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4th Annual Leprechaun Race
Are you faster than a leprechaun? Find out at the 4th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 13th. This family-friendly 5K run/walk will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. The race starts and ends at The Discovery and a portion of the proceeds go the museum!
Find out more »2016 Scramble for Science
Join us for The Discovery’s inaugural “Scramble for Science” golf tournament on Friday, June 10, 2016 at one of Reno’s best known and most player-friendly venues, LakeRidge Golf Course. This fun, friendly tournament includes a raffle, hole-in-one challenge, and prizes for the top three teams. Each player can enjoy a BBQ dinner from LakeRidge’s 19th Hole Restaurant & Bar after the tournament. $150 per player, $550 per foursome Registration includes swag bag, 2 drinks, and a BBQ dinner following the tournament.…
Find out more »Chemistry of the Cocktail
You’re invited to explore the artistry of mixology by taking a hands-on look at the science behind the craft of tiki-themed cocktails. At The Discovery’s premier annual fundraising event, you’ll explore your favorite libations in ways you’ve never experienced before. Add to that delicious fare from local culinary hot spots, silent and live auctions, and museum exploration, and you’ve got the recipe for a fundraising event unlike other! Help raise $100,000 in a single night to support The Discovery’s mission…
Find out more »5th Annual Leprechaun Race
Are you faster than a leprechaun? Find out at the 5th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 12th. This family-friendly 5K run/walk will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner and walker the leprechaun passes, his pot of gold grows in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold? The Discovery, who is Race178’s non profit partner…
Find out more »2017 Scramble for Science
Join us for The Discovery’s second annual “Scramble for Science” golf tournament on Friday, June 23, 2017 at one of Reno’s best known and most player-friendly venues, Lakeridge Golf Course. This fun, friendly tournament includes a raffle, hole-in-one challenge, and prizes for the top three teams. All players are encouraged to enjoy a BBQ dinner at LakerRidge’s 19th Hole Restaurant & Bar, included with tournament registration. $150 per player, $550 per foursome Registration includes swag bag, 2 drinks, and a BBQ…
Find out more »Yelpstronomy 3.0: Eat. Drink. Explore.
Have you ever wanted to know… • Why brewers pick certain hops for their beers, and hear it right from their mouths? • What actually grows in our local foodshed and meet the people producing it? • Where gin gets its distinct character and flavor from the folks distilling it? Then join us on Thursday, August 17th, as Yelpstronomy 3.0 takes over The Discovery! Yelpstronomy is a FREE PRIVATE EVENT, that will take you on a hands-on, interactive journey where you’ll…
Find out more »Chemistry of the Cocktail
Join A T. rex Named Sue at this year’s Chemistry of the Cocktail, The Discovery’s premier fundraising event, and prepare for a colossal exploration into the science behind the craft of paleontologically-themed martinis and other cocktails. Add to that delicious fare from your favorite local culinary hot spots, and you have the recipe for a great way to support the museum. Help raise $100,000 in a single night to support The Discovery’s mission to inspire by being the place to…
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