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Enjoy a night to yourself

Register your kiddos for the Don Harrington Discovery Center’s Parents’ Night Out! Take an evening off while your kiddos enjoy a night of fun at DHDC, Available for children ages 4 through 11 years old! Upcoming dates:

Register for Parents' Night Out

Dinner provided by:

Chick-fil-A on Gem Lake logo

What makes our Parents’ Night Out fun?

  • Free-time to explore DHDC’s interactive exhibits
  • 360-degree shows in our one-of-a-kind Space Theater
  • Themed activities for kiddos to take home and talk about
  • A delicious dinner provided by Chick-fil-A on Gem Lake

Parents’ Night Out Pricing:

Members Non-members
$32 per child $35 per child
10% off for each additional child registered.
Register for Parents' Night Out

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