Events at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
Sept. 2015 thru January 2016
4801 Dreher Trail North; West Palm Beach, FL 33405
www.sfsciencecenter.org or 561-832-1988
The Science Center is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Please follow the Science Center on Facebook and Twitter at @SFScienceCenter
September 2016:
Hack Shack Tech Club – MinecraftEDU – Thursday, September 3 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics. Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. The September 2015 topic explores some of the unique ways in which the immensely popular game Mindcraft can be used as a powerful teaching tool. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026 or email: programs@sfsciencecenter.org
Parents Night Out – Into the Wild – Friday, September 4 from 6 – 10 p.m.
While parents go out for a night on the town, children ages 4 -12 can enjoy science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the center and its current traveling exhibit “Eww! What’s Eating You?,” a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Activities include: Boo Bubbles, smashing pumpkins lab and vampire veins demo and will run from 6 – 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org. To register, visit
www.sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out
Science on Tap – Mission to Mars at O’Shea’s Irish Pub – Thursday, September 10 at 7 p.m.
Mars is 200 times further from Earth than the Moon, but it’s significance is at the forefront of recent expeditions, sci-fi novels and even blockbuster films. The Red Planet is one of our next frontiers; however, the journey presents challenges to all of us. How can these challenges be overcome in order to pursue this necessary step in our space exploration efforts? Russell Joyner, Fellow at Aerojet Rocketdyne, will discuss this and many other challenges we face to successfully reach across the solar system during September’s Science on Tap: Mission to Mars.
Bio:
Claude “Russ” Joyner II is the Fellow for Space Systems and Mission Analysis for Aerojet Rocketdyne and an Associate Fellow for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is a major contributor to the analysis and design of propulsion systems for PWR Engineering for more than 33 years, authored or co-authored over 50 papers on space systems and space propulsion. He provides the engineering leadership at Aerojet Rocketdyne for space and air-breathing propulsion mission analysis. He is the former chairman of the AIAA Space Systems Technical Committee, a reviewer for the AIAA Journal for Spacecraft and Rockets, and serves on the Georgia Institute of Technology ASDL External Advisory Board. He is an adjunct professor for rocket propulsion design and is the creator of the TRITON nuclear thermal bi-modal propulsion system concept. Russell obtained his Master of Science from the University of North Dakota and his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Modeled after “Science Cafés,” a trend sweeping pubs throughout the country, the Science Center’s ‘Science on Tap’ is the first registered Science Café between Vero Beach and Fort Lauderdale. According to Kate Arrizza, COO, it is the only place in Palm Beach County where for the price of a cup of coffee, a quality craft beer, or a smooth glass of wine, anyone can come to discuss the latest trends in science and technology with a world-class scientist. With a motto to ‘drink up – get smart,’ you know you are in for a casual-education session, as the goal of the program is for guests to have fun while learning a little bit more about everyday curiosities.
‘Science on Tap’ is a free event, and patrons can enjoy O’Shea’s happy hour specials, which include $1 off well drinks, $3 draft beers, $4 bottle beers and $3 Irish Car Bomb drinks (starting at 7 p.m.). ‘Science on Tap’ is being co-sponsored by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority.
For more information, please call the Science Center at: 561-832-1988.
Nights at the Museum – Forces of Nature – Friday, September 25th from 6 – 9 p.m.
Grab an umbrella and step into the wild world of weather during our Forces of Nature Nights at the Museum! Activities include: SOS Weather Presentation, Volcanoes and Eruptions lab, Lightning in your mouth activity and Lightning lab demonstration. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561-832-1988. Admission is $6 for members, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free.
GEMS Club – Wicked Weather: Exploring meteorology – Tuesday, September 29 from 5 – 7 p.m.
While having tons of fun along the way, the GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. The program is for girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. For more information, please email echristian@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-370-7703.
October 2016:
Hack Shack Tech Club – Kodu Game Lab – Thursday, October 1 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics. Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. The October 2015 topic, Kodu Game Lab, is a free software package developed by Microsoft that allows users to create their own video games. SFSCA will discuss the basics of video game design from world-building to character programming. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026 or email: programs@sfsciencecenter.org
Parents Night Out – Spooky Science – Friday, October 2 from 6 – 10 p.m.
