Carnival of Health

Permanent Exhibit

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls — step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body.

While exploring this gallery, you will learn about the human body, challenge a friend to a bike race to combat calories, and even scale a climbing wall while you learn about the importance of physical fitness!

Carnival of Health is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Capital Blue Cross.

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Jun 14, 2025

Teacher Open House

Please join us for a Teacher Open House at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, where you’ll get an exclusive look at our hands-on learning experiences, field trip opportunities, and educational programs designed to inspire students of all ages. Teachers receive complimentary entry to the Science Center with registration and a school ID.

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May 16, 2025

The Night Shift at Whitaker Center

Why should kids have all the fun?! Get in touch with your inner child at The Night Shift at Whitaker Center, on Friday from 5-7 P.M. during 3rd In The Burg! 💫 Come touch a tornado, build a jet, and watch the turtles migrate around Earth! Did we mention you can do all of this with a drink in-hand? It's the perfect, unconventional, pregame experience! Featuring a cash Beer & Wine Bar. Please note, this event is 21+.

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Permanent Exhibit

Forces of Nature Exhibit

Through compelling stories of natural forces and environmental change, Forces of Nature is both an exciting thematic area and a relevant science topic that affects everyone’s daily life. The permanent gallery provides guests with the opportunity to experience a variety of extraordinary weather wonders featuring physical “phenomenon-based” exhibits.

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Theater

Get The Led Out

Don't miss out on two back-to-back nights of Get the Led Out on February 28 & March 1! From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album...GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants...a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heartthumping intensity.

Cinema

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Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit explores the ways in which NASA uses underwater environments to simulate life and work in space, offering a fascinating look into the high-tech world of astronauts.

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The Art of Science Benefit

Join us for the Art of Science Annual Benefit, a spectacular evening celebrating the fusion of creativity and innovation! This premier fundraising event supports Whitaker Center’s mission to inspire curiosity and education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Enjoy an elegant night of interactive exhibits, exclusive performances, and stunning artistic displays that highlight the beauty of science. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of discovery and imagination!

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Theater

May 30, 2025

Studio 22 Dance Academy’s Spring Recital ’25

Studio 22 Dance Academy strives to make a positive impact to promote and develop young and successful individuals through dance. Studio 22 is deeply dedicated to providing a sense of place in the community. We inspire fellow dancers and community members of all generations, backgrounds, and abilities. Our dancers learn skills and concepts through the process of dance that give them unique experiences and opportunities. Studio 22 has enrollment open starting in the summer for numerous class styles for ages 2 through adult. "Raise the Barre" with us and become a part of our dance family!

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Theater

Apr 13, 2025

An Open Book: An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October

Experience an intimate and unforgettable evening with Justin Furstenfeld, the dynamic frontman of Blue October, as he brings his captivating solo show, An Open Book, to the Whitaker Center. Through heartfelt stories, raw emotions, and acoustic renditions of Blue October's greatest hits, Justin invites you on a journey through his life and artistry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to connect with the music and the man behind it in a way like never before.

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