The Discovery Science Center: Star Wars Exhibit and Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

The Discovery Science Center's Science of Gingerbread

 

If you are like me you might be a little of tired of hearing “I’m bored” at home during Winter Break. This year we will be taking a week long vacation after Christmas and this past week we have been trying to think of things to do to keep busy and happy during the break. We decided to take a visit to the Discovery Science Center yesterday afternoon.

The Gingerbread Masterpieces

The Discovery Cube is home to two seasonal exhibits that will delight both the young and the old. The Science of Gingerbread and Star Wars, Where Science Meets Imagination.

 

Storm Trooper

The Science of Gingerbread goes on through January 1st and features hands on kitchen science activities and the Gingerbread competition display.

 

Star Wars, Where Science Meets Imagination

The Star Wars exhibit is a MUST visit for Star Wars Fans young and old. My son had an absolute blast and did not want to leave this fantastic exhibit.  The exhibit features:

  • Build and test your own speeders and robots
  • Ride a hovercraft and try your hand at steering
  • See real artifacts, costumes and props from all six Star Wars films
  • Explore the technology of droids and landspeeders
  • And much more!

 

Experiencing The Challenge

The Star Wars Exhibit will be at the Discovery Science Center until April 15th and is definitely worth a visit. You will not be disappointed!

 

Enjoying the interactive parts of the exhibit

The Discovery Science Center will also host a Noon Year’s Eve celebration on December 31st. The New Year’s celebration will feature:

  • Countdown and toast to 2012 at 12pm and 2pm
  • Witness chemical reactions as canisters pop and fly in the air
  • Make your own party hat
  • Create a tambourine while learning about sound

If you are looking for something to do this winter break, The Discovery Science Center has something for every member of the family!

P.S. We love heading there after 3 pm to avoid the crowds. 2 hours is the perfect amount of time and the crowds really thin out by 3. It’s our favorite time to visit!

Disclosure: The Discovery Science Center is a sponsor of Daytrippingmom

 

 

 

Boo at the Zoo: Santa Ana Zoo

Credit: Santa Ana Zoo

Are you in the Halloween Spirit yet? My kiddos can’t stop talking about how many days are left until Halloween and all of the fun events happening around town. One of my favorite events is the Santa Ana’s Zoo, Boo at the Zoo. This super fun event takes place the last two weekends in October and is a treat for the entire family.

Boo at the Zoo is a family friendly costume event trick or treating event that is not very scary at all! This super merry event features trick-or-treating, storytelling, animal presentations, crafts and so much more!

Boo at the Zoo takes place on October 22,23, 28, 29, and 30th. The event is from 5:30 pm to 8pm. Tickets are $6 for members and $12 for non members. To learn more about this super fun event, head here.