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.
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 premier sponsor of our 50th anniversary fall fundraiser with our “Mastermind” sponsorship level! Sponsorship package includes 2 tables (16 seats), 16 Discovery Center Collective family memberships, and 30 day passes to the Don Harrington Discovery Center.
Premier sponsorship also includes:
- Company Banner on Main Stage
- Company Logo on Outdoor Dinosaur
- Logo Featured in Event Press Release
- Branding on Event Materials & Website
- VIP Room Access with Private Food & Bar
- Priority Seating, if Applicable
$5,900 reduced rate available if opted in for Standing Room Only tickets in place of reserved tables.
Support accessible discoveries across the High Plains with our “Eureka!” sponsorship package. Sponsorship package includes 2 tables (16 seats), the company mentioned at the event, 12 Discovery Center Collective family memberships, and 25 day passes to the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Eureka! sponsorship also includes:
- Company Mention in Event Press Release
- Branding on Event Materials & Website
- VIP Areas in Wave One & Wave Two (separate food line, bar, and snacks)
- Priority Seating (if applicable)
$3,400 reduced rate available if opted in for Standing Room Only tickets in place of reserved tables.
Become a “Mutation” sponsor to support another 50 years of discoveries. Sponsorship package includes a table and a half (12 seats), 8 Discovery Center Collective family memberships, and 20 day passes to the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Mutation sponsorship also includes:
- Logo on Event Materials & Website
$2,300 reduced rate available if opted in for Standing Room Only tickets in place of reserved tables.
Support as an “Experiment” sponsor to provide hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Sponsorship package includes a full table (8 seats), the company mentioned at the event, 6 Discovery Center Collective family memberships, and 15 day passes to the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Experiment sponsorship also includes:
- Logo on Event Materials & Website
$1,700 reduced rate available if opted in for Standing Room Only tickets in place of reserved tables.
Become a “Lab Partner” sponsor to support interactive learning across the Texas Panhandle. Sponsorship package includes half a table (4 seats), the company mentioned at the event, 6 Discovery Center Collective family memberships, and 10 day passes to the Don Harrington Discovery Center. Lab Partner sponsorship also includes:
- Mention on event materials
$600 reduced rate available if opted in for Standing Room Only tickets in place of reserved tables.
DHDC’s 50th anniversary events are sponsored by:
Amarillo National Bank
