Snow is in the forecast this season at Discovery Cube, perfectly timed for winter in Southern California. The hands-on science museum will host its annual Winter Wonderfest, an outdoor snow play area complete with inflatable tubes, sledding, and more. This year, families in LA and Orange County can enjoy this delightful winter wonderland at both museum locations. Winter Wonderfest opens December 16th and 17th, and runs daily beginning December 22nd through January 7th, 2018.
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5 Things To Do At Winter Wonderfest
What is winter without snow? You don’t have to head far, since Discovery Cube will have plenty of it throughout the winter season. From throwing snowballs to making snow angels, here are 5 things to do at Winter Wonderfest this season.
- Play in the Snow: As simple as it sounds, kids absolutely love snow play. Build a snowman, make a snowball, and more in their snow play area.
- Race Down the Ramp in a Snow Tube: Kids can glide down the 75 foot ramp in a snow tube while experiencing physics in action.
- Take a Sled Ride: One of my favorite things to do in the snow as a kid was to take a ride own a hill on a sled. At Discovery Cube, kids can enjoy a real sled with real snow down a hill.
- Learn the Science of Snow: As a parent, I appreciate the fact that science and learning, are weaved into every activity at Discovery Cube. Kids can experiment with ramps and friction while learning about the science of snow.
- Build and Race a Candy Car: Warm up inside the Cube during their annual Science of Gingerbread Exhibit.
The Science of Gingerbread
Each year, Discovery Cube hosts their annual Science of Gingerbread exhibit, perfectly timed for the holiday season. Here, kids can learn how heat, math, and engineering converge to bake and create the perfect gingerbread house. Kids can then make their own candy car out of treats provided by the cube, then compete in the Gingerbread Derby. Santa Claus will also make special appearances throughout the season (December 2, 3, 9,10, 16-24 from 11 am to 3 pm). The Science of Gingerbread runs through December 31, 2017.
About Discovery Cube
Discovery Cube aims to inspire and educate young minds through science-based programs and exhibits. These include STEM proficiency, early childhood education, healthy living, and environmental stewardship. Learning is made fun through interactive science activities and seasonal events and exhibits like the Science of Gingerbread and Winter Wonderfest.
Winter Wonderfest Tickets and Information
Tickets for Winter Wonderfest are now available for pre-sale. Pre-sale prices are valid through December 15, 2017 and the package includes general admission to Discovery Cube and Winter Wonderfest.
Tickets for Winter Wonderfest (which include admission to Discovery Cube) are $19.95 for adults and children during the pre-sale. A family of four can save $22 right now during this pre-sale promotion. After December 15, 2017, prices will be as follows: Adults $27.95, Kids $22.95.
Tickets for Discovery Cube are $17.95 for adults and $12.95 for children ages 3-14. Parking at Discovery Cube is $5 at each location.
Winter Wonderfest runs December 16 and 17, 2017 and December 22 through January 7, 2018 from 10 am to 5 pm. You can visit Discovery Cube at both of their locations to enjoy Winter Wonderfest.
Discovery Cube LA: 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
Discovery Cube Orange County: 2500 N. Main St., Orange, CA 92705
You can find out more information by visiting DiscoveryCube.org and following Discovery Cube on Twitter (DicoveryCubeLA, DiscoveryCubeOC), Facebook (LA and Orange County), and Instagram (LA and Orange County).
For additional information, visit Discovery Cube online or contact at 866.552.CUBE.
Winter Wonderfest Giveaway
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Looks like fun!
We like the sledding!
playing in the snow!
I love sledding!
Hot chocolate by the fire with the kiddos!
Playing in the snow … But I think my kids enjoy sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows and whipped cream the most! 😀
Ice skating! Even though I don’t know how to ice skate great but I can use the chair helper and it’s still so fun!
Baking, knitting, crafting…
This sounds like a lot of fun! Never done it some great activities for little ones!
I like baking in the winter.