Happy Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Your generosity fuels our mission to make STEAM education accessible to all. Join us in providing hands-on experiences for children, adults, students, and teachers. Support our cause at buff.ly/3N1ZLmD and be a catalyst for change! 🔬

Unearth the wonders of Geology at Discover Science Saturday! 🪨 Join us on Dec. 2 from 10:30am to 1pm for an epic rocks and minerals adventure. Dive into a hands-on rock and minerals lab, create your own geodes to take home, and dig into extra fun at our sciPad exhibit!

We have a variety of upcoming events this month! 🎨 Creation Station | Dec. 16 ❄️ Winter Fun for Everyone | Dec. 20-22 & 27-29 🪐 Planetarium Night | Dec. 21 ✨ Sordid Secrets | Dec. 28 Learn more about each event at buff.ly/3HeIq5T

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! 🎄☃️ This Elf on the Shelf found a new playground in our Giant Lite-Brite. 💡 We’d love to see all the mischief your elf is getting into just like Rosie is @ecsciencecenter 🧪🔬 Tag us in your elf’s mischief! ☺️

Rosie the Elf is back at the science center! One of her first stops was to visit the gift shop and see all the new items we have ready for holiday shopping. ❤️ Follow along on Rosie's adventures at the science center on our Instagram at buff.ly/3GgTeQV

On International Volunteer Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing volunteers! Your hard work and dedication light up our mission like constellations in the night sky. 💚✨ To learn how you can become a volunteer with us, visit buff.ly/3J8WGiY

Join us for our GEMS Workshops every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Fort Walton Beach Public Library! Great for girls ages 8-15, GEMS is a free drop-off program that shows STEM topics can be pursued in education & career pathways. Learn more at buff.ly/3MXx0r9 👩‍🔬

Join us for our Creation Station on Dec. 16 to see how we will turn a plastic cup into a Christmas ornament! 🎄 Bring your creativity as you color & design your cup, then experience the science behind shrinking it into a charming ornament! Learn more at buff.ly/3SWx6CV 🎨

Gift an animal sponsorship and sleigh your holiday shopping list with this unique present! 🎁🐾 The best part? A special meet and greet to learn more about the animal you've sponsored. Gift a memorable experience and support an animal all in one at ecscience.org/animal-sponsor…

Blast off into the cosmos and explore all 8 planets, each with its own unique wonders on Dec. 21 at our Planetarium Night! From volcanic landscapes to rare celestial events, witness the magic of space at our 6 or 7 pm showings. 🚀✨ Get tickets today at buff.ly/3HeIq5T

On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts Diane and Jacie discuss all things Winter – Hot Cocoa Day, the Winter Solstice, and upcoming events at the science center. Perfect timing, because today is National Hot Cocoa Day! Listen today at buff.ly/3Dqage8

Join us for Sordid Secrets, our adults-only planetarium event that spills the tea on the scandalous tales behind the constellations! Secure your tickets now to hear the celestial gossip on the Greek and Roman gods at buff.ly/3HeIq5T ✨

Today is the Winter Solstice, where we have the longest night and the shortest day of the year! Interested in learning more about the Winter Solstice? Listen to our latest podcast episode at buff.ly/3Dqage8 ❄️

Who's ready for Winter Fun for Everyone? ❄️ Dec 27: Winter Wildlife Wonderland 10:30am-12:30pm | Creature Feature 1pm Dec 28: Snowy Cotton Launchers 10:30am-12:30pm | sciPad 1-3pm Dec 29: Creature Feature 10:30am | sciPad 11am-1pm See all the details at buff.ly/3GLSpQr

Cell-ebrate the Holidays! 🧫🎊 Warmest wishes to you and your families from our team at the Science Center. Please note that we will be closed today and tomorrow, December 25th and 26th, and will reopen at 10am on Wednesday, December 27th.

On this week’s episode of Cultivate Curiosity, our co-hosts share some of the upcoming events & goals our team has for 2024. This includes big projects like our Planetarium Building made possible through an Impact100 grant & more! Listen at buff.ly/3Dqage8 🗒️

Calling all Gryffindors 🦁, Slytherins 🐍, Hufflepuffs 🦡, and Ravenclaws 🦅 Don your house colors and prepare for an evening of spell casting, spiked butterbeer, & a little dark arts and crafts. Don't miss this enchanting night at the museum! Get tickets: bit.ly/sip-science-wi…

Goodbye, Twitter/X! 👋 We'll be discontinuing our use of this platform. To continue seeing upcoming events, cute animals, and more from us, here are our other platforms where you can follow us: buff.ly/3tq1fjV

At Emerald Coast Science Center, it is their mission to inspire and grow a scientifically engaged community. As such, they offer programs fun for ages 2 to 102! Experience opportunities for a range of interests at the museum. Learn more: ecscience.org #MemberMondaySpotlight