BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Space Foundation Discovery Center - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://discoverspace.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Space Foundation Discovery Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241214T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215646 CREATED:20240827T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T171715Z UID:10001813-1734174000-1734184800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Tesla's Toolbox: Cookie Circuits DESCRIPTION:Tesla’s Toolbox promotes creative exploration through hands-on activities that turn learning into fun. This fall\, we are exploring the exciting world of electricity.\n\nYoung explorers will learn about how electrons interact with different materials. We will test our hypothesis using conductive putty to sculpt gingerbread friends.\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n\nCookie Circuit Workshops at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.\n\n\n\n*Note: Note: Recommended for scientists 7-12 years old. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/teslas-toolbox-cookie-circuits/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Tesla's Toolbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dec14_TT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241214T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240913T171156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T154138Z UID:10001817-1734170400-1734184800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Cool Science DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see Cool Science and some super sensational science spectacles! \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/cool-science-9/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Cool Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cool-Science_December.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241213T193000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20241010T160001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T144121Z UID:10001818-1734111000-1734118200@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Family Star Party: Exploration of Jupiter DESCRIPTION:Family Star Party provides a safe\, outdoor learning environment for the whole family\, connecting all ages to the wonders of the universe. \nIn December\, take a close-up view of our largest planet\, Jupiter! Join Discovery Center educators and our friends from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) to gaze through telescopes and learn about NASA’s newest mission to one of Jupiter’s moons\, Europa. \n  \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/family-star-party-exploration-of-jupiter/ LOCATION:Meadows Park Community Center parking lot\, 1943 S. El Paso Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80905\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dec6_FSP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241204T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240827T160611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T155303Z UID:10001812-1733306400-1733328000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Polyfoam Creations DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days offers STEM experiments and activities for students grades K-12 and families. The fall semester is engaging with chemistry on Earth and in the Universe.\n\nIn December\, investigate polyfoam and its wide applications in space technology!\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. Museum opens\n\n\n10:30 a.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n11:00 a.m.Workshop (Grades K-5 recommended) Foaming Gnomes\n1:30 p.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n2:00 p.m. Workshop (Grades 6-12 recommended) Polyfoam Molding and Design\n\n\n*Note: We offer similar workshops in the morning and afternoon\, scaled by grade level. Please be sure to attend whichever best fits your family. \n\n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/homeschool-day-chemistry-of-cooking/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dec4_HD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241203T103000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240827T154112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T153422Z UID:10001811-1733218200-1733221800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Small Steps Giant Leap: Penguinaut! By Marcie Colleen DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an interactive storytime for your little one in our Science on a Sphere® theater. After the story\, join us for some out-of-this-world galaxy penguin painting! \n \n\nActivities: \n\n\n\nBook: Penguinaut! by Marcie Colleen\n\n\nGalaxy Penguin Painting\n\n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/small-steps-giant-leap-penguinaut-by-marcie-colleen/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Steps, Giant Leap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dec3_SS-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241123T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241123T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240913T170741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T171319Z UID:10001816-1732356000-1732370400@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Cool Science DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see Cool Science and some super sensational science spectacles! \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/cool-science-8/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Cool Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Cool-Science_November.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T171310Z UID:10001809-1731754800-1731765600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Tesla's Toolbox: Eggcellent Electricity DESCRIPTION:Tesla’s Toolbox encourages hands-on exploration through unique activites that make learning fun. This fall\, we are delving into the exciting world of electricity!\n\nYoung scientists will create their own turkey themed triboelectric nanogenerators! Don’t know what that is? Come find out- as we use ordinary items to light an LED.\n\nActivities:\n\n\n\n\nEggcellent Electricity Workshops at 11am and 2pm.\n\n\n*Note: Recommended for scientists aged 7-12 years old. