Hands On! Discovery Center

Join us for some high-flying, fun, aviation-themed activities including a paper plane contest in honor of National Aviation Week.  Programs announced periodically throughout the day.  FREE with general paid admission.

Wednesday, June 21st 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 tuned

Friday, April 28th Superhero Science Family Pop-in Workshop, 1:30pm-4:30pm It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superhero Science!  Stop by anytime between 1:30-4:30 to unmask the science behind some of your favorite superheroes and their superpowers! Test your superhuman strength and knowledge while exploring flight, magnetism, nanotechnology, and more!  Then, stop by the Tesla Theater for a

Saturday, April 22nd Terrarium Workshop, 10:30am-11:30am Looking to add something green to your home for Earth Day?  Join us for a workshop designed for teens and adults ages 13+ and make your own glass terrarium.  Materials fee of $15 per person for members, $20 per person for non-members.  Pre-registration and payment are required no later than Thursday, April

Saturday, April 22nd Earth Day EnviroScape Simulation Stop by to learn all about keeping our planet beautiful for years to come in honor of Earth Day. Get a firsthand look at what happens to water in our environment with our 3-dimensional EnviroScape.  Pollution and runoff are colorfully evident when falling rain carries mock versions of soil,

Friday, April 21st Star Viewing Party, 7:30pm-10pm Join us for a star party and an out-of-this-world experience.  Limited access to scopes and binoculars based on attendees.  Exhibit spaces are closed during this event.  This event is designed as an introductory/beginner level and/or interest in astronomy.  Admission is $5 per person ages 4+, under 4 are free.  Stay tuned to social

Sunday, April 16th Solar-scope Program We are celebrating the anniversary of the invention of the first reflecting telescope.  Take a turn using our Celestron EclipSmart solar safe finder telescope which allows the scope to align to the sun without directly viewing it.  Weather permitting, stay tuned to social media for updates regarding weather.  Program by announcement periodically throughout

January 9th - Sensory Night, 4pm-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 limited.  Registration is required and includes immediate family only.  To register, click the button

Saturday, December 17th –“Gingerbread” Houses, Polymer Snow, and Snow Dough-11am-2:30pm Stop in anytime between 11am and 2:30pm to test your engineering skills by building your own graham cracker and candy “gingerbread” house. Then, make your own polymer snow and peppermint scented snow dough to take home. Children must be supervised at all times. (Contains food allergens and small parts not suitable for children under age 3.) Materials