Events

Explore, learn, and connect at ScienceWorks!


From hands-on workshops to community celebrations, our events spark curiosity and bring people together. Join us for fun and discovery!
Outdoor mural painters working on large colorful graffiti panels in a public square
Two children in costumes play with bubbles outside. The boy wears a pumpkin costume, and the girl is dressed as a Queen.
Children reaching toward colorful balloons falling from the ceiling in a bright indoor room
Woman speaking at a podium with arms raised; people in the background, outdoor event.
Two women pose with Smokey Bear outdoors, smiling. Smokey waves.

Upcoming Events

Circus entrance sign with red-and-white tent under glowing lights at dusk

Flynn Creek Circus

August 14 - 23, 2026
ScienceWorks Grounds


Every summer, ScienceWorks is proud to host Flynn Creek Circus on our grounds for a season of unforgettable performances and hands-on circus camps. Founded in 2002, Flynn Creek Circus is an acclaimed touring circus-theater company that combines breathtaking acrobatics, live storytelling, and theatrical artistry under their iconic red-and-white-striped Big Top.


This season Flynn Creek presents The Cricket & the Wren, a highly original, all-human fairy tale that enchants audiences with breathtaking acrobatics and stunning displays of athletic skill.

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Vintage circus poster for ScienceWorks: Sunday 16 Aug, 11am–3pm, orange and red with striped popcorn buckets

Cirque De ScienceWorks

Sunday, August 16
11 AM to 3 PM
Free with membership or admission


🎪 Step right up for Cirque De ScienceWorks! Flynn Creek Circus is in town and we’re celebrating with circus-themed hands-on activities. Create your own zipline acrobat or trapeze artist in the Tinkering Studio, then explore the science behind magic and optical illusions at the Exploration Station. 

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    Event Calendar

    July 2026

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    28

    11am Hands-On Happenings

    29

    9am Curtain Call Academy

    30

    9am Curtain Call Academy

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    9am Curtain Call Academy

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    9am Curtain Call Academy

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    9am Curtain Call Academy

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    Museum Closed

    5

    First Sunday (Admission is $5)

    11am Hands-On Happenings

    6

    9am Shark Week Camp

    7

    9am Shark Week Camp

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    9am Shark Week Camp

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    9am Shark Week Camp

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    9am Shark Week Camp

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

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    9am Minecraft Quest Camp

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    9am Minecraft Quest Camp

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    9am Minecraft Quest Camp

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    9am Minecraft Quest Camp

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    9am Minecraft Quest Camp

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

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    9am Wildlife Doctors Camp

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    9am Wildlife Doctors Camp

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    9am Wildlife Doctors Camp

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    9am Wildlife Doctors Camp

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    9am Wildlife Doctors Camp

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

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    11am Hands-On Happenings

    27

    9am Sports Center Camp

    28

    9am Sports Center Camp

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    9am Sports Center Camp

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    9am Sports Center Camp

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    9am Sports Center Camp

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    11am Hands-On Happenings