One of my favorite local attractions is the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. And they have kicked it into high gear this holiday season! They’ve got all kinds of fun just waiting for you (or the kids in your life). To make sure you don’t miss any of it, I’ve collected their events this month and put them in one place! AND to make it even better, we’re giving away a Pathfinder Family Membership– good for 2 adults and up to 4 kids under 18. Enter at the end of the post.
Santa’s Rocket Workshop
Dates: Nightly starting at 5:30pm
About: As guests enter the Galaxy of Lights, we are inviting them to stop at Santa’s Rocket Workshop where Santa’s Propulsion Crew is adding rocket engines to his sleigh. Visitors will get pictures with Santa and see live reindeer, enjoy the lighted aircraft at Aviation Challenge and take a ride on our Rocket Tram!
Orbiting Ornaments Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 15th
Time: 10:30am – 12pm
Best for: Ages: 6 – 12
About: Orbiting Ornaments Workshop: Come and enjoy a fun and informative hands on workshop all about our Solar System. Create your own planet inspired Holiday ornament to take home.
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Fun at Mathalive!
Parent’s shopping day out
Date: Saturday, December 15th
Time: 11am – 3pm
Reservations: Call (256) 721-7114 or visit the USSRC Ticket Desk. Advance reservations are required and must be made by 2 p.m. on Friday prior to each event.
Cost: Admission is $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child in the same family (U.S. Space & Rocket Center members receive a 10% discount.)
About: This afternoon adventure is designed for children ages 6-12 and is full of age-appropriate, space-related activities, lunch and the acclaimed MathAlive! exhibit, brought to the USSRC through a partnership with the Alabama Department of Education. [spacer size=”0″]
Saturday Scientist
Date: Saturday, December 22nd
Time: 10 – 11:30am
About: This fun and informative hands on workshop will talk about the history of space food, starting when the first American astronaut ate in space through the food they eat on the ISS today. Not only have food choices changed but so have the types of food they eat.
You will learn all about the food the astronauts ate and how it is prepared. Of course you will get to sample some space food and even take some space food home with you.
Send your kids to Space Camp this winter break!
Winter Break Space Camp
Dates and Times: Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 9:00am through Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 5:00pm
Cost: $779
Registration: Call 1-800-637-7223 or visit the U.S. Space and Rocket Center’s website
About: Book your child’s winter camp adventure at Space Camp. Ttrainees ages 9-18 from all over the world attend for a week long adventure training to be astronauts. Programs include:
