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5	6	7	8 Amphibian Week Amphibian Week May 8, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm It's Amphibian Week! Hop your way into the Naturalist Center from 2 - 4 PM on Wednesday, May 8 for a Naturalist Program to learn all about amphibians and the amazing qualities they have! •	9	10 Amphibian Week Amphibian Week May 10, 2024 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm It's Amphibian Week! Hop your way into the Naturalist Center from 2 - 4 PM on Friday, May 10 for a Naturalist Program to learn all about amphibians and the amazing qualities they have! •	11 Amphibian Week Amphibian Week May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm It's Amphibian Week! Hop your way into the Naturalist Center from 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturday, May 11 for a Naturalist Program to learn all about amphibians and the amazing qualities they have! Spark: A STEM Career Showcase! Spark: A STEM Career Showcase! May 11, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Don't miss this month's Spark event featuring Western Piedmont Council of Governments in the Foothills Collaboratory! SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway across from Velo-City. This program is free with the price of admission • •
12 50% Off Admissions For Moms! 50% Off Admissions For Moms! May 12, 2024 Happy Mother's Day! All moms may enjoy 50% OFF admissions for Mother's Day! The first 100 moms will receive a FREE 3D printed rose as a token of our appreciation. •	13	14	15	16	17 Big League Fun Members-Only Opening Big League Fun Members-Only Opening May 17, 2024 •	18 Big League Fun Opening! Big League Fun Opening! May 18, 2024 Ridgeview Day Ridgeview Day May 18, 2024 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Don't miss Ridgeview Day sponsored by the Ridgeview Endownment Committee on Saturday, May 18th from 10 AM – 2 PM! Celebrate the opening of Big League Fun, enjoy FREE popcorn, and FREE activities throughout the Science Center. Enjoy an extended planetarium show including Magic Tree House®, S.E.T.I, and Solar System Odyssey. Spark: A STEM Career Showcase! Spark: A STEM Career Showcase! May 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Don't miss this month's SPARK event in the Foothills Collaboratory featuring Corning Optical Communications. SPARK is a STEM career showcase featuring local industries in the Carolina Foothills. Participate in guided activities based on their careers. The LAB can be found at the end of the South entrance hallway across from Velo-City. This program is free with the price of admission • • •
19	20	21	22	23 Big League Fun Challenge Night Big League Fun Challenge Night May 23, 2024 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Assemble your team and prepare for a night of science fun and competition on May 23rd from 6 – 8 PM. Explore CSC’s new exhibit Big League Fun and compete against friends in a time-tracked romp through exhibit challenges (who can throw the fastest pitch?), feats of bravery (which bug will you dare to eat?), and trivia. Purchase tickets in advance to secure your spot: https://14048.blackbaudhosting.com/14048/Big-League-Fun-Challenge-Night •	24	25 Naturalist Program: Best Animal Athletes Naturalist Program: Best Animal Athletes May 25, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Join us for a Naturalist Program to explore the world of animal athletes in the Naturalist Center on Saturday, May 25th from 10 AM – 12 PM. FREE event with the purchase of admission. •
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Larry W.

Took the kiddos and they loved it. Employees were nice and helpful. If your looking for something to do with the kids give this place a shot.

-Larry W.

Sam H.

This place was great. We have kids from 8 to 1 and they all had a great time. What I really liked is most of the exhibits are hands on and that really kept them occupied.

– Sam H.

Meredith C.

What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment.

– Meredith C.

Tiffany F.

We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent! We are so blessed to have such an amazing resource in our area.

– Tiffany F.

Denise G.

Fabulous and I don’t often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we.

– Denise G.

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Catawba Science Center, located in Hickory, provides fun for all ages, and is within a short drive from Morganton, Statesville, Lenoir, Lincolnton, and Western NC.