Wickedly Fun Weekend

Step into the land of Oz for Wickedly Fun Weekend on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 28 – 30, 2025! Enjoy a weekend full of magical, hands-on STEAM activities inspired by the world of Wicked—from creating flying monkeys and shimmering wands to designing crowns and emerald glasses. Discover the art, science, and imagination behind Oz through themed experiments, creative projects, and interactive performances. Don’t miss special programs like Wicked Read Aloud, Defying Gravity with Science, and Dancing Through Life!

DAILY DISCOVERIES

Mix It Up! – Special for Little Learners 5 and Younger

• Time: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm
• Location: The PNC Art Zone
• Gallery: Toddler Town – Level 1
• Description: Join us for an engaging read aloud accompanied by colorful illustrations. Use art materials to create unique symmetrical designs as you mix, blend and transform colors.

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One Point Perspective

• Time: 11:00 am
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Young at Art – Level 3
• Description: Join us for an engaging discussion about one-point perspective and learn how to create depth in your art.

DNA Detectives – At the Science Bench

• Time: 11:30 am
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Join us as we explore the great blueprint of human design, DNA, and learn how it makes you unique!

Helpful Hydroelectricity

• Time: 12:30 pm
• Location: Presentation Space
• Gallery: Energy/Energía – Level 3
• Description: Water is a force of nature that carves mountains, erodes canyons, and provides plentiful potential for power. Discover how hydroelectric energy can help power our cities.

Sounds, Lights, Action!

• Time: 1:00 pm
• Location: Stage Area
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Learn how to use sound and light to enhance a theatrical production and become familiar with the sound and light board in Fantasy Festival!

Curious Cubes

• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: Open Making
• Gallery: DISCOVERY Lab – Level 2
• Description: Test your teamwork and problem-solving skills while using Cubelet robot blocks to complete fun challenges!

Electrifying Encounters – At the Science Bench

• Time: 3:00 pm
• Location: Science Bench Sponsored by Nevada National Security Sites
• Gallery: Patents Pending – Level 3
• Description: Sparks will fly as you learn about electricity in this hair-raising experience!

Let’s Save the World Puppet Show

• Time: 4:00 pm
• Location: Riseman Family Theatre
• Gallery: Fantasy Festival – Level 1
• Description: Join Super Jen on her mission to save the world at the Riseman Family Theatre and learn about making eco-friendly choices!