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/eggcellent-electricity/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Tesla's Toolbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov16_TT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20241104T150000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T200333Z UID:10001820-1731751200-1731772800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Military Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Discovery Center for Military Appreciation Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! In honor of veterans and active military members\, military personnel and their families receive free admission with a valid ID. Discover\, learn\, and enjoy a day dedicated to appreciation and exploration! URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/military-appreciation-day/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MilitaryAppreciation_Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241116T153000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20241021T212519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T220930Z UID:10001819-1731747600-1731771000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshop DESCRIPTION:Space Foundation’s professional development workshops deliver curriculum that meets NGSS and Common-core education standards\, integrating science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM) into daily curriculum. Our courses use space as the “hook” to engage students and provide activities that are instantly transferable to the classroom\, enabling teachers to confidently teach space and science concepts in their own classrooms. \nMISSION EUROPA: INSPIRING FUTURE INNOVATORS \nJoin Space Foundation for a one-day teacher professional development to learn more about the Europa Clipper mission. \n\nSpecial presentations in our Science On a Sphere® theater\nElementary and Secondary topics\nLeave with classroom-ready lessons\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/teacher-professional-development-workshop/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Don't Miss ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Teacher-PD-Web-Thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241115T200000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T183949Z UID:10001810-1731693600-1731700800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Family Star Party: Winter Constellations DESCRIPTION:Family Star Party provides a safe\, outdoor star-gazing experience for all ages to engage with the wonders of our universe.\n\nIn November\, learn about constellations visible during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. Join Discovery Center educators\, and our friends from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) to gaze through telescopes and participate in star-themed activities!\n\nIn addition\, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours.\n\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n\n6:00-8:00 p.m. Telescope viewing\n\n\nStar-themed activities\nHalf-priced admission to the Discovery Center\nSpecial Science On a Sphere® presentations\n\n*Note: Recommended for scientists aged 7-12 years old. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/winter-constellations/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov15_FSP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241113T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T150220Z UID:10001808-1731492000-1731513600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Bubble Chemistry DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days is a special time for K-12 students and families to be enriched by hands-on STEAM experiments and activities in the Discovery Center. The fall focus is galactic chemistry\, how it applies to Earth and the Universe.\n\nIn November\, budding scientists will experiment and design unique bubble reciples using a variety of materials and delve into the bubbles in elephant toothpaste.\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n10:00 a.m. Museum Opens\n\n10:30 a.m. Science on a Sphere® presentation\n11:00 a.m. Workshop (Grades K-5 recommended) Design your own bubble solutions and elephant toothpaste\n1:30 p.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n2:00 p.m. Workshop (Grades 6-12 recommended) Design and experiment with bubble solutions and elephant toothpaste\n\n*Note: e offer similar workshops in the morning and afternoon\, scaled by grade level. Please be sure to attend whichever best fits your family. \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/bubble-chemistry/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Nov6_HD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241105T103000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T203659Z UID:10001807-1730799000-1730802600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Small Steps\, Giant Leap: Reaching for the Stars by Roxanne Troup DESCRIPTION:Join author Roxanne Troup for a special read-aloud in our Science On a Sphere® theater of her new book Reaching for the Stars. After the reading\, your little one can make their very own stamps and use them to create celestial art. \n \n\nActivities: \n\n\nBook: Reaching for the Stars by Roxanne Troup\n\nHomemade Stamp Art\n\n*Note: Potential author book signing – pending confirmation with the publisher \n  \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/reaching-for-the-stars-by-roxanne-troup/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center / Area 52\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Steps, Giant Leap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct1_SS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T155540Z UID:10001806-1729936800-1729958400@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Mad Science Day (Halloween Event) DESCRIPTION:Dress up and celebrate Halloween at the Discovery Center! Enjoy our festive decorations\, a special Halloween Scavenger Hunt\, and safe trick-or-treating.\n\nFor extra fun\, sign up for a workshop to make your own light-up wizard wand.\n\nFor some extra fun\, sign up for a workshop to make your very own light-up wizard wand.