Holidays at The Schiele

Celebrate the season with exclusive events full of festive FUN.

Discover what happens when Santa and his friends meet the dinosaurs… Trouble is coming to town!

Visit Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc daily, November 27 – January 10, during open hours and included with the purchase of museum admission. Admission to this limited-time exhibit is also available on select Friday nights after hours. (Included with your admission to Holidays on The Farm.)

Friday Night [Holiday] Lights

Visit the Farm, the planetarium, or BOTH after hours each Friday during the holiday season.

Holidays on the Farm

Fridays, November 27 – December 18
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 holiday crafts too! (Admission to Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc is included with your ticket purchase)

$8 museum members / $10 general public

Holiday Laser Shows

December 4 – December 20

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.

$10 museum members / $12 general public

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 12
9:00 – 10:00 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 (registration required)
$15 for general public – all ages

Noon Year’s Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31
10:00 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 4
Friday, January 22
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.

$30 museum members / $45 general public

Winter Day Camp

December 29, 30, 31
January 4, 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: $50 museum members / $60 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 Classics Laser Shows

December 4 – December 20
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!

$10 Members / $12 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!

$6 per ticket (all ages)

Need a great holiday gift idea?
A membership to The Schiele is one size fits all!