While parents go out for a night on the town, children ages 4 -12 can enjoy science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the center and its current traveling exhibit “Eww! What’s Eating You?,” a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Activities include: Boo Bubbles, smashing pumpkins lab and vampire veins demo and will run from 6 – 10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org. To register, visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out
Fall Family Fun Fest – Saturday, October 10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Guests of all ages will fall in love with science at the fifth annual “Fall Family Fun Fest.” This event will feature many hands-on science activities, including an interactive Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) traveling exhibit for children birth to five-years-old, courtesy of the PNC Foundation and Grow Up Great, PNC’s bilingual, early childhood education initiative. Guests are welcome to enjoy science-themed crafts, face painting, a bounce house, liquid nitrogen demonstrations, a petting zoo, a bean bag toss and much more. Special sweet treats will be provided in the form of snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy. Additionally, the West Palm Beach Library will be on hand for story telling time, and Professor Clark the Science Shark is scheduled to make a guest appearance, as well as a variety of other vendors offering samples and raffle prizes. Fall Family Fun Fest is included with paid Science Center admission. Science Center admission is: $15 for adults, $11 for children 3-12, $13 for seniors and free for members. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Silver Science Days – Wednesday, October 14 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2 – 5 p.m., guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center! Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits for only $10 per person. Complimentary refreshments and a free planetarium show are included with admission. For more information, please visit www.sfscciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
GEMS Club – Slithering Science: snake dissection and activity – Tuesday, October 27 from 5 – 7 p.m.
While having tons of fun along the way, the GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. The program is for girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. For more information, please email echristian@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-370-7703.
Nights at the Museum – Spooky Science – Friday, October 30 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Spooky science secrets, oozing pumpkins, smoking bubbles, creepy crawlers and much more await all boils and ghouls during Spooky Science Nights at the Museum. There will be plenty of treats along with a few tricks during this fun-filled event for all ages. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561-832-1988. Admission is $6 for members, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free.
November 2016:
Dinosaurs Around the World opening – Sunday, November 1 through Saturday, April 16
Guests can see Dinosaurs Around the World, the Science Center’s traveling blockbuster exhibit during normal business hours, which are: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
“Dinosaurs Around the World” invites guests to travel back to an age when dinosaurs ruled the planet – no time machine required. More than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs will literally be “moving” into the venue, as the cutting edge exhibit looks like something out of a Spielberg film. The life-like replicas will roar, swing their tails and scratch their claws to the delight of tourists and locals all season. Some are so large that they have to be displayed outside the museum. In addition to the pack that will be on display like a prehistoric zoo, the exhibit also features a multi-layered narrative, fossils, authentic casts, cutting-edge research and immersive design elements. The resulting story is a clearly painted picture about the prehistoric planet and its early inhabitants.
According to Lew Crampton, the Science Center’s CEO, “This is the biggest, most realistic dinosaur exhibit around. Our reptilian friends are back – and we are glad to have them as our guests!”
Admission to “Dinosaurs Around the World” and the Science Center’s permanent exhibits will be $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older, and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing. For more information about the Dinosaurs Around the World, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
Hack Shack Tech Club – Sonic Pi – Thursday, November 5 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics. Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. The November 2015 topic explores Sonic Pi, a sound processing program that was originally packaged with the Raspberry Pi OS. The program quickly grew in popularity and is now available for free on all operating systems. The code-based interface gives users valuable practice in coding structure and syntax while they mix and master their own audio masterpieces. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026 or email: programs@sfsciencecenter.org
Parents Night Out – Dino Mite – Friday, November 6 from 6 – 10 p.m.
While parents go out for a night on the town, children ages 4 -12 can enjoy science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the center and its exhibit “Dinosaurs Around the World,” a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Activities include: fossil dig, construct your own dinosaur activity and will run from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org. To register, visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out.
Roar and Snore Sleepover at the Science Center – Saturday, November 7 through Sunday, November 8th (8 p.m. – 8 a.m.)
Here is your chance to spend the night in the world of millions of years ago with life-size, moving dinosaurs. Not only will you explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs you will be sleeping right next to your favorite dinosaur! Bring your family and friends for a night you’ll never forget. Event includes pizza dinner, planetarium show, Dinosaur-themed programs, trivia and Science Center exploration. Participants must supply their own sleeping bag, twin-sized air mattress or foam underlay, pillow and personal hygiene materials. No cots please. One adult chaperone required for every five children. Chaperones are responsible for and must supervise and stay with their group during the entire visit. Evening pizza break and a morning breakfast are included in cost. Registration required. Admission is $35 for members and $40 for non-members per person. For more information, or to register, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-2026.
Silver Science Days – Wednesday, November 11 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2 – 5 p.m., guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center! Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits for only $10 per person. Complimentary refreshments and a free planetarium show are included with admission. For more information, please visit www.sfscciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
MolecuBar – Thursday, November 19 from 6 – 9 p.m.
