Why Should Kids Have All the Fun?!

Dive into the wonders of the Whitaker Center and explore interactive exhibits, including our current exhibition – Survival of the Slowest – during Adults Night Out!  Drink beer with boas, sip sodas with sloths, and get your weekend started with geckos. 

Bring your friends and meet ours!  Hands-on animal encounters will occur every 30 minutes, starting at 6 PM.

Your $12 ticket includes admission to the Science Center (Survival of the Slowest included!) and 1 drink.  Additional drinks are available for purchase. 

It’s the perfect, unconventional weekend experience!

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

Entrance at Market Street, only.

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