\n\n\n\n$5 materials fee per student per workshop: \n Buy Now\n\nActivities: \n\n\n11:00 a.m. Wizard Wand Workshop\n\n12:00 -2:00 p.m. Safe Trick-or-Treating\n2:00 p.m. Wizard Wand Workshop\n\n*Note: Workshops are recommended for scientists 7-12 years old. Workshops require a $5 materials fee. Advanced reservations are recommended. \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/mad-science-day-halloween-event/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Halloween Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct26_MSD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241011T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241011T203000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T174917Z UID:10001805-1728671400-1728678600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Family Star Party: Comets and Exploring Space DESCRIPTION:Family Star Party provides a safe\, outdoor science experience for the whole family to explore the wonders of our universe.\n\nIn October\, join us for a chance to see a comet on its closest approach to Earth! Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) will have a variety of telescopes for viewing the comet\, as well as the Moon and stars.\n\nIn addition\, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours.\n\n\n\nActivities: \n\n\n6:30-8:30 p.m. Telescope Viewing\n\nComet-themed activities\nHalf-priced admission to the Discovery Center\n\nSpecial Science On a Sphere® presentations\n\n\n*Note: Visibility of a comet is dependent on a variety of factors and not guaranteed. \n\n\n\nLooking Forward: Cool Science Festival \n \nThis event is a part of the Cool Science Festival. For more STEM events\, check out the full schedule here:\nView Here!\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/family-star-party-comets-and-exploring-space/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct11_FSP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154621Z UID:10001804-1728126000-1728136800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Tesla's Toolbox - World Space Week Edition DESCRIPTION:Tesla’s Toolbox promotes self-guided discovery through interactive projects that allow participants to love learning. This fall\, we are exploring the exciting world of electricity.\n\n\nIn celebration of World Space Week\, young engineers will learn about turbines\, their importance in a changing environment and what shapes most effectively harness wind energy. \n$5 materials fee per student per workshop: \n Buy Now\n\nActivities: \n\nEngineering Energy Workshops at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.\n\nNote: Recommended for scientists 7-12 years old. \n\nLooking Forward: Cool Science Festival \n \nThis event is a part of the Cool Science Festival. For more STEM events\, check out the full schedule here:\n View Here! \n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/teslas-toolbox-world-space-week-edition/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center / Area 52\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Tesla's Toolbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct5_TT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240913T165922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T171446Z UID:10001815-1728122400-1728136800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Cool Science DESCRIPTION:Stop by to see Cool Science and some super sensational science spectacles! \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/cool-science-7/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Cool Science ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cool-Science_October.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241010T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T173204Z UID:10001803-1728036000-1728576000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:World Space Week 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join the Discovery Center in celebrating World Space Week! Enjoy activities throughout the museum centered around this year’s theme of “Space and Climate Change”. \nActivities: \n\nSpecial presentations in our Science On a Sphere® theater\nHands-on crafts in our Education Activity Center\nComplete challenges in the Drone Zone\n\n  \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/world-space-week-2024/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:World Space Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WSW2024_Web_Final_SVF_WSW-Events-Page.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241002T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240826T181023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T175858Z UID:10001802-1727863200-1727884800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Space Science Slime DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days is specially designed for K-12 students and families to offer exciting hands-on activites and workshops throughout the Discovery Center. During the fall\, we will be exploring chemistry concepts and their connection to space.\n\nIn October\, young scientists will explore how polymers have been developed for Earth and space while creating their own recipe for slime and making their own bouncy ball.\n\n$5 materials fee per student per workshop: \n Buy Now\n \nActivities: \n\n10:00 a.m. Museum opens\n10:30 a.m. Science On A Sphere® presentation\n11:00 a.m. Workshop (Grades K-5 recommended) Design Your Own Slime\, Create a Bouncy Ball\n1:30 p.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n2:00 p.m. Workshop (Grades 6-12) Do experiments to design your own slime and create a bouncy ball\n\nNote: We offer similar workshops in the morning and afternoon\, scaled by grade level. Please be sure to attend whichever best fits your family. \n\nLooking Forward: Cool Science Festival \n \nThis event is a part of the Cool Science Festival. For more STEM events\, check out the full schedule here:\n View Here!\n \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/space-science-slime/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct2_HD.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241001T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241001T103000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240823T183135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T162823Z UID:10001801-1727775000-1727778600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Small Steps Giant Leap: On the Launch Pad: A Counting Book About Rockets by Michael Dahl DESCRIPTION:Young space explorers ages 2-5 years will join us in our Science On a Sphere® theater for a storytime. Following the story\, we will be practicing our numbers as we make rocket collage art! \n \nActivities: \n\nBook: On the Launch Pad: A Counting Book About Rockets by Michael Dahl\nRocket Counting Collages\n\n\nLooking Forward: Cool Science Festival \n \nThis event is a part of the Cool Science Festival. For more STEM events\, check out the full schedule here:\n View Here!