Whitaker Center Events Calendar

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

    • 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.

  • January 6 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.

    • 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.