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Parents' Night Out

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Spend a night out (or in!) while your child enjoys private, after-hours exploration of our exhibits, hands-on activities, and a live science, planetarium or laser light show. Your child will enjoy a light snack upon arrival and a science-themed treat later in the evening. Participants will be supervised in age groups by our outstanding and experienced staff all evening.

April 21: Wild Weather
Learn how to predict wild weather coming your way by learning about some wild weather conditions. See a fire tornado and learn how climate change is affecting our weather.

May 19: Flower Power
Celebrate the season by learning about plants and flowers like a botanist. Dissect a flower to see what it looks like beyond their beautiful bloom and learn what they need to grow.

June 16: The Science of Stick
Duct tape is often regarded as one of the stickiest things out there, but is it really? Come find out just how strong duct tape is, then discover what can dissolve it! Test the strength of many things sticky. Enjoy a tasty treat and create your own art using adhesives to take home.

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