Get ready for a whirlwind of hands-on activities, electrifying science demos, and special themed days at Discovery Center Museum! Our upcoming events are packed full of endless fun and learning. Don’t miss out—mark your calendar and dive into the excitement!
All special events are included with admission to Discovery Center Museum unless otherwise noted. General admission: $12.00 adults; $12.00 children ages 2-17; free to Discovery Center Members and children age 1 and younger.
Puppy Pals Live
June 26th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Get ready for a paws-itively amazing show! Puppy Pals LIVE brings together adorable adopted and rescued dogs performing jaw-dropping stunts and hilarious tricks. With plenty of comedy and unexpected surprises, it’s a heartwarming, family-friendly experience that will leave everyone smiling! Don’t miss the fun—your furry friends are waiting to steal the spotlight!
Free for members or with general admission!
There will be four 30-minute shows.
💥Red White and BOOM!💥
July 3rd 9:00am – 2:00pm
Experience a dazzling day with parking lot demos, sensory-friendly fireworks displays, sparkler making, arts and crafts, and a fun picture spot to capture the memories!
Free for members or with general admission!
Explosions: 10am,11am, 12:30pm, & 1:30pm
Magic with Zac Purcell
July 10th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Experience the magic! Zach Percell performs four spellbinding, laugh-filled shows with plenty of audience participation that will leave the whole family in awe. 30 minute shows at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm. Woodward Hall.
☁️Foam Party☁️
July 17th 10:00am – 3:00pm
Get ready to froth and play! Absolute Science brings their Mega Foam Blaster – non-toxic, hypoallergenic foam that shoots out up to 40 feet and covers the ground so kids (and adults) can jump, dance, and splash in bubbly fun. Happening in the parking lot!
Smarty Pants
Out of this World Space Show
July 24th 10:30am – 2:00pm
Presented by Smarty Pants, the Out of this World Space show features magic, comedy, and of course, Smarty’s totally amazing, totally eye-popping GIANT Balloon props! And don’t miss the show’s amazing finale – a full scale model of the solar system with the world’s biggest balloon sun! 30 minute shows: 10:30 am, noon, 1:30 pm. Woodward Hall.
Under The Sea
July 31st 9:30am – 2:00pm
Dive into an ocean of fun with sea-themed activities, bubbly experiments, and deep-sea discoveries for little explorers! You might even find a mermaid or two…
Bubble Wonders with Jeff Akins
August 7th 10:00am – 2:00pm
Get ready to be wowed by Geoff Akins, the internationally acclaimed “bubble-ologist” behind Bubble Wonders: a dazzling, family-friendly show full of spectacular bubble tricks (think bubble volcanoes, dancing bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, and even “kid inside a bubble!”). Shows at 10 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm. Woodward Hall.
Discovery Center Museum
711 North Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
815-963-6769
www.discoverycentermuseum.org