Super Kids Save the World at Sci-Tech

Super Kids Save the World begins its world-saving mission at Sci-Tech Discovery Center on Saturday, June 8.   The world is in trouble and it's up the super kids to do something about it.  How?  Thinking and doing!  Save electricity with a flip of a light switch.  When things break, don't throw them away.  Turn an old tablecloth into a superhero cape.  Fight pollution and take another simple step toward saving the world by recycling one aluminum can at a time.  Ordinary kids make a difference.

Super Kids Save the World is based on the British children's book, George Saves the World by Lunchtime written by Jo Readman and illustrated by Ley Honor Roberts. The book features an ordinary family who in the course of a day "save the world" simply by making responsible choices. George, Flora, and Grandpa demonstrate that by taking simple steps, families can become eco-friendly super-heroes in their own communities.

At the Super Kids Save the World exhibit, kids can tag along on George's heroic adventure and have a super time donning cape and boots to become an energy-saving super hero, peddling a bike to light up a city street, visiting a Farmer's Market, dressing up at the Reuse Charity Shop, making science discoveries about alternative energy sources in the Research Lab, tearing up old newspapers for the bunny's hutch, and decorating get well cards using leftover wrapping paper and other reusable supplies for children staying in local hospitals and much more. Kids and their parents have the power to go green at this super exhibit. Super-hero training starts here with the four R's: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle!

Sci-Tech Discovery Center is located at 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, Texas 75034.

Summer Hours:

Mon-Fri 10 am – 5 pm

Saturday 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday Noon - 6 pm

Members and children under two receive free admission, General admission is $7.00; Senior (age 60+) admission is $5.50.  Group rates are available for 10 or more with advance reservations.  Family membership rates start at $80 and include benefits and discounts for a family of four for one year.  Visit www.mindstretchingfun.org for additional information.

Brainiac Bowl 2013: Passport to Discovery

Tickets are now available for the 5th annual Brainiac Bowl to benefit Sci-Tech Discovery Center that will be held at Starbase Aviation in Addison on Saturday, February 23rd from 6:30 - 10:00 pm.  Brainiac Bowl is a casual, lively evening with 400 guests enjoying a themed buffet dinner, cocktails, live music, silent and live auction, and the main event - a trivia competition among tables for the coveted title of Brainiac Bowl Champions. The friendly rivalry consists of two rounds of lightening-quick play answering multiple-choice questions ranging from novice to expert in a variety of topics.

This year's theme Passport to Discovery, aptly set in a private jet hangar, will celebrate travel around the world. Each table is a team, and the team will decide on which destination to represent and coordinate "uniforms" or attire accordingly, along with a catchy team name. Brainiac Bowl does sell out every year, so gather your team of braniacs and secure your table now! Click here for more information and pictures from last year's event.

Sci-Tech Unveils Two New Exhibits This Month

Sci-Tech Discovery Center introduces NEW mind-stretching fun with the opening of two new exhibits later this month!

Bodies in Balance includes 24 interactive stations that explore your body’s maze of complex systems that work hard to stay in balance to keep you healthy.

Putting DNA to Work, is an engaging interactive exhibit developed by the National Academy of Sciences’ Marian Koshland Science Museum. Visitors can investigate how inherited and infectious diseases are identified, examine DNA sequences, and see how that knowledge can be used to unlock the secrets hidden in our genes.

Sci-Tech is currently closed while they prepare for the new exhibits. Both exhibits open on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Visit www.mindstretchingfun.org for information on programs and events at Sci-Tech.

New Year's Eve Neutron Ball Drop

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The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things

Limited seats are still available for this special event!

The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things is thrilled to perform magic shows benefiting Sci-Tech Discovery Center on Saturday, October 6 at Angelika Theater in The Shops at Legacy. This interactive show includes only two performances, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and has been customized by world-renowned magician Max Darwin to exhibit the mind-stretching magic of science. The Amazing Max ran off-Broadway for nine successful months in New York City and will be making its debut in Texas with Sci-Tech.

The Amazing Max has emerged as one of the most sought-after magicians in New York.  During the past ten years he has performed more than 3,000 shows.  In addition to performing magic, Max Darwin has hosted the hit Nickelodeon show Game Farm and has been the featured actor in major TV commercials for companies like Axe Body Spray, Verizon, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola.

