Visit the Children's Science Center Lab on Saturdays in September during available timed-entries for a bonus animal encounter from one of our seven animal ambassadors. Animal ambassadors include Land Hermit Crabs, White's Tree Frogs, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, an African Pygmy Hedgehog, a Corn Snake, a Mali Uromastyx, and a Ball Python!

In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in our view of the sky.

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight.

We're delighted to kick of the 2026-27 Saturday Morning Live at The National season with this special Main Stage engagement! Join us as Choy Wun Lion Dance Troupe shares this Chinese dance practice aimed at celebrating auspicious occasions. Watch these incredible dancers and musicians at work and learn more about this vibrant cultural tradition.

Make Grandparents' Day unforgettable at the Lab! Grandparents enjoy free admission when accompanied by their grandchildren.

Join the Lab's Youth Advisory Board for an out-of-this-world-experience! Guests will have the chance to learn about space with hands-on activities led by local high school students.