\n \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/small-steps-giant-leap-4/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center / Area 52\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Steps, Giant Leap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Oct1_SS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240928T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240819T200145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T155115Z UID:10001800-1727517600-1727539200@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Cool Science Carnival DESCRIPTION:The Cool Science Carnival is hosted by our friends at Cool Science and features a jam-packed lineup of science programming for all ages. \n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/cool-science-carnival/ LOCATION:University of Colorado at Colorado Springs\, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy\, Colorado Springs\, 80918 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sept28_CS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240921T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240819T194717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T170036Z UID:10001799-1726916400-1726927200@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Tesla's Toolbox: Electricity DESCRIPTION:Tesla’s Toolbox encourages creativity and exploration through hands-on workshops that allow participants to have fun with learning. This fall\, we are exploring the exciting world of electricity. \nIn September\, build your very own science-powered jack-o’-lantern to light up the night. We will work together to learn how the basics of electrons\, circuits and diodes work. Recommended for scientists 7-12 years old. \n$5 materials fee per student per workshop: \n Buy Now\n \n  \nActivities: \n\n11:00 a.m. Electric Pumpkin Workshop\n2:00 p.m. Electric Pumpkin Workshop\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/teslas-toolbox-electricity/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Tesla's Toolbox ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sept21_TT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240913T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240913T213000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240819T172629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T191340Z UID:10001798-1726255800-1726263000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Family Star Party: September 2024 DESCRIPTION:Family Star Party provides a safe\, outdoor learning environment for the whole family\, connecting attendees to the wonders of the universe. \nIn September\, come take a look at our closest celestial body — the Moon! Celebrating on the eve of International Observe the Moon Night\, join Discovery Center staff and our friends at Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) for close-up views of the Moon through a variety of telescopes and Moon related activities. \nIn addition\, admission to the Discovery Center is 50% off during Family Star Party hours. \nActivities: \n\n7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Telescope Viewing\nMoon-themed activities\nHalf-priced admission to the Discovery Center\nSpecial Science On a Sphere® presentations\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/september-2024/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Star Party ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sept13_FSP.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240904T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240813T162712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T220458Z UID:10001796-1725444000-1725465600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Days: Acid\, Base\, and Space DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Days serves K-12 students and their families through engaging hands-on STEAM workshops\, and activities throughout the Discovery Center. This fall\, we are focusing on the wonders of chemistry and its applications to space. In September\, come explore properties of acids and bases through exciting experiments. \nSimilar workshops are offered in the morning and afternoon\, scaled by grade level. Please be sure to attend whichever best fits your family. \n$5 materials fee per student per workshop required. BUY NOW \nMorning activities: \n\n10:00 a.m. Museum opens\n10:30 a.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n11:00 a.m. Workshop (Grades K-5 recommended) Chemistry Rainbow + Make Your Own Bath Bomb\n\nAfternoon activities: \n\n1:30 p.m. Science On a Sphere® presentation\n2:00 p.m. Workshop (Grades 6-12 recommended) Chemistry Balloon Rockets\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/homeschool-day-acid-base-and-space/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Homeschool Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sept4_HH.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240903T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240903T103000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240819T171910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T213427Z UID:10001797-1725355800-1725359400@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Small Steps Giant Leap: Mars! Earthlings Welcome DESCRIPTION:Small Steps\, Giant Leap engages space explorers ages 2-5 years with interactive and creative storytelling in the Science On a Sphere® theater. Following the story\, participants can join a Martian Treasure Hunt activity. \n \nMorning activities: \n\n\n\n9:30 a.m. Reading of Mars! Earthlings Welcome by Stacy McAnulty in Science On a Sphere®\n10:00 a.m. Martian Treasure Hunt activity\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/small-steps-giant-leap-mars-earthlings-welcome/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Small Steps, Giant Leap ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Sept3_SS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240831T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T210915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T220059Z UID:10001742-1725098400-1725120000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Fun with Forces DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased separately. \nIt’s not magic\, it’s physics! Learn the not-so-secret science behind magic tricks that are sure to impress your friends and family. For ages 7+. \nPartner Activity with ProRodeo Hall of Fame\nTry your hand a being a cowboy. There will be a roping activity\, take-home books\, and a coloring sheets. \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Physics Magic Tricks Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n\n\n\n  \nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/fun-with-forces/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aug-31.