Science of the Season features holiday and winter activities for the whole family! From building your own polar base to exploring the science of The Nutcracker, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
See Program Schedule for Dates and Times
Da Vinci Science Center has transformed into a snowy research station where YOU’RE the scientist on an icy adventure!
- Design a transportation system for your polar base
- Color and design large cardboard houses for your residents to live in
- Craft paper snowflakes and watch them whirl through wind tubes
- Work together to build a life-sized igloo
- And so much more!
Winter Wonder Lab activities are included with general admission or membership.
See Program Schedule for show dates and times
Add some sweetness to your holiday! Decorate and enjoy festive Sugar Plum Cupcakes and Gingerbread Cookies while experiencing a 20-minute live Nutcracker-themed science show filled with swirling ballerinas and magical winter effects.
$10 per person ($8 per member)
To purchase tickets online, select the date you’d like to visit, add general admission tickets to your cart, and a pop-up will appear where you can add tickets for this show.
See Program Schedule for dates and times
Adopt a plush penguin and design its carrier. Have a dance party, send your new friend down snow slides, and more fun activities!
$10 per person ($8 per member)
To purchase tickets online, select the date you’d like to visit, add general admission tickets to your cart, and a pop-up will appear where you can add tickets for this activity.Science of the Season Program Schedule
Fab Lab: Ornament Engraving
Nov. 29, Dec. 13, & Dec. 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with the Fab Lab! Join us and learn to design your very own wooden ornament, watch as your creation comes to life on our laser cutter, and decorate it with collage to make it pop!
$10 per person ($8 per member)
Live Animal Encounters
Meet some unique animal ambassadors from the Lehigh Valley Zoo and Da Vinci Science Center. Included with general admission or membership. Space is limited.
Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Encounters: Dec. 29 & 30 at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Da Vinci Science Center Animal Encounters: Dec. 26-28, Jan 2 & 3 at 2 p.m.
Science of the Season Program Schedule
Mon, Dec. 1
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
12 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
Sat, Dec. 6
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Sun, Dec. 7
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Sat, Dec. 13
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
11 am-3 pm Fab Lab Ornament Engraving
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Sun, Dec. 14
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Sat, Dec. 20
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Sun, Dec. 21
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
Fri, Dec. 26
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
2 pm Live Animal Encounter
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Sat, Dec. 27
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
11 am-3 pm Fab Lab Ornament Engraving
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
2 pm Live Animal Encounter
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Sun, Dec. 28
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
2 pm Live Animal Encounter
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Mon, Dec. 29
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
11:30 am Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Encounter
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
12:30 pm Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Encounter
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Tues, Dec. 30
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
10 am-5 pm Penguin Games
11:30 am Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Encounter
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
12:30 pm Lehigh Valley Zoo Animal Encounter
1:30 pm Penguin Dance Party
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Wed, Dec. 31
10 am-3 pm Winter Wonder Lab
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
Thurs, Jan. 1
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Fri, Jan. 2
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
2 pm Live Animal Encounter
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Sat, Jan. 3
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
2 pm Live Animal Encounter
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
Sun, Jan. 4
10 am-5 pm Winter Wonder Lab
1 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
1:30 pm Penguin Games
3 pm The Nutcracker! Live Science Show
