ROAR AND EXPLORE: COMMUNITY DAY

Oct 25, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM

This event is FREE, but registration is required!

We’re opening our doors for a ROARING good time! Join us for Roar and Explore Community Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 25!

This is a special day of FREE family-friendly fun for you to roam and enjoy our newest exhibit, EXPEDITION DINOSAUR: RISE OF THE MAMMALS, as well as our other exciting puzzles and features throughout the UPMC Science Center, our Select Medical Digital Cinema, and PNC Innovation Zone.

Admission is free, but guests MUST register in advance.

This special event offers a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to explore, learn, and have fun together. Enjoy an exciting selection of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity for all ages.

Community Day Activities:

PNC Innovation Zone Fun (for ages 10+)
Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals Traveling Exhibit
Hands-on STEAM Activity
UPMC Science Center Exploration
Free Movie Showing in Select Medical Digital Cinema

Don’t miss this chance to experience Whitaker Center free of charge!

Please Note: Whitaker Center will have abbreviated hours on Roar and Explore Community Day. We will close at 2 p.m. Thank you!

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