Menu

Science Gets Weird

Saturday, October 24  | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
1200 Streit Drive | Amarillo, TX 79106

To cap off its 50th anniversary, Amarillo’s Don Harrington Discovery Center is bringing back its famous fundraising gala, the Mad Scientist Ball, to fund another 50 years of discoveries! Ticket purchases include open bar access, food concocted by Black Fig Catering, live music, and an adults-only night that will EXCITE as mad scientists from all walks of life come together to support DHDC.

Regular Ticket Pricing

  • $50 (Party ticket) – Admission after 9:00 pm ONLY. Includes light snacks and open bar access for one individual age 21+. Lab coat not included. Standing room only.
  • $100 (Individual ticket) – Includes food concocted by Black Fig Catering, open bar access, electrifying live music, and hands-on fun at the Don Harrington Discovery Center for one individual age 21+. Lab coat included. Standing room only.
  • $175 (Couples Deal) – Includes food concocted by Black Fig Catering, open bar access, electrifying live music, and hands-on fun at the Don Harrington Discovery Center for two individuals ages 21+. Lab coat included. Standing room only.

Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked upon entry.

Buy Tickets

Mad Scientist Ball Sponsorship Packages

Looking for a way to treat your employees or expand your business’s reach? Explore sponsorship options for the Discovery Center’s one-of-a-kind 50th anniversary event. Reach out to [email protected] to optimize perks and visibility opportunities for your business. All sponsors will enjoy:

  • Lab Coats for all ticket holders
  • Merch Swag Bag (T-shirt, branded cup, stickers, etc.)
  • Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Sundae Bar
  • Dance Floor Party Package (LED Light Sticks & Light-Up Bracelets)
  • “Sponsor Only” Snacks in Wave Two
Become a sponsor

DHDC’s 50th anniversary events are sponsored by:

Amarillo National Bank