Special Events

Special events at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts add an extra layer of excitement and engagement to this already vibrant venue. Throughout the year, the center hosts a wide array of events that cater to diverse interests, including corporate events, weddings, galas, and more!

Events are designed to inspire, educate, and entertain, making each visit to the Whitaker Center a distinct and engaging experience.

25th Anniversary Celebration Week

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Upcoming Special Events

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Science Center

Permanent Exhibit

KidsPlace

A destination for the youngest explorers! Designed with a cityscape theme this gallery includes a life-sized Operation Game, X-Ray Table, Pin Ball Falls, and much more.

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Science Center

Permanent Exhibit

STEM Design Studios

Get hands-on with different STEM topics. These engaging activities will allow parents and kids to explore STEM topics together, learning as a team. Enjoy activities and design challenges with Ozobots™ , Spheros™, 3Doodler™ 3D printing pens, tangrams, K'NEX® and much more!

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Theater

Oct 13, 2024

Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed!

Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more!

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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2024

Journey to Space 3D

In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of another world.

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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2024

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 3D

Join environmental advocates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Wade Davis as they set out with their daughters, traveling deep into the Grand Canyon and down the river that runs through it.

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