Edible Engineering
Saturday, February 23
Ages 5+
10am-12pm
FREE
Happy National Engineers Week! Join us as we celebrate engineering through a fun, and tasty, design challenge. Adults and children will work together to select a challenge and use the materials provided (graham crackers and frosting) to design a solution! This drop-in program is free with membership or paid admission.
Middle School Program
(Sorry this program is full) Would you like to be put on our waitlist?
Ages 10-14
Friday, February 22
5:30-8:00pm
FREE thanks to support from the Laboratory of Developmental Neuroscience at Penn State.
A Night of Neuroscience
Grab a friend and join us for an evening of pizza with a side of neuroscience! Engage in interactive games and scientific modeling activities as researchers from the Laboratory of Developmental Neuroscience at Penn State guide us through an investigation of the human nervous systems command center: the brain!
Makeuary… be creative this winter!
Happy Makeuary! Each January and February we celebrate the maker movement through weekly creative challenges in our MaD Lab. Families are invited to participate together in our makeuary activities for free with membership or paid admission. Please note that given the nature of the activities, we ask that parents assist their children, even if just by making suggestions and helping to gather materials. We want every child to have a safe and fun STEM experience during Makeuary!
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Week 1 (January 2-6) – Tightrope Challenge
Defy gravity! Design something that can balance on a tightrope all on its own.
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Week 2 (January 9-13) – Recycled Robots
Back by popular demand! Use your imagination to create a robot out of recycled materials.
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Week 3 (January 16-20) – Geometric Mazes
Create a geometric maze using rubber bands and challenge a friend or family member to try it out!
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Week 4 (January 23-27) – Stitching and Textiles
Use a needle and yarn or a weaving loom to create something new.
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Week 5 (January 30 – February 3) – Community Cardboard Challenge
Together we will build a large cardboard structure in the MaD Lab, stop in and add your creativity!
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Week 6 (February 6 – 10) – Spinning Illusions
Experiment with optical illusions and create your own thaumatrope and spinning top!
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Week 7 (February 13 – 17) – Strong Foam Structures
Create a strong structure using colorful foam and pipe cleaners. How much weight will yours hold?
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Week 8 (February 20 -24) – Spirographs
Make your own spirograph gear then use it to create geometric designs.
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Week 9 (February 27 – March 3) – Bobsled Races
Create a bobsled and experiment with different materials, then test your design on our track and race your friends!
Baby Explorers
Every Wednesday 10:30-11am
Visit with your baby to explore science together through books and movement. Perfect for adults with a 6-month to 2-year-old child.
Free with membership or paid admission.
Science Adventures
Every Thursday, 10:30-11am
Inspired by stories in picture books, this year Science Adventures will feature makerspace and engineering activities designed for 3-5 year olds with caregiver assistance. We will offer weekly activities that encourage young learners to tinker with materials and complete challenges while leaving plenty of room for creativity and innovation. Free with membership or paid admission.
Music Makers
Fridays 10:30-11am
Members-only session 10-10:30am
For children 5 and under and their parent/guardians
Join us for a rhythmic good time every Friday! This program includes stories and musical explorations for children and adults to enjoy together.
Free with membership or paid admission.
On Fridays, doors to Discovery Space will open at 9:45am for members.
Program and Special Event Payment
We often have only limited space in our programs and special events. Don’t miss out! Please call 814.234.0200 or email to check available space and register for programs, camps, and special events.
After confirming your registration, you may make a secure online payment.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you soon at Discovery Space!