The Cox Science Center and Aquarium has a full schedule of holiday events and activities planned so you can be merry and bright all season long! 

"Let it Snow" Planetarium Show:
This holiday music show features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Trans Siberian Orchestra. A sing along adventure! The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of our state-of-the-art Planetarium. Daily showtimes from November 24^th - January 6^th. Full Planetarium schedule here.

Laser Light Holiday Show:
Come enjoy our brand new Laser Light Show system in our full-dome planetarium as we rock out to the holiday classics you know and love! Daily showtimes from November 24^th - January 6^th.

Frigid Science Demonstrations:
See physical changes occur right before your eyes as you view these 'chilling' states of matter experiments.

Winter Wonder and STEM Activities:
Be amazed by a variety of cool winter-themed science labs, demos and STEM-based activities.

Explore Dino Safari:
Always open during regular business hours and included in general admission!

Enjoy the beautiful weather on our Fisher Family Science Trail
The renovated outdoor space encourages exploration, play, and learning while offering exciting experiences for all ages!

2024-25 Dates and Times

Monday – Thursday:
10am-3pm: STEAM Cart Programming
10:45am-11:00am: Touch Tank Experience
11:45am-12:00pm: Conservation Conversations
12:00pm: Frigid Science Stage Demo
3pm: Let It Snow Planetarium Show

Friday - Sunday*:
10am-3pm: STEAM Cart Programming
10:45am-11:00am: Touch Tank Experience
11am: Let It Snow Planetarium Show
11:45am: Conservation Conversations
12:30pm: Frigid Live Science Demos
3pm - Laser Holiday Planetarium Show

*On Friday, December 13^th, the Let it Snow Planetarium Show will be at 12pm

Every Friday in December will be Winter Wonderland Laser Lights & Bites.

The Cox Science Center is closed on Christmas Day. This schedule excludes December 25^th due to Christmas and December 31^st with respect to Noon Years Eve.