Special Animal focused presentations and learning more about the wildlife around us! Included with membership or admission. No reservations are necessary.
Coffee and Cuties: Superhero Science!
Please join us in person for Coffee & Cuties. Coffee & Cuties offers entertainment for the tots and gives caregivers the opportunity to sit back and relax! Your child will participate in storytime that is paired with a fun craft or science activity, both led by one of our awesome Science Guides. IN-PERSON Choose from 9:45,… Read more about Coffee and Cuties: Superhero Science!
FREE ADMISSION to veterans and currently-serving military personnel and their families.
THE DISCOVERY CENTER AND WILDCAT BLUFF ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE BLUE STAR INITIATIVE The Don Harrington Discovery Center and Wildcat Bluff announced it will join museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative as the exclusive museum to participate in Amarillo this year. This summer, the Blue Star Museum initiative provides free admission to currently-serving… Read more about FREE ADMISSION to veterans and currently-serving military personnel and their families.
Camp Discovery: ‘Round the World 2022
Prepare your little explorers to travel around the world this Spring Break! Learn more & register HERE
Coffee and Cuties February
Coffee and Cuties will be VIRTUAL ONLY on February 4th. For more information as to why we have made this decision, please click the link below. The storytime and demo will be prerecorded and the link will be shared at the regular Coffee and Cuties start time on Facebook. The video will not expire. We… Read more about Coffee and Cuties February
Wildlife Weekend: Animals from the Ice Age
Wildlife Weekend is one of our monthly programs! We partner with Wildwest Wildlife Rehabilitation to bring the wild indoors! Updated Program schedule and details. Wild West Wildlife Rehab Ambassadors Activities and Demonstrations at DHDC. Demos will take place at 11:00a.m., Noon, and 1:00p.m. *In an effort to best care for our animals and staff guests… Read more about Wildlife Weekend: Animals from the Ice Age
Santa’s Jolly Jamboree! 2021
BUY TICKETS HERE Enjoy a jolly good time filled with cheerful activities and delightful crafts to celebrate the holiday season! Santa will be here too, so stop by and get a picture with the big guy!* You’ll also enjoy activities in Santa’s Workshop and other merry crafts and demonstrations. – Santa’s Jolly Jamboree admission will… Read more about Santa’s Jolly Jamboree! 2021
Coffee & Cuties is Taking a Holiday Break
Coffee and Cuties will be taking a short break for the holidays. Be sure to stop by DHDC to grab a take-home kit to enjoy at home!
Wildlife Weekend: Wildlife Friendsgiving
Wildlife Weekend is our NEW monthly event! We partner with Wildwest Wildlife Rehabilitation to bring the wild indoors! Saturday, Nov. 20th: The Wild West Wildlife Team will be joining forces with us for a fun, family-friendly event from 11a-2pm. We will learn all about different critters and what they eat! Sunday,Nov. 21st: DHDC organized programs… Read more about Wildlife Weekend: Wildlife Friendsgiving
Discover for a Dollar with John Erickson
Each time has limited capacity and guests are encouraged to stop by the Discovery Center to purchase your wristbands in advance. We are so glad to get this back on our calendar! Discover family, fun, and science for just $1 per person! Choose the best time for your family 5:00 – 6:30pm OR 6:30 –… Read more about Discover for a Dollar with John Erickson
Coffee & Cuties November
Please join us in-person or virtually for Coffee & Cuties. Coffee & Cuties offers entertainment for the tots and gives caregivers the opportunity to sit back and relax! Your child will participate in storytime that is paired with a fun craft or science activity, both led by one of our awesome Science Guides. THEME: Friendsgiving… Read more about Coffee & Cuties November
Code Your Future November 2021
Spots for this session ARE FULL, but you can still join the waitlist! CODE YOUR FUTURE: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm REGISTER HERE! This educational class at the Don Harrington Discovery Center will teach kids, grades 4 – 8 the elements of programming, from the basics of computer coding to the complexities… Read more about Code Your Future November 2021