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240824T140000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T210324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T215958Z UID:10001741-1724493600-1724508000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:3\,2\,1... Blastoff! DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased separately.\n\nTransform everyday items into your very own rocket engine! For ages 7+.\nPartner Activity with Estes Rockets and 1st Space Brigade\nJoin our friends from Estes Rockets and 1st Space Brigade to build a free model rocket that you can take home! \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Soda Can Engine Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n\n\n\n  \nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/321-blastoff/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aug-24.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240817T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240817T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T205924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T215918Z UID:10001743-1723888800-1723910400@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:From the Past to the Future DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased separately. \nExplore with our friends from the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn about the past of our Earth. Look at dinosaur fossils and uncover the mystery of what lived long before us. For ages 7+.\n \nPartner Activity with Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center\nExplore with our friends from the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center to learn about the past of our universe. View dinosaur fossils and gaze through telescopes\, even during the daytime! \nThat Science Fairy – Rediscover STEM if you missed out on all the knowledge childhood toys have to offer! All ages will have fun playing with these multi-age\, low tech\, engineering\, sequencing\, physics\, and challenges. \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Core Sampling Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n\n\n\n  \nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/from-the-past-to-the-future/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aug-17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240810T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240810T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T205533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T223626Z UID:10001740-1723284000-1723305600@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Colors of the Universe DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased separately.\n\nCreate your own spectrometer to unveil the secrets of stars and the search for life beyond Earth. For ages 7+.\nPartner Activity with Cool Science and CSASTRO\nGet up close with our nearest star\, the Sun\, with our friends from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society. Gaze through telescopes for a view you’ve never seen before\, even during the daytime!\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Spectroscopy of Stars Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n\n\n\n  \nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/colors-of-the-universe/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aug-10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240803T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240803T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T205111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T171701Z UID:10001739-1722679200-1722700800@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Mining in Space DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased seperately. \nHelp geologists and engineers study the moon! Create a device to mine valuable resources to power your lunar colony. \nPartner Activity with Western Museum of Mining & Industry\nVisit our friends from the Western Musuem of Mining and Industry to explore geodomes and mining! \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Magnetic Moon Mining Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/mining-in-space/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aug-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240727T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240727T160000 DTSTAMP:20250101T215647 CREATED:20240517T204538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T210543Z UID:10001738-1722074400-1722096000@discoverspace.org SUMMARY:Astrobiology DESCRIPTION:RESERVE YOUR WORKSHOP SPOT NOW! Use the drop-down menu on the online tickets page to choose the correct workshop date and time for the event you want to attend. General Admission tickets must be purchased seperately. \nEngineer your own water filter to be used on the first trip out of our solar system! Reuse your resources to ensure mission success. \nPartner Activity with Fountain Creek Watershed\, Flood Control & Greenway District\nWater-wise and native plants play a vital role in maintaining a healthy Watershed. Discover the advantages of native species and participate in creating your own seed bombs with indigenous seeds\, which you can take with you and plant in your garden or share with your community by launching them in your neighborhood\, favorite park\, or open space! \n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Water Filtration Discovery Center Educator-Led Workshops.* \n*$5.00 activity fee \n  \n\n\n\nEnjoy Discovery Center Passport membership benefits! \n \nPassport Member Benefit— Complimentary Admission!\nBecome a Passport Member: Discovery Center Passport URL:https://discoverspace.org/event/astrobiology/ LOCATION:Space Foundation Discovery Center\, 4425 Arrowswest Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80907\, United States CATEGORIES:Summer of Discovery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverspace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SOD_July-27.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR