Celebrate the season with exhibits and events full of merriment and FUN.
Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc
Friday, November 29 – January 5
What happens when Santa and his elves attempt to deliver holiday cheer to Dino Safari? Trouble ensues!
Witness plenty of fossil-fueled festivities in this reimagining of Santa’s special night, when dinosaurs clash with familiar holiday traditions in an exhibit that spreads Jurassic joy to all…who survive it. Bring your camera!
Included with the purchase of museum admission
Special Seasonal Events
Dino Nights & Holiday Lights
Fridays, December 6, 13, 20, & 27
5-10 PM
Make special seasonal memories at the museum after the doors close to the public.
See dinosaurs clash with familiar holiday traditions in an exhibit that spreads Jurassic joy to all…who survive it. Witness Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc!
Then spend some time on The Farm admiring thousands of holiday lights and interacting with live animals.
You can even catch a holiday laser show in the planetarium, with traditional tunes accompanied by festive laser lights and fun animation.
Bring the family and create a new dinomite holiday tradition.
$8 museum members
$10 general public
Laser show tickets sold separately.
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Dinos & Donuts
Saturday, December 14
9-10 AM
Reserve your story time for 9 AM or 9:30 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. Don’t miss Dino Safari: Holiday Havoc and early entry to the museum.
FREE for museum members – up to 4 tickets per membership
$10 for general public (all ages)
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Wonderful Winter Break Activities
FESTIVE Innovation Station
Friday, December 20
Friday, December 27
11 AM – 2 PM
Unleash your holiday spirit in our festive makerspace lab!
Create and explore with recyclable materials while you develop problem-solving skills and make innovative, festive designs.
Included with the purchase of museum admission
Edible Engineering: Gingerbread Construction
Saturday, December 21
11 AM and 1 PM
Discover the secrets behind constructing sweet structures, including clever engineering tricks and design techniques that make them beautiful AND sturdy. Join us for a hands-on experience that combines history, creativity, and engineering in a truly delicious way!
Included with the purchase of Museum Admission
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Tuesday, December 31
11 AM
Celebrate EARLY New Year’s Eve at the Schiele! Say goodbye to 2024 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
Worried the kids will be bored the week after Christmas? Register them for Winter Camp at The Schiele! GET DETAILS
James H. Lynn Planetarium Exclusive DECEMBER Showings
Holiday Laser Shows
December 6 – December 22
Daily at 2:30 PM
Saturdays & Sundays at 3:30 PM
Fridays 6 PM & 7 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 24 – December 31
Monday – Saturday 12:30 PM
Select 2:30 PM shows
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)
