Whitaker Center Events Calendar
December 29 2009
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
December 30 2009
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
December 31 2009
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
January 1 2010
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
January 2 2010
Steve Forbert
XPN Welcomes Steve Forbert . The singer/songwriter kicks off 2010 with a performance in Stage Two, showcasing songs from his long-awaited release, The Place and The Time.
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
January 3 2010
Holiday Trains and Trees Display
A variety of beautifully decorated trees, surrounded by themed toy train sets and hands-on activities, will rekindle memories of holidays past and delight children of all ages. Free with Science Center admission. Click here to purchase Science Center tickets.
Light Before Christmas Film
The film centers around two children lost on Christmas Eve are rescued by The Candleman, who shares wisdom, hot chocolate, and the story of The Night Before Christmas.
A Christmas Carol 3D
This multi-sensory thrill ride captures the spirit of the classic Dickens tale in groundbreaking IMAX 3D, as Jim Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, on a transformational journey through his life
January 5 2010
Dolphins and Whales 3D Film
Presented by Jean-Michel Cousteau, the movie explores the lives and habitats of surviving tribes of the ocean, including bottlenose dolphins, humpback whales, belugas, orcas and manatees.
Animalopolis
Developed to be one the first productions to encompass children as young as three years old ─ the film takes a lighthearted and imaginary look at a variety of animals, including cheetahs that race like a Ferrari, bears that run their own fishing school, operatic lions and much more.
Grand Canyon Adventure 3D
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D is the captivating story of the worldwide water crisis and the great drought now plaguing the American Southwest.
Forces of Nature
The new permanent gallery provides guests with the opportunity to experience a variety of extraordinary weather wonders ─ featuring physical “phenomenon-based” exhibits.
