All events are subject to change. Please confirm with the event organizer before attending.
National Aviation Day at Discovery Cube OC
August 17-18: Launch rockets, test paper planes, and explore flight science at National Aviation Day.
Solar System Encounter with UC Irvine Physical Science Students
February 8: Explore the solar system, solve space-themed puzzles, and create cosmic artwork with UC Irvine astronomy students at Discovery Cube’s Solar System Encounter exhibit.
Science of Gingerbread at the Discover Cube OC & LA
NOVEMBER 23 – JANUARY 8, 2025: Check out hundreds of creative gingerbread entries! Enjoy cookie decorating , LEGO engineering table, snowflake programmable art, Santa Claus visits (select dates), and gingerbread demonstrations from a pastry chef (select dates).
Pumpkin Palooza Festival at Discovery Cube OC
OCTOBER 5-27: Dress the kids in their favorite costumes and dance to Halloween-themed music. Plus, bumper cars, spellbinding science activities, trick-or-treating, pumpkin science demos, corn maze, glow in the dark slime, and so much more.
Ocean Encounter at Discovery Cube Orange County
APRIL 20 - SEPTEMBER 2: An interactive exhibit that show different aspects of ocean life and threats they face from human activity. Guests will learn about ocean conservation efforts and engage with hands-on activities to learn about the ocean.
Bubblefest at Discovery Cube Orange County
MARCH 22 - APRIL 7: Bubblefest is an immersive science inspired festival with scientifically sudsy activities for kids of all ages.
Limited-Time Exhibit: Solar System Encounter & Artemis Adventures at Discovery Cube OC
JANUARY 27 - MARCH 3: Enjoy a limited-time return of Solar System Encounter featuring a colossal display of the sun, moon and its planets, plus footage from the Webb Telescope. The all-new Artemis Adventures exhibit allows visitors to drive a remote-controlled lunar rover.
Community Hero Day at Discovery Cube OC
SEPTEMBER 2: The Santa Ana Police Department will be onsite with their K-9 officer, police dog, and police car. There will also be information on pedestrian and bicycle safety and traffic safety awareness.
Paw Patrol: Adventure Play Exhibit at Discovery Cube OC
NOW OPEN - SEPTEMBER 4: Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, this interactive exhibit gives visitors an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in a fun and immersive environment.
Science of Gingerbread at Discovery Cube OC & LA
NOVEMBER 19 - JANUARY 1, 2023: Check out hundreds of creative gingerbread entries and all new holiday fun! Walk through the gingerbread village, meet and snap a photo with Santa, decorate a holiday cookie, participate in winter workshops, and more. Science of Gingerbread is happening at both Discovery Cube OC and LA.
Winter Lights at Discovery Cube OC
DECEMBER 16 - JANUARY 8: An all-new holiday musical spectacular comes to Discovery Cube Orange County. Through a bit of magic and holiday spirit, Lumina realizes the importance of the scientific process, accepting failure, leading from her heart, and the support of community and family. Will her experiment work?
Eco-Challenge and Earth Day Events at Discovery Cube
APRIL 22-24: Eco Challenge is a fun educational program aimed to inspire everyone to adopt eco-friendly practices that help our environment, sponsored by OC Waste & Recycling in Orange County. Visit the Cube on Earth Day Weekend or activities, daily programming, and special vendor tables, exhibits, and giveaways.
Spooky Science with the Monster Academy at Discovery Cube
OCTOBER 1-31: Join costume parades, create your own monster at Dr. Pumpkinstein's Monster-Making Lab, explore the Perilous Pumpkin Launch, make your own unique Día de Los Muertos mask, enjoy animal shows, and more! On Halloween weekend, enjoy special trick-or-treating throughout the museum.
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