Discovery Station

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Events & Programs

December

Thursday, December 1st at 11:00 a.m. | StoryTime & Craft: Ornament Making

Help Discovery Station get ready for the Holidays! After storytime, we’ll make a variety of festive holiday ornaments together. Leave one on Discovery Stations tree and take another home!   

Saturday, December 3rd at 11:00 a.m.| STEAM Saturday: LED Christmas Trees

It’s not the Holiday Season without some festive lights! We’ll explore circuits while making a light-up Christmas Tree Craft together. Thanks to our sponsors at JLG Industries, STEAM Saturday Programs are free with admission.

Thursday, December 8th  at 11:00 a.m. | StoryTime & Craft with F&M Trust: The Snowy Day

Join us for a reading of Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day. After, we’ll make snowflake suncatchers together!

Thursday, December 8th, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. a.m. | Hour of Code at Discovery Station

Join us for one hour of introductory coding activities in celebration of Computer Science Education Week! Kids of all ages will be able to learn the basics of programming in this hands-on event! 

Hour of Code™/Hora del Código® is a global initiative by Computer Science Education Week [csedweek.org] and Code.org [code.org] to introduce millions of students to one hour of computer science and computer programming.

Friday, December 9th, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Parent Night Out

Are you in need of a date night, some stress-free holiday shopping, or just some peace and quiet? Discovery Station can help! Drop the kids off for a fun evening, including dinner, crafts, science activities, and a scavenger hunt, while you enjoy some adult-only time! This program is for ages 5-10.  The event costs $20 for one child and $15 for each additional child in the family. The price includes childcare, as well as all food and activities for the kids. Registration is Required; Click HERE for more information.

Saturday, December 10th  at 11 a.m. | STEAM Saturday: Candy Making Workshop

Kids will conduct a peppermint experiment, then help make a variety of sweet treats to take home! Thanks to our sponsors at JLG Industries, STEAM Saturday Programs are free with admission.  

Thursday, December 15th at 11:00 a.m.| StoryTime & Craft: Light Up Holiday Cards

Create a card for someone special with this super simple paper circuit craft!

Saturday, December 17th at 11 a.m. | STEAM Saturday: Gingerbread House Architecture

Come by and spend the morning building and decorating your very own Gingerbread House! Bring it home to display or eat! Thanks to our sponsors at JLG Industries, STEAM Saturday Programs are free with admission.

Sunday, December 18th, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.| Holiday Pajama Party with Santa!

Stop by and celebrate the season with Discovery Station! We’ll have special crafts all day, highlighting various winter holidays, readings of seasonal stories, and more! Everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their coziest winter pajamas or favorite ugly sweater. All activities are included with the price of admission.

Santa will be visiting from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. to take pictures and visit with the children! The party will continue until close at 4 p.m. with additional activities.

Thursday, December 22nd at 11 a.m. | Story-time & Craft with F&M Trust: The Night Before Christmas

Celebrate Christmas Eve-Eve-Eve with a reading of Clement Moore’s classic poem The Night Before Christmas from our friends at F&M Trust. After, the children will make a festive craft! This program is included with admission.

December 24th & December 25th | CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 29th at 11 a.m. | StoryTime & Craft

Do you want to build a snowman? After StoryTime, join us in a fun craft that will have kids racing to build their best snowy friend! This program is included with admission.

December 31st & January 1st | CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS

Thank You to Our Program Sponsors