"An awesome and hilarious live magic show." -PBS Kids

"A NYC show with Vegas flair, welcoming kids into a world of quirky and energetic magic that they (and their parents) won't soon forget." -Big Apple Parent

Tickets for The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. shows are $15.00 for Sci-Tech Discovery Center members and $18.00 for non-members. VIP tickets with premium seating are $30.00. Each performance is approximately 75 minutes. Seating is limited and advance registration required. To purchase tickets, visit www.mindstretchingfun.org or contact 972-546-3050 x102.

Animal Grossology

*VIP Preview Party for adults only*

Prepare to be totally en-GROSS-ed! Welcome to the interactive exhibition that takes a slightly different view of Fluffy, Fido and the rest of the Animal Kingdom in “Animal Grossology,” premiering at Sci-Tech Discovery Center (“Sci-Tech”) September 22 through December 30, 2012.  Following in the footsteps of the overwhelmingly popular “Grossology, the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body” exhibition, comes the next generation in the GROSSOLOGY series. Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games, the all-new “Animal Grossology” exhibit is sure to provide a unique perspective on the animal kingdom. Sci-Tech, in conjunction with Advanced Exhibits, the exhibit’s producer, invites the public to experience some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on earth. “Animal Grossology” opens September 22, 2012, and is sponsored by Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, ESI and individual participants in Sci-Tech’s Gross Giving Campaign.

The exhibition contains solid science and introduces it in a way that makes kids giggle.  It’s science disguised in interactive entertainment and kids are more apt to learn when they’re having fun doing it. You may think leeches are pretty gross but they’re used after some surgeries to assist in the healing process.

Sci-Tech Discovery Center in Frisco is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm,

Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and Sunday from noon until 6:00 pm. The center is closed on Mondays. Tickets are $7.00 and children two and under are free. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more. Annual family memberships start at only $85 and include invitations to exhibit premiers and additional discounts to other camps and parties.

Sci-Tech Cookie Caper

Sci-Tech Discovery Center will be holding its second annual Cookie Caper, featuring thousands of homemade recipes, on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm in the parking lot of the Frisco Discovery Center, located at 8004 North Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034. Cookie Caper participants will have the choice of filling a $4.00 or $8.00 box with cookies. Keeping with the Sci-Tech hands-on mission, each box of cookies contains an experiment card designed to inspire discoveryris through the exploration of math and science.

This unique fundraiser is one of many innovative events scheduled during the month of May, which is designated as Sci-Tech’s Mind-Stretching Fund month.

Sci-Tech Brainiac Bowl

With Mardi Gras flair and a competitive spirit, Sci-Tech Discovery Center announces its fourth annual Sci-Tech Brainiac Bowl, presented by Baylor Medical Center of Frisco, to be held Saturday, February 25 from 6:30 to 11:00 pm at the Frisco Discovery Center.

Brainiac Bowl meets Bourbon Street in this year’s edition, which features Cajun cuisine, two bands, silent and live auctions and a lively, knowledge-based trivia competition. Good Morning Texas host and former One Life to Live television star Ty Treadway will once again serve as the emcee for the evening, which will generate funds for the museum’s educational programs. The Brainwaves of Frisco ISD hold the coveted title of 2011 Brainiac Bowl Champions.

Tables can be purchased for $1,250 and individual tickets for $125 by calling 972.546.3050 x102 or by emailing laura.madden@scitechdiscovery.org.

It's a Wild Holiday in Frisco!

Merry Marketplace will take place at Frisco Discovery Center located at 8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034. New this year, the shopping extravanganza has been extended to two days. The marketplace features a variety of uniqueTexas vendors - clothing, gourmet foods, gifts and more - and benefits the Sci-Tech Discovery Center and Frisco Arts.

General Markplace Hours
Friday, November 18, 2011 - 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

General Admission
There will be a $5.00 entry fee purchased at the door. The entry fee will allow you access all weekend.

