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The Discovery’s Block Party
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, August 6–10th. LEGO® Build Stations · 10:00am – 5:00pm Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the…
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The Discovery’s Block Party
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Calling all builders and creators! Whether you’re a seasoned builder or just discovering the joy of building, this is the event for you! Join us for a museum-wide weekend of building activities and challenges for all ages and skill levels. It all happens Saturday and Sunday, August 6–10th. LEGO® Build Stations · 10:00am – 5:00pm Dive into the world of creativity when you visit various build stations located throughout the museum’s atrium. Challenge yourself to build cityscapes, fantasy worlds, vehicles… the…
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Social Science: Best Of
Reno, NV 89501 United States
By popular demand, The Discovery proudly presents the ultimate mix tape of crowd-favorite hands-on activities from 12 years of the Social Science event series. Join us to solve a crime, be buried alive, dine at the bug buffet, sketch a live nude model, create a Frankenstuff, craft a wizarding wand, witness the bed of nails, and so much more! Labs, lectures and experiences at this Social Science will include: Bug Buffet Tantalize your tastebuds when you sample delicacies from the…
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14th Annual Halloween Trick or Treat
Reno, NV 89501 United States
Get ready for a hauntingly good time at The Discovery’s 13th annual Halloween Trick or Treat. Visit the museum in costume and trick-or-treat from gallery to gallery. There’ll be spooky decorations and delicious treats for all the friendly or scary ghosts, ghouls and goblins who dare to attend. Advance tickets are suggested, but not required. A note about costumes: For the safety of all visitors, costumes with weapons of any kind are not allowed.
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Chemistry of the Cocktail
Reno, NV 89501 United States
13th Annual Giving & Glamping Fundraising Event Pack up and head out to The Discovery for giving and glamping at Chemistry of the Cocktail, the museum’s 13th annual fundraising event. Get cozy beneath a starry sky with alpine inspired cocktails, enjoy unique camping themed fare created by the experts at Blend, and take part in hands-on activities designed to bring the outdoors in—all while providing much-needed financial support for The Discovery, no tent or bug spray required!
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