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May the Fourth be With You!

DISCOVERIES ON US!
Join us at the Don Harrington Discovery Center for a special May the Fourth themed Free First Monday!

The first Monday of every month, families can get in free from 4:30 PM-7:00 PM to explore, play, and learn after our regular business hours.

 

While you’re here, catch our FREE Girls Who Science program from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Hear from different women with careers in the STEM industry every month, and join in on our activity just for girls ages 8-18! Girls Who Science is designed to inspire future women in STEM, but anyone is welcome to attend.

May’s program will also feature May the Fourth-themed activities and crafts as a nod to the date’s connection to the Star Wars movies.
While you’re here, catch our FREE Girls Who Science program from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Hear from different women with careers in the STEM industry every month, and join in on our activity just for girls ages 8-18! Girls Who Science is designed to inspire future women in STEM, but anyone is welcome to attend.
Free First Mondays are a part of the Discovery Center Collective’s accessible admission programs.

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