Special Events, Programs & More
Discovery Center offers a myriad of special events, programs, classes and more.
All special events are included with admission to Discovery Center Museum unless otherwise noted. General admission: $10.00 adults; $10.00 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger. Classes have separate charges.
To find out what is happening on any given day, please refer to the listings below or click on our Calendar.
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From
Dec 07, 2023 9:30 am
until 11:00 am
At Discovery Center Museum
Categories: Special Events
PARENTS OF PRESCHOOLERS! Introduce your young ones to a variety of art mediums during our "Mini Monets" sessions each month. Children ages 2-6, along with their caregivers, can drop in to our Art Studio between 9:30 am - 11:00 am. September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 7. Cost is included with museum admission and free to Members.
From
Dec 22, 2023 10:00 am
until 4:00 pm
At Discovery Center Museum
Categories: Special Events
December 22-23 & Dec. 26 - Jan. 2, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Enjoy winter adventures without the cold! Test your skating skills at our indoor Sock Skating Rink! No ice, no shoes, just slip-sliding fun with friends. After a few spins around the rink, enjoy creating winter-themed crafts.
Included with museum admission: $10 Public; free to Members and children ages 1 and younger.
Sponsored by Rockford FiberCity and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, with additional partial funding from the State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
From
Dec 31, 2023 10:00 am
until 3:00 pm
At Discovery Center Museum
Categories: Special Events
Sunday, December 31, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Celebrate the New Year while the sun is still out! It’s midnight – somewhere, and Discovery Center has all the fun and excitement of midnight with countdowns and Times Square –style ball and confetti drops every hour! Create a noisemaker and design a party hat to add to the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss this family tradition as you ring in the New Year. Included with museum admission: $10 Public; free to Members and children ages 1 and younger. Sponsored GreenState Credit Union and the Illinois Arts Council Agency, with additional partial funding from the State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.