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Upcoming Programs & Events

	June 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 1, 2026 •	2 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 2, 2026 •	3	4	5 Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM June 5, 2026 •	6
7	8 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 8, 2026 •	9 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 9, 2026 •	10	11	12 Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM June 12, 2026 •	13 SPARK: A STEM Career Showcase! SPARK: A STEM Career Showcase! June 13, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Don't miss this month's event in the Foothills Collaboratory with Grreystone Eye! 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. Learn more HERE. Family Movie Night- The Land Before Time Family Movie Night- The Land Before Time June 13, 2026 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Join us for a special Family Movie Night featuring "The Land Before Time" a beloved animated classic that brings dinosaurs to life in a heartwarming adventure, perfect for all ages. Before the film, guests will have the chance to meet some of our CSC Animal Ambassadors and discover fascinating adaptations that help animals survive and thrive. It’s a great opportunity to explore what makes every creature, past and present, so unique. https://14048.blackbaudhosting.com/14048/A-Land-Before-Time-family-movie-night • •
14	15 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 15, 2026 •	16 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 16, 2026 •	17	18	19 Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM June 19, 2026 Members Night at the Crawdads Members Night at the Crawdads June 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for a fun-filled evening with the Hickory Crawdads on June 19! As a valued CSC member, you can claim up to four FREE tickets at the Crawdads box office, just show your member card. Be sure to stop by our booth before the game for some hands-on science activities, then settle in for first pitch at 7:00 PM. Stick around after the game for an exciting fireworks show to cap off the night! • •	20 Dinos, Donuts & Dads Dinos, Donuts & Dads June 20, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am ROAR into Father’s Day fun at our Dinos, Donuts & Dads event! Enjoy early access to our DINOSAURS! Exhibit, dino-themed activities, a fossil hunt, raffle prizes, and more. Donuts, juice, and coffee will be provided, and your ticket includes access to all CSC exhibits beginning at 10:00 AM. Bring your favorite dinosaur-loving dad and make unforgettable memories together. We look forward to celebrating with you! Catawba Science Center SPARK: A STEM Career Showcase! SPARK: A STEM Career Showcase! June 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Don't miss this month's event in the Foothills Collaboratory with Western Piedmont Council of Governments. 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. Learn more HERE. • •
21	22 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 22, 2026 •	23 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 23, 2026 •	24	25	26 Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM Extended Hours: CSC open until 5:30PM June 26, 2026 •	27
28	29 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 29, 2026 •	30 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 30, 2026 •

Public Planetarium Shows

*Please Note: seating in the Millholland Planetarium is limited to 65. Seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.*

	June 2026
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 1, 2026 •	2 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 2, 2026 •	3 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 3, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 3, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	4 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 4, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	5 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 5, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 5, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 5, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •	6 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 6, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •
7 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	8 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 8, 2026 •	9 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 9, 2026 •	10 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 10, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 10, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	11 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 11, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	12 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 12, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 12, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 12, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •	13 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 13, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. Laser Prince Laser Prince June 13, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm • • •
14 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 14, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 14, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	15 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 15, 2026 •	16 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 16, 2026 •	17 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 17, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 17, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	18 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 18, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	19 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 19, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 19, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 19, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •	20 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 20, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 20, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 20, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •
21 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 21, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 21, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	22 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 22, 2026 •	23 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 23, 2026 •	24 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 24, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 24, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	25 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 25, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	26 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 26, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 26, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 26, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •	27 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 27, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds. Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 27, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could June 27, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form clusters and galaxies. Learn basic information about our solar system as Little Star goes on his adventures. • • •
28 Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival June 28, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Follow a curious girl names Celeste and her magical guide, Moon as they travel back to the Mesozoic Era to to explore the astounding diversity of prehistoric life and ultimately uncover the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth June 28, 2026 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Explore the inner workings of the Earth's climate systems, including the atmosphere, hyrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. • •	29 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 29, 2026 •	30 CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC June 30, 2026 •

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.

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.

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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