Santa in the Demo Theater
2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Sci-Port Discovery Center
It’s Almost Time for Santa at Sci-Port!Join us on Saturday, December 13th for a day full of holiday cheer! Snap photos with Santa, read your Christmas list to him, and get into the spirit with STEM-filled holiday activities as we deck the halls. More festive details are coming soon—stay tuned!

Discover More Before the Year Ends
2025-12-17 09:00 - 2025-12-31 14:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on what matters most at Sci-Port Discovery Center—making hands-on learning and discovery accessible for everyone in our community.
To celebrate the end of the year, enjoy General Admission + SnoPort with our Combo Ticket for just $10 per person, now through December 31!
Explore interactive science exhibits, dive into our winter STEM playground, spark curiosity at PoP Children’s Museum, and experience so much more—all for one low price.
There’s no better time to explore, learn, and make memories together. Discover it all before the year ends!

Snow Lab Camps
2025-12-29 09:00 - 14:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Campers will explore the wonders of winter through hands-on experiments, creative STEM challenges, and engaging activities that make learning snowy fun! This three-day camp runs December 29–31, offering a perfect blend of discovery, play, and seasonal excitement.
On December 31, campers will also join us for our New Year’s at Noon Celebration, making the final day of camp an extra-special experience!
Spots are limited—register today and give your camper a winter break filled with excitement, exploration, and unforgettable learning.
Camp Options:

Itty Bitty Scientists (ages 3–5): 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM / $85.00

Elementary Campers (ages 6–12): 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM / $105.00

New Years at Noon
2025-12-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
New Year’s at Noon CelebrationWednesday, December 31 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.Included with General Admission
Can’t stay up until midnight? Celebrate the New Year early at Sci-Port! Enjoy hands-on, New Year’s-themed activities, including a fascinating demonstration on the science behind fireworks. Right before noon, gather in the lobby for the “Sci-Port Ball Drop” with a thousand balloons! Join in the excitement with noisemakers, streamers, and a festive dance party in the Sawyer Space Dome Planetarium.
Ring in the New Year with fun, science, and celebration—perfect for the whole family!
Sci-Port will close at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Mardi Pardi
2026-02-08 14:30 - 15:30 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Mardi Gras season is here, and we’re ready to celebrate with a Mardi Pardi! Enjoy a day full of hands-on activities, STEM Lab creations, and custom 3D-printed Mardi Gras beads. Special highlights include a historical presentation by Mr. Robert Trudeau and live music with the Creole Jazz Band, bringing an authentic Second Line experience to Sci-Port!
It’s a fun-filled day of discovery, curiosity, and celebration for the whole family. Don’t miss it!
Sunday, February 8 | 2:30–3:30 PM

Sketching the Wild
2026-02-18 08:00 - 2026-03-13 23:30
We’re excited to announce a special arts-and-science collaboration! Sci-Port Discovery Center, in partnership with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council, will present Sketching the Wild — a juried gallery exhibition coming to Artspace in downtown Shreveport.
The exhibition will be on display April 11–May 22, 2026, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 11 from 5:30–7:00 PM.
This exhibition is part of a larger celebration of science illustration happening across our community, coinciding with Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration, a temporary exhibition opening March 11 at Sci-Port that explores the beauty, history, and impact of scientific illustration through collaborations with regional and national partners.
Call for Artists — Submissions Now Open
We are currently accepting artwork submissions for Sketching the Wild. There is no cost to enter, and all entries will go through a juried review process. Artists may submit work in the following categories:

K–12 Students

College / University Students

General Public

Professional Artists

Submission form: https://forms.gle/MGjcYhveUZJGf92s5
Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Artist Notifications: By Friday, March 20, 2026

Exhibition Dates: April 11–May 22, 2026

Opening Reception: April 11, 5:30–7:00 PM

Science on the Rocks: Cosmos Comedy
2026-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Get ready for an out-of-this-world night of cosmic comedy! Enjoy after-hours access to the center, a complimentary drink, light hors d’oeuvres, and a hilarious stand-up show from real scientists-turned-comedians—including a former NASA scientist. Expect sharp wit, space jokes, and a night of laughter that’s truly universal. This 21+ experience is the perfect mix of science, cocktails, and comedy you won’t want to miss!
$30 Non Members / $25 Members

Stand-up comedy: working at NASA (Kasha Patel)

Spring into STEAM Camps
2026-03-09 09:00 - 2026-03-13 14:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Spring Break is almost here, and there’s no better way to spend it than at Spring into STEAM Camp! From hands-on science and recycled art to engineering challenges and Pi Day festivities, this week is designed to spark curiosity and creativity in our future STEAM leaders.
March 9–13, 2026

Itty Bitty Scientists (ages 3–5): 9 AM – 12 PM / $118 plus tax
Elementary Campers (ages 6–12): 9 AM – 2 PM / $178 plus tax

Get ready for a well-calcu-lated burst of creativity and discovery all week long. Registration is now live—spots are limited, so be sure to secure your camper’s place today!

Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration
2026-03-11 10:00 - 2026-05-10 17:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Join Sci-Port Discovery Center as we explore the natural world and the fusion of art and science in the exhibition Natural Histories!
Dive into the illustrated works of prominent naturalists who merged art and science in the quest to learn more about our natural world. Feeling creative? Give scientific-based illustration a try yourself with our hands-on activities and programs that require observation of an interesting assortment of specimens, casts, and objects!

Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration is organized by the American History Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org).

Member's Only Easter Egg Hunt
2026-03-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Sci-Port members are invited to join us Saturday, March 21 starting at 8:30 AM for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt throughout the center! We’ll have multiple galleries with age-designated hunts and staggered start times to keep things exciting and comfortable for everyone.
This event is free for Sci-Port members. Not a Sci-Port member but part of an ASTC Passport Program participating museum? This event is for you too! And if you’re not currently a Sci-Port member but know one, you can still join the festivities with a Friends of a Member pass for just $5 per person – a fun way to experience membership perks for the day and learn more about joining.
We’ll have hundreds of eggs hidden throughout the center, plus a golden egg in each gallery that unlocks a basket full of goodies. The hunt is geared toward kiddos 12 and under, but we haven’t forgotten the young-at-heart – guests 13+ can jump into egg-cellent games, win prizes, compete, and discover new curiosities along the way.
We’ll also have special programming and activities happening throughout the event and the day so plan to stick around and keep the fun going! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

Sci-Port's Bug Bazaar
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Does anyone remember Sci-Port’s Bug Bazaar? Or is this your first time hearing about it? Either way, we’re excited to share that this beloved event is making its return on April 11, 2026 – exactly 10 years after the last Bug Bazaar in 2016. It’s a full-circle moment we’re thrilled to celebrate.
Get ready to crawl, slither, and wiggle your way into a day of hands-on fun for all ages. Guests can enjoy interactive activities like a ladybug release, printmaking, fossil digging, and more, all designed to spark curiosity and a love for the natural world. This year’s event will also feature a special presentation by Coyote Peterson, host of Brave Wilderness, in the Goodman IMAX Dome. Known for his up-close encounters with wildlife, his presentation is sure to be an unforgettable highlight. Learn more
Bug Bazaar will include over 20 community partners, with local favorites like the Shreveport Aquarium, Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center, WERLA and Steve’s Snaketuary joining in to provide engaging, educational experiences throughout the day. We are incredibly grateful to our title sponsors, Anti-Pest and ANECA Federal Credit Union, along with additional support from Southern Air – Shreveport, Duck Commander, Downtown Development Authority, and Visit Shreveport-Bossier, for helping bring this event to life.
Join us as we celebrate all things critters, STEM, and hands-on discovery – while making lasting memories together!
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Sketching the Wild Opening Reception
2026-04-11 17:30 - 19:00
Sci-Port Discovery Center, in partnership with the Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC), invites the community to the opening reception of Sketching the Wild, a juried community art exhibition, on Saturday, April 11, at 5:30 PM at ArtSpace in downtown Shreveport. Following Sci-Port’s Bug Bazaar event earlier in the day, the evening will turn its focus to the artistic side of scientific observation, featuring nature-inspired works selected through an open call for artists of all ages and experience levels – from K-12 and college students to hobbyists and professional artists.
The exhibition was curated by Sci-Port’s Assistant Director Eric Sanders, with award selections juried by Coyote Peterson, star of Brave the Wilderness, alongside local artists Erica Branch, Emily Feazel, Alex Richardson, and KaDavien Baylor. Awards will be presented during the reception as guests experience the selected works and the connection between creativity, nature, and discovery.
Sketching the Wild complements Sci-Port’s temporary exhibition, Natural Histories: 400 Years of Scientific Illustration, which highlights the beauty, history, and impact of scientific illustration.
The opening reception is proudly sponsored by ANECA Federal Credit Union and is free and open to anyone interested in attending.
The exhibition will remain on display at ArtSpace April 11 – May 22, 2026

Love the Boot Clean Up
2026-04-18 08:00 - 10:00
Join the Shreveport Aquarium and Sci-Port Discovery Center for a Love the Boot community trash clean-up focused on protecting our local waterways and wildlife. Volunteers will work together to remove litter from the surrounding area, helping keep our community clean while learning how everyday actions impact aquatic ecosystems. This family-friendly event supports environmental stewardship and hands-on conservation in our region. All supplies will be provided – just bring closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a passion for keeping Louisiana beautiful!

May the 4th... But Make It the 3rd!
2026-05-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Sci-Port Discovery Center
Join us for a FREE day of fun at Sci-Port Discovery Center as we celebrate May the Fourth a little early – because the Force just couldn’t wait! This year’s celebration lands on Sunday, May 3rd, kicking off Give for Good season with our annual Free Day tradition.
Spend the day enjoying an out-of-this-world experience filled with family-friendly activities, special guests, and