Who Said Kids Get to Have All The Fun?

Get in touch with your inner child during The Night Shift at Whitaker Center 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 weekend experience!

Featuring a cash beer & wine bar.
Please note, this event is 21+. 💫

$10 Entry; cash preferred.

Admission includes one (1) drink voucher.

Upcoming Fun at The Night Shift

Whitaker Center’s
Christmas Vacation!

Friday, December 19 | 5 P.M.

Wear your ugliest (or most festive) holiday sweater!

BYO Moose Mug!

  • Come participate in our Cousin Eddie lookalike contest in the Select Medical Digital Cinema lobby before the film kicks off.
  • Includes admission to National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (start time is 5:30 p.m.)

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More Science Exhibits & Events

Oct 15, 2025 – May 27, 2026

Little Learners

Little Learners meet September through May, and is designed for children aged 3-6. Sharpen science process skills and experiment, read, explore, sing, and create! Learners will have time for structured weekly themed activities. 

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Permanent Exhibit

Carnival of Health

Step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health at Whitaker Center. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body.

EXPLORE

Oct 18, 2025 – May 16, 2026

Lab Explorers

Curiosity meets creativity in this immersive STEAM experience! These two-hour workshops invite students in grades 3–8 to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math through hands-on challenges rooted in the real world. Whether they’re constructing prototypes, analyzing data, or solving problems, students will leave inspired, empowered, and ready to take on the next challenge.

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