially for our loyal home school visitors. Come together to network, explore, play, and learn about upcoming homeschool workshops! To receive the discounted Home School Day rate of $8 per person for general admission, please bring your photo ID and one of the accepted forms of home school identification listed
