Celebrate the season with exclusive events full of festive FUN.
Friday Night [Holiday] Lights
Visit the Farm, the planetarium, or BOTH after hours each Friday during the holiday season. (Tickets sold separately.)
Holidays on the Farm
Fridays, November 28 – December 19
5:00 – 8:30 PM
Visit The Farm during a celebration of the holidays. Admire thousands of holiday lights while you enjoy a bonfire and hot cocoa. Create your own gift wrap and ornaments too!
$8 museum members / $10 general public
Holiday Laser Shows
Fridays, November 28 – December 19
6:00 and 7:00 PM
Enjoy listening to all your favorite classic holiday songs accompanied by state-of-the-art laser graphics and live 360-degree lighting in the planetarium.
$8 museum members / $10 general public
Music Under the Stars
Enjoy a family-friendly holiday concert under the stars of the planetarium.
Merry Melodies featuring Caleb Davis
Saturday, December 20
5:30, 6:30, 7:30 PM
Celebrate the spirit of the season with an evening of LIVE holiday music under the immersive planetarium dome. Seasonal drinks and photo opportunities are available before each show.
$12 museum members / $15 general public
Tickets are limited!
Fun for the Whole Family
Visit the museum to have breakfast with dinosaurs or celebrate the start of the new year!
Dinos and Donuts
Saturday, December 13
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Up on the housetop…dino claws?!
Plan a morning visit to The Schiele for photos with SantaSAURUS and some ho-ho-holiday fun for the whole family. Enjoy donuts, a prehistoric holiday story, and festive make-and-take activities.
FREE for museum members
$15 for general public (all ages)
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Wednesday, December 31
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Celebrate EARLY New Year’s Eve at the Schiele!
Say goodbye to 2025 with amazing traditions from around the world as we count down to midnight with international friends…at noon.
Included with the purchase of museum admission
Just for Kids
Parents can drop off kids in grades K-5 for fun and learning at The Schiele!
Parents’ Night Out
Friday, December 5
Friday, February 13
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Parents can spend a night out while kids in grades K-5 have a blast at The Schiele! Pizza dinner provided. Kids get after-hours access to the exhibits, plus games and fun! Space is limited.
$45 museum members / $55 general public
Winter Camp
December 29, 30, 31
January 2, 5
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Kids in grades K-5 can spend time at the Schiele while school is out, enjoying exciting programs, activities, and crafts in a safe environment. Register for just one or two days, or plan for a full week of Winter Camp fun!
Daily: $45 museum members / $55 general public
Now Playing in the James H. Lynn Planetarium
They’re only here once each year. Don’t miss these exclusive December shows!
Holiday Laser Shows
December 5 – December 21
Daily at 2:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 3:30 PM
Fridays at 6:00 & 7:00 PM
Enjoy listening to all your favorite classic holiday songs under the planetarium’s immersive dome theater. This magical music will be accompanied by state-of-the-art laser graphics and live 360-degree lighting. Make this a unique holiday tradition!
$8 Members / $10 General Public
Holidays Around the World
November 28 – December 31
Monday – Saturday at 12:30 PM
Select 2:30 PM shows (see Events calendar)
Explore the astronomy of seasons and the celestial connection to winter celebrations. Then, get into the festive spirit as we tour the globe in search of holiday traditions around the world. Great fun for the whole family!
$5 per ticket (all ages)
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