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If you plan to visit the Center just 3 times a year, membership pays. More importantly, your support is appreciated!

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Nerd Herd is the Discovery Center's monthly giving program. The donations we receive through Nerd Herd directly support the Discovery Center's mission to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering, and math. Support the Discovery Center every day of the year with Nerd Herd.

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EVENT CALENDAR

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October 2018 – March 2019 Oct 2018 – Mar 2019
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Oct
1
Mon
Member Monday - Spooky Science @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Oct 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MEMBER ONLY EVENT - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 5PM-8PM

Spooky Science: Halloween starts early with our spooky, Member Exclusive event here at the Discovery Center!

 

MEMBERS ONLY, Purchase a membership HERE!

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Categories: Events Member Events
Oct
6
Sat
Park For A Cause @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Oct 6 @ 4:45 pm – 8:15 pm

All proceeds go to funding the Discovery Center programs.

Season passes for $80 (best value), a guaranteed spot for every home game.

*Season pass must be bought by 9/8 at 4pm.

One-time parking passes are $20, but bring the pass back, and save $5 on your next one-time pass.

Park For a Cause games:

Saturday, September 8th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, October 6th @ TBD
Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 3rd @ TBD
Friday, November 9th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, November 24th @ TBD

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Categories: Events Park For A Cause
Oct
12
Fri
Adult Night: Surviving Murder & Mayhem 21+ @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Adult Night: Surviving Murder & Mayhem 21+ @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Beverages: Lost Grove Brewing, wine & specialty drinks
Food: Big Jud's Food Truck
Band: Mighty Fang
*Food & drinks at an additional cost
 
Programming:
- Discuss body decomposition, identifying causes of death, and more with the Ada County Coroner's Office
 
- Explore detective work & procedures on murders and crime scenes with the Idaho State Police
 
- Gang expert, Chris Mouzis, will tell you all you need to know about the history and elements of gangs
 
- Streetwise Women's Self Defense will teach you self defense moves to survive!
 
- Forward Movement Training, LLC will teach you and let you practice how to defend yourself using airsoft guns in their mobile shooting range!
 
- VR1 Arcade challenges you to survive the zombie apocalypse through virtual reality technology
 
- Can you survive the Ratchet Man's revenge?! You must solve the mystery before time runs out in Boise Escape on wheels!
 
AND MORE!
 
Scariest Costume Prize: Let us judge your scariest costume! (Please, no fake weapons and no full face facepaint) Winner gets 2 tickets to the next Adult Night!
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Categories: Adult Night Events
Oct
19
Fri
Park For A Cause @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Oct 19 @ 4:45 pm – 7:00 pm

All proceeds go to funding the Discovery Center programs.

Season passes for $80 (best value), a guaranteed spot for every home game.

*Season pass must be bought by 9/8 at 4pm.

One-time parking passes are $20, but bring the pass back, and save $5 on your next one-time pass.

Park For a Cause games:

Saturday, September 8th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, October 6th @ TBD
Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 3rd @ TBD
Friday, November 9th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, November 24th @ TBD

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Categories: Events Park For A Cause
Nov
3
Sat
Park For A Cause @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Nov 3 @ 4:45 pm – 8:00 pm

All proceeds go to funding the Discovery Center programs.

Season passes for $80 (best value), a guaranteed spot for every home game.

*Season pass must be bought by 9/8 at 4pm.

One-time parking passes are $20, but bring the pass back, and save $5 on your next one-time pass.

Park For a Cause games:

Saturday, September 8th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, October 6th @ TBD
Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 3rd @ TBD
Friday, November 9th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, November 24th @ TBD

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Categories: Events Park For A Cause
Nov
9
Fri
Park For A Cause @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Nov 9 @ 4:45 pm – 8:00 pm

All proceeds go to funding the Discovery Center programs.

Season passes for $80 (best value), a guaranteed spot for every home game.

*Season pass must be bought by 9/8 at 4pm.

One-time parking passes are $20, but bring the pass back, and save $5 on your next one-time pass.

Park For a Cause games:

Saturday, September 8th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, October 6th @ TBD
Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 3rd @ TBD
Friday, November 9th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, November 24th @ TBD

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Categories: Events Park For A Cause
Nov
24
Sat
Park For A Cause @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Nov 24 @ 4:45 pm – 8:00 pm

All proceeds go to funding the Discovery Center programs.

Season passes for $80 (best value), a guaranteed spot for every home game.

*Season pass must be bought by 9/8 at 4pm.

One-time parking passes are $20, but bring the pass back, and save $5 on your next one-time pass.

Park For a Cause games:

Saturday, September 8th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, October 6th @ TBD
Friday, October 19th @ 7pm
Saturday, November 3rd @ TBD
Friday, November 9th @ 8:15pm
Saturday, November 24th @ TBD

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Categories: Events Park For A Cause
Dec
3
Mon
Member Monday - Santa at the Center @ Discovery Center of Idaho
Tickets
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MEMBER ONLY EVENT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 3RD, 5PM-8PM

Santa at the Center: Members, come ring in the holidays with Santa here at the Discovery Center of Idaho!

 

MEMBERS ONLY, Purchase a membership HERE!

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Mar
1
Fri
Science with Style Annual Gala 2019 @ Chateau des Fleurs
Tickets
Mar 1 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

The gala is our largest annual fundraiser for the Discovery Center of Idaho. Individuals and companies come together to help raise funds that support our mission to inspire lifelong interest and learning in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Together, we can inspire the minds of the future.Please join us in raising funds to help...

Provide resources for creating unique, hands-on learning experiences for all ages

Increase access to quality, STEM learning opportunities for students and families across Idaho

Continue to build strong community partnerships and inspire lifelong interest and learning in STEM

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please email giving@dcidaho.org

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Categories: Events Science with Style Gala
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$12
SENIORS
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Unattended Child Policy: Children under the age of 12 may not enter the Discovery Center of Idaho unless accompanied by a person of the age of 16 or older.

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