News release from Science Central:
Tickets for Science Central fall events on sale now
(August 21, 2015) – This Fall Science Central will be overrun by zombies, aliens, spaceships, disease experts and secret agents. Starting October 3, the science center will host a series of different special events exploring and celebrating the connections between scientific realities and fantastic impossibilities. Tickets for all of these events are on sale now at sciencecentral.org.
Sci-Fi Central – October 3, 2015
Science Central will kick off the season on October 3 with Sci-Fi Central.This mini-convention will be a celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, gaming, comic books and more. Visitors will be able to participate in a variety of activities, including photo opportunities, gaming tables, discussion panels with local experts and special guests and vendor tables. Wear your costume! Anyone interested in having a vendor table will need to fill out the registration form found on the website. Admission is $8.00 per person; members get in free. Pre-sale tickets are available online now.
Soulless Science – October 9, 2015
On October 9, Science Central will host its second adult-only evening program, “Soulless Science: The Quest for Patient Zero”. Participants will prepare for an impending zombie apocalypse with a night of fun in pandemic proportions, while examining patients and getting hands-on with evidence. Tickets purchased online cost $20.00 per individual and $35.00 for a couple. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25.00 per individual and $40.00 for a couple. A complimentary beverage ticket will be provided with online preregistration by 10:00 a.m. on October 5. Attendees must be 21 and over.
Zombie Overnight: Survive The Outbreak – October 23, 2015
Keeping with the zombie theme, but safely tailored to ages 6 and up. The science center will host the first of its new overnight programs called, “Zombie Overnight: Survive The Outbreak”. Participants are encouraged to grab their pillows and sleeping bags and prepare for an impending Zombie Apocalypse. Kids will explore Science Central after dark and get hands-on with experiments not for the faint of heart. Spend the night among the exhibits and wake up to a light breakfast. Children must be 6 years old to attend. Families and groups must maintain a ratio of at least 1 adult to 8 children. Chaperones must stay with children at all times. Tickets purchased online cost $18.00 per person. Tickets purchased before Friday, September 18, cost $15.00 per person.
Mixology: Shaken, Not Stirred – November 6, 2015
Last but not least, Science Central will once again host its wildly popular signature event, “Mixology: Shaken, Not Stirred” on November 6. This year, the science center is giving the annual gala a makeover and will offer a variety of cocktails and hors d’oueves tailored to the secret agent theme. Similar to years past, the gala will feature a celebrity mixologist and gastronomy exhibits.Cocktail attire recommended. Mixology: Shaken, Not Stirred is presented by Harris.
About Science Central
Science Central, a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, has provided a hands-on fun learning environment for 20 years. Through our 120+ exhibits, school tours, distance learning programs and weekend public events, we bring the excitement of science and technology to nearly 140,000 children and adults annually. Science Central is located at 1950 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. For more information, contact Science Central at 260-424-2400 or visit www.sciencecentral.org.