Discovery World
Calendar of Events
Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo
Apr 21, 2018 (11:30am)
Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This...
Earth Day/ FREE Museum Admission Day
Apr 22, 2018 (10am - 5pm)
Discovery World is partnering with the United States Forest Service to celebrate Earth Day by offering FREE museum admission to all visitors on Sunday, April...
Trash Full Circle
Apr 22, 2018 (10:30am - 1pm)
An empty soda can just washed up on the shores of Lake Michigan. How long until that soda can breaks down naturally? Celebrate Earth Day...
DNA Day
Apr 25, 2018 (9am - 4pm)
Join us at Discovery World to celebrate DNA Day in Wisconsin on April 25th! Inside your cells is a surprisingly large and staggeringly important molecule...
Story Time
May 1, 2018 (9:30am - 10:30am)
Gather the little ones for engaging adventures into some of the best children’s books by some very talented, local storytellers and readers. Each month will...
Chai Latte Lotion Bar
May 5, 2018 (11am - 11:30am)
Turn your favorite tea into a lotion bar! Combine warming Chai tea, creamy cocoa butter, and sweet vanilla to create a luxurious lotion you get...
Time to Shell-ebrate!
May 5, 2018 (11am - 11:45am)
If you’re as excited about National Turtle Day as we are, come into the Freshwater Lab for an early Shell-ebration! Learn all about the terrific...
Citrus Printing
May 12, 2018 (11am - 11:45am)
Get ready for summer! Use a special citrus-based printing technique to create fun collage-style art perfect for your lemonade stand! Children under 12 must be...
Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!
May 12, 2018 (11:30am)
Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show as we welcome special guest Dan Capps with one of...
Science Saturday
May 19, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Our live science series is now running all year-long! Held on our Promenade in the winter months, this is a free* science demonstration that is...
Welcome Back the S/V Denis Sullivan
May 26, 2018 (10am - 4pm)
Join us to celebrate Discovery World’s tall ship, the S/V (Sailing Vessel) Denis Sullivan, and the start of the 2018 sailing season! Everyone is invited...
The Emerald Waters of Lake Michigan
Jun 2, 2018 (11am - 11:45am)
Wait, you mean Lake Michigan is supposed to be green? Yes! Come meet plankton, the tiny plants and animals that provide food for all the...
Story Time
Jun 6, 2018 (9:30am - 10:30am)
Gather the little ones for engaging adventures into some of the best children’s books by some very talented, local storytellers and readers. Each month will...
Adult’s Only Trivia Night – Music
Jun 7, 2018 (6pm - 9pm)
Join us for a night full of music themed Adults-Only Quizmaster Trivia! Enjoy snacks & beverages for purchase courtesy of Bartolotta Catering. Createmusic projects with...
Les Paul’s Birthday Bash
Jun 9, 2018 (10am - 5pm)
We’re throwing a birthday party for Lester William Polsfuss and everyone is invited! Who is Lester William Polsfuss? You may know him as Wisconsin’s very...
Electric Sound
Jun 9, 2018 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Follow in the footsteps of Les Paul by using electronics to create and modify sound and music. Explore how tinkering with circuits changes what we...
Happy Birthday, Les Paul!
Jun 9, 2018 (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Celebrate Les Paul’s Birthday, and his innovative work, by creating a commemorative poster marking the 10th anniversary of our Les Paul’s House of Sound exhibit!...
Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo
Jun 16, 2018 (11:30am)
Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This...
Science Saturday
Jun 23, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Join us for fire, explosions, astonishing chemical reactions, MORE FIRE, freezing and smashing, and other ridiculously run and pointlessly dangerous experiments! This is our FREE*...
Summerfest Big Bang Fireworks Member Event
Jun 27, 2018 (5pm - 10:30pm)
DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FIREWORKS BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30PM Guests are treated to the best seats in the house at Discovery World! The Technology Building...
U.S. Bank Fireworks Member Event
Jul 3, 2018 (5pm - 10:30pm)
DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FIREWORKS BEGIN AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30PM Guests are treated to the best seats in the house at Discovery World! The Technology Building...
Science Saturday
Jul 7, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Join us for fire, explosions, astonishing chemical reactions, MORE FIRE, freezing and smashing, and other ridiculously run and pointlessly dangerous experiments! This is our FREE*...
Story Time
Jul 11, 2018 (9:30am - 10:30am)
Gather the little ones for engaging adventures into some of the best children’s books by some very talented, local storytellers and readers. Each month will...
Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo
Jul 21, 2018 (11:30am)
Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This...
Science Saturday
Jul 21, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Join us for fire, explosions, astonishing chemical reactions, MORE FIRE, freezing and smashing, and other ridiculously run and pointlessly dangerous experiments! This is our FREE*...
Annual Discovery World Gala
Jul 28, 2018 (6pm - 12am)
Save the date! Our 2018 annual fundraising Gala will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in our NEW facility and will be an exciting, must-attend event!...
Science Saturday
Aug 4, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Join us for fire, explosions, astonishing chemical reactions, MORE FIRE, freezing and smashing, and other ridiculously run and pointlessly dangerous experiments! This is our FREE*...
Science Saturday
Aug 11, 2018 (11:30am - 1:30pm)
Join us for fire, explosions, astonishing chemical reactions, MORE FIRE, freezing and smashing, and other ridiculously run and pointlessly dangerous experiments! This is our FREE*...
Story Time
Aug 15, 2018 (9:30am - 10:30am)
Gather the little ones for engaging adventures into some of the best children’s books by some very talented, local storytellers and readers. Each month will...
Tony’s Creepy Crawly Zoo
Aug 18, 2018 (11:30am)
Creeping, crawling, flying, and fantastic! Join Tony “The Bug Whisperer” and his Creepy-Crawly Zoo show just how cool the world of entomology really is. This...
