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The Hive - Level 3Learn the basics of hand sewing and various other fabric crafts! For Makers 8+
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Learn the basics of hand sewing and various other fabric crafts! For Makers 8+

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in our view of the sky.

Come join us on a magical adventure as we learn the parts of a fairytale and even create our own fairytale creatures. Recommended all ages!

Journey to groundbreaking discoveries like K2-18b and Kepler-186f, uncover the science that makes their detection possible, and imagine the bold technologies that may one day carry us to a new Earth among the stars.

Go on a scavenger hunt walking tour in the Virtual UCF Arboretum to learn more about our local flora!

Explore your creativity with hands-on science experiments in this month's Maker themed Dr. Dare's Lab.

Come join us on a magical adventure as we learn the parts of a fairytale and even create our own fairytale creatures. Recommended all ages!

The Never Ending Story (1984)
Rating: PG • Run Time: 1h 34m
Synopsis: On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.

The great ocean currents are the arteries and veins of Planet Earth! This is the story of one particularly fascinating flow - the East Australian Current, a massive oceanic river that stretches the length of Australia's east coast.

Is it magic or science? Either way, your mind is sure to be boggled in this ever-changing stage show! Recommended for ages 6+

What can you see when you look up into the sky at night? Join us on an interstellar tour to learn how to find stars, constellations, and planets in our local night sky, and get inspired by the many wonders our universe has to offer.

For over a hundred years, dinosaurs have captivated audiences in museums and at the box office, with one towering above the rest - the Tyrannosaurus rex. Advances in CGI wizardry and breakthroughs in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past 25 years have set the stage for a fresh look at the "king," from its early years to its prime.

Create your own maraca while exploring the music, rhythms, and cultural traditions of Latin America during Hispanic Heritage Month. Then shake along to your own beat!
Recommended ages 4+

Journey through the mummification processes used in Ancient Egypt and explore how chemistry was used to preserve mummies for centuries.

Take a look at the science that hints at a new ninth planet, and tag along with Mike Brown and his team from CalTech on their first night searching for it at the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii.

Uncover the secrets behind some of your favorite superpowers through the antics of a supervillain in training! Recommended for ages 4+

Colorful creations, without all the mess! Learn about the fundamentals of digital art while making drawings that wiggle!

Embark on an epic and heartwarming journey across the globe celebrating the extraordinary abilities of horses and their inseparable bond with humanity.

Create your own maraca while exploring the music, rhythms, and cultural traditions of Latin America during Hispanic Heritage Month. Then shake along to your own beat!
Recommended ages 4+ Recommended ages 4+

Nature has orchestrated a perfect symphony in which every species has a very distinct role to play in a larger story - the balance of an entire ecosystem. We'll see it through the eyes of the youngest members of our animal cast as they imitate their parents and learn about the mighty roles they'll play.

Is it magic or science? Either way, your mind is sure to be boggled in this ever-changing stage show! Recommended for ages 6+

With a tip of the hat to the John Young Museum and Planetarium, Orlando Science Center resurrects the Cosmic Concerts for a limited time special event. Featuring a lineup of artists from beloved classic rockers to ‘80’s pop and contemporary hitmakers, Cosmic Concerts return with three laser light shows on the second Saturday of every month, from September to December. These high-energy presentations, brimming with nostalgia and a retro vibe, blast your favorites with 30,000 watts of audio power backed by vibrant laser visuals. This immersive experience will be a music lover’s dream.

Reserve your timed-entry tickets online in advance.

Learn the basics of hand sewing and various other fabric crafts! For Makers 8+

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They also journey to Zhima Jie to learn about the similarities in our view of the sky.

Come join us on a magical adventure as we learn the parts of a fairytale and even create our own fairytale creatures. Recommended all ages!

Journey to groundbreaking discoveries like K2-18b and Kepler-186f, uncover the science that makes their detection possible, and imagine the bold technologies that may one day carry us to a new Earth among the stars.

Go on a scavenger hunt walking tour in the Virtual UCF Arboretum to learn more about our local flora!

Explore your creativity with hands-on science experiments in this month's Maker themed Dr. Dare's Lab.

Come join us on a magical adventure as we learn the parts of a fairytale and even create our own fairytale creatures. Recommended all ages!