•Photos with Santa - Santa will be available in the children's area during our ladies brunch (Friday 11am-1pm and on Saturday 10am-4pm. Studio One is our photography partner and will donate 20% percentage of all photography sales to our beneficiaries.
•Local Entertainment and Special Guest Miss Frisco 2011
•Cafe - Margaux's Catering will be at the event all day serving food and drinks
•Children's Crafts - Sci-Tech Discovery Center will sponsor various children's crafts during the event
•Child Care Services will be available during shopping areas.
•Frisco Arts will sponsor holiday movies during the event for the children.

Click here for a list of participating vendors.

The Science of Pizza

Sci-Tech Discovery Center will present an evening of Pizza Science

Wednesday, May 18
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Russo’s Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen
700 E. Campbell Rd in Richardson

A percentage of proceeds will be donated back to Sci-Tech to support its hands-on discovery experiences in science, math and technology. During dinner, guests will be introduced to the science and math behind pizza making with scheduled demonstrations:
The Physics of Pizza Tossing (6:15 and 7:15 pm)
Coal-Fired Kitchen Chemistry (6:45 and 7:45 pm)


This unique fundraiser is one of many innovative events scheduled during the month of May, which is designated as Sci-Tech’s Mind-Stretching Fund month. Diners will measure the area of their pizza, calculate the price per slice, diameter and more.

Diners are encouraged to make advance reservations by calling 214.909.3448 or emailing gattib@aol.com

Earth Day Extravaganza

North Texas Kids and Sci-Tech Discovery Center
present Earth Day Extravaganza 2011!

Saturday, April 23
10 am - 4 pm
Sci-Tech Discovery Center, Frisco

Celebrate Your Earth, Your Mind and Your Body
at this free fun event that will include:

• An eco-expo featuring local family friendly and Earth friendly businesses
  
• Free admission to Sci-Tech with hands-on “green” activities
  
• NASCAR driver James Buescher and his NASCAR vehicle
  
• Exide mild-hybrid vehicle that gets 40 mpg with a 98% recycled battery

3rd Annual Brainiac Bowl

Sci-Tech Discovery Center is ready to kick off the third annual Brainiac Bowl on Saturday, February 26, 2011, at 7:00 pm at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco!

This unique event provides the opportunity for good-natured competition and camaraderie while raising funds to support Sci-Tech’s education programs in science, math and technology for children of all ages and backgrounds.

Brainiac Bowl is definitely different than your average Saturday night charity event. It is a casual, lively evening with cocktails and tailgate fare, a silent auction and the main event - a trivia competition among sponsor tables for the coveted title of Brainiac Bowl 2011 Champion. It requires lightning-quick play to answer multiple-choice questions ranging from simple to expert level.

Are you up for the challenge? Table sponsorships for teams of 8 are available for $1,500 and $1,000. Individual tickets are $100 each. For more information, call 972-546-3050, ext. 3 or email laura.madden@scitechdiscovery.org.

Late Night at Sci-Tech

Leave the kids at Sci-Tech Discovery Center to enjoy dinner, a movie and plenty of hands-on discovery experiences while YOU enjoy a night on the town - or some last minute holiday shopping! Sci-Tech's Discovery Team will provide an evening of structured Mind-Stretching Fun.

Late Night at Sci-Tech is for children ages 5-12. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Friday, December 10 from 6-10 pm

Sci-Tech Discovery Center - 8004 N Dallas Parkway, Frisco

COST: Sci-Tech Members - $25 for first child, $15 for additional siblings

Non-members - $30 for first child, $20 for additional siblings

Contact: 972-546-3050 or info@mindstretchingfun.org

Sci-Tech Math Path - Saturday!

Discover the wonder of

Sci-Tech Discovery Center's

Math Path

Take a family-oriented walking tour of Frisco Square!

August 21 and September 18

10:00 am - 11:00 am

$15 per family

Register in advance at Friscofun.org or join us on-site.

Call 972.546.3050 or email info@mindstretchingfun.org for more information.

Participants demonstrate the Pythagorean Theorem, use angles to calculate the height of tall buildings, calculate annual circulation at the Frisco Public Library and uncover many other mathematical treasures in Frisco Square.

Wear comfortable shoes and meet us at the fountain in front of City Hall.

Calculators and snacks provided.

Sci-Tech Discovery Center will be reopening on October 2

with the exciting exhibit Math Midway!