All events included with admission to Discovery Center unless otherwise noted. General admission: $6 adults; $5 children ages 2-17; free to Members and children under 2.
Junior MD - Second Saturday Science Series
March 13; 1:00-4:00 pm
What do doctors look for when they make you say “Ahh” or look in your ears? Find out as you get the inside scoop on diagnosing diseases. Look through microscopes, test for germs, listen through a stethoscope, and use real medical equipment. Med students from U of I School of Medicine are on hand to teach you what doctors really do! No registration required. Included with Museum admission: $6 adults, $5 children ages 2-17.
Bubble Festival
Saturday, March 20In advance: $4 public/$3 members (Must be purchased by March 19)
At the door: $5 public/$4 members
Show times: 10:00 a.m (10:00 is soldout) 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; & 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Center Celebrates National Bubble Week with national bubble celebrity Geoffrey Akins, live performances, and sudsy science fun. Be amazed at the intricate shapes and forms of bubbles during Geoff’s captivating 30-minute bubble show. Then test your own soapy skills with bubble art and activities for the whole family in the Bubble-Palooza Playground. Get your tickets early, as the bubble shows will take place in our 90-seat theater. Museum admission not included. Sponsored by US Bank.
Corks & Conversation
Perfect your palette and hone your senses for Corks & Conversation – a wine tasting event hosted by the Discovery Center Auxiliary on Sunday, March 28 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Ciao Bella Ristorante – 6500 Riverside Blvd.Connoisseurs and amateurs will be pleased as we sample wines from around the world and nibble an array of delectable appetizers and desserts from Ciao Bella. There will also be a silent auction and door prizes. Dress is casual.
Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Discovery Center at 815-963-6769. Proceeds benefit the educational programs at Discovery Center. Corks & Conversation is sponsored by Savant Capital Management and Thomas & Rosemary Muldowney.
Spring Into Science with Nano Technology!
Monday – Friday, March 29-April 2; 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday – Friday, April 5-April 9; 1:00-4:00 pm
This teeny tiny science has a gigantic impact on your life. Explore smaller-than-microscopic sizes and get a feel for unusual materials with daily demonstrations and activities.
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Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3; 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
$7 children; $6 adults; Member children of either museum $2!
Discovery Center joins Burpee Museum for this entertaining egg-stravaganza. Kids 9 and under can look for eggs at 11:00 and 1:00 at Burpee Museum. The rest of the time, kids of all ages can get their hands on some super springtime art projects at Discovery Center and delve into egg-cellent fun.
Nano Day
Saturday, April 10; 11:30-4:00
Tiny size makes can make an enormous difference! Greeting cards that sing, 
eyeglasses that darken automatically, thermometers that turn color, and balloons that never lose their helium are each due to nano-scale science. Meet real scientists and explore current and future applications of this amazing technology with our special demos and hands-on projects. Included with Discovery Center admission. Sponsored in part by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the National Science Foundation.Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday, April 17; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Junior League of Rockford is presenting the fourth annual Kids in the Kitchen event at the Discovery Center Museum on April 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen is an initiative of the Association of Junior Leagues International to address the epidemic of childhood obesity. Over 200 Junior Leagues across the United States are mobilizing to educate kids about the importance of healthy eating and exercise. This is a FREE event where kids are encouraged to try new healthy foods and to include physical activity into their daily lives. Admission to Discovery Center is separate.
Celebrate Earth and Sky
Saturday, April 24; 1:00-4:00
Earth Day and National Astronomy Day fall coincide this year! Celebrate the sky with free planeterium shows, glittery star crafts, and learn about our star the sun. Take your Discovery Center receipt or membership card to Burpee today and get $2 off admission. Celebrate the Earth and all that's natural as you explore Burpee Museum, take in special activities in the "Windows to Wilderness" exhibit, and explore the riverside Water Lab. Burpee members get $2 off admission to Discovery Center today too!
Stay Tuned for more exciting events! Chocolate Sundae Sunday, EIEIO, and Jim Gill join the line up of grand opening events once our new spaces are completed early next summer.
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