April Vacation Week: Community Science
*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 04/24/2026
April Vacation Week: Community Science
April 20 – 24, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Want to meet an important scientist who can protect our planet? Look in the mirror, because science needs you! Harness your powers of observation to help solve real-world problems in your community and across the globe. Hunt for stars, peek at plants, and track animal trends, then share your discoveries. Bring your sense of curiosity—we’re counting on it.
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April Vacation Week: Community Science
April 20 – 24, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Want to meet an important scientist who can protect our planet? Look in the mirror, because science needs you! Harness your powers of observation to help solve real-world problems in your community and across the globe. Hunt for stars, peek at plants, and track animal trends, then share your discoveries. Bring your sense of curiosity—we’re counting on it.
Get tickets for Monday the 20th!
Click “other dates” for admission tickets Tuesday through Friday!
Daily Schedule
- 11:00 am — Science Discovery: Nature-Friendly Neighborhood
- 11:45 am — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
- 12:30 pm — Science Discovery: Light Pollution Solution
- 1:15 pm — Astronomy Live! Light Pollution (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
- 2:00 pm — Astronomy Live! Tour of the Solar System (Interactive program in the planetarium)*
- 2:45 pm — Science Discovery: April Showers
- 3:30 pm — Unseen Universe (Full-dome movie in the planetarium)*
- 4:15 pm — Afternoon Astronomy
Ongoing Daily Activities – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- BioBlitz
- Budburst
- Make Your Own Vernal Pool
*Planetarium programs require a separate ticket that is not included with admission.
Additional Programs:
Monday, April 20th
- 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery
Friday, April 24th
- 12:00 pm – Animal Discovery
Location:
EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604, United States
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/24/2026
Time:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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