MolecuBar returns on November 19th, bringing new sensational flavors, textures and visuals utilizing food and cocktails on a molecular level. Guests will have the chance to explore some of their favorite concoctions from the United States Bartenders’ Guild of Palm Beach as well as a variety of brews and tasty bites from local restaurants. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $45 for VIP. VIP tickets include an exclusive reception with a pre-event mixology demonstration presented by the United States Bartenders’ Guild, as well as a special gift bag including a cocktail shaker and recipe book. More info will be available soon! For ticket information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
GEMS Club – Living Dinosaurs: ornithology activity – Tuesday, November 24 from 5 – 7 p.m.
While having tons of fun along the way, the GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. The program is for girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. For more information, please email echristian@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-370-7703.
Nights at the Museum – Diggin’ Dinosaurs – November 27 from 6 – 9 p.m.
RAWRRR! Step back in time into a land of roaring, moving, and extreme dinosaurs at the blockbuster exhibit Dinosaurs Around the World! Dinosaurs are taking over the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and families have the opportunity to explore the exhibit, enjoy dino-themed activities, presentations and more. Each Night at the Museum is a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory! For more information, please call 561-832-1988. Admission is $6 for members, $13.95 for adults, $11.95 for seniors, $9.95 for children 3-12, children under 3 are free.
Tis the Season for Science – every Saturday and Sunday beginning Nov. 28th– Dec. 27th
Beginning on Saturday, November 28th and continuing for four full weekends, the Science Center will offer plenty of winter wonders and science activities for the entire family. Expect special guest appearances, Dino-themed activities, polymer snow, gumdrop lab and more. Tis the Season events are included with admission to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. Admission to the Science Center at this time (during the “Dinosaurs Around the World” exhibit) is 16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children aged 3 to 12, $14.95 for seniors aged 60 and older, and children under 3 are free. Planetarium shows and miniature golf are not included in general admission pricing.
December 2016:
Hack Shack Tech Club – Electronics Lab – December 3 from 5 – 7 p.m.
“Hack Shack” is a technology club that focuses on computer basics. Open to students in 5th – 8th grade, the group meets once monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 5 – 7 p.m. Designed with fun in mind, the meetings include topics such as music and video games. The December 2015 topic will leave the computers behind for a change. Instead we’ll get hands-on with an introduction to basic electricity and circuits. Each student will build their own functioning electronic circuits and learn the function of many basic electronic components like resistors, fuses, and transistors. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. For more information, call: 561-832-2026 or email: programs@sfsciencecenter.org
Parents Night Out – Winter Wonders – Friday, December 4 from 6pm-10pm
While parents go on the town, children ages 4 -12 can enjoy science experiments, a science-related craft, exploration of the center and its exhibit “Dinosaurs Around the World,” a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. Activities include: Liquid Nitrogen lab, holiday ornaments and card-making with circuits, polymer snow activity and will run from 6-10 p.m. Cost is $30 per child and each additional child is $15. For information, call 561-832-2026 or email programs@sfsciencecenter.org. To register, visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/parents-night-out.
Silver Science Days – Wednesday, December 9 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Taking place on the second Wednesday of every month from 2 – 5 p.m., guests 60 and older can enjoy an afternoon at the South Florida Science Center! Learn from guest presenters on various topics, view a planetarium show and interact with more than 50 educational exhibits for only $10 per person. Complimentary refreshments and a free planetarium show are included with admission. For more information, please visit www.sfscciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
GEMS Club – Brainiacs: It’s all about the brain – Tuesday, December 29 from 5 – 7 p.m.
While having tons of fun along the way, the GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) Club offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology! GEMS Club takes place on the last Tuesday of every month from 5pm-7pm. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. $5 registration fee per child per session. The program is for girls in grades 3-8 and registration is required. For more information, please email echristian@sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-370-7703.
Noon Year’s Eve- Dec. 31st 11am-1pm
Staying awake for the New Year is easy at the Science Center! Ring in 2016 with a dance party, science crafts and Dino-themed activities, popcorn, snow cones and a Dry Ice apple cider toast at 12pm. Decorate your own party hats and horns and enjoy Dino crafts and activities! Event is included with paid admission to the Science Center.
January 2016:
Dinos After Dark- 2nd Wednesday of each month beginning January 13th from 6pm-8pm.
If you like giant, scaly beasts and refreshing adult beverages, Dinos after Dark is your type of happy hour. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer as you learn more about the Jurassic creatures featured in the Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit. Guests 21 and older only. Admission is $10 for members, $12 for non-members. For more information, please visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call 561-832-1988.
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*Please note! This calendar of activities is provided by staff at SFSCA and activities are subject to change. Kindly reach S&H PR with a reply to this message, or SFSCA at the contact info provided for each listing in order to confirm activities prior to posting. Thank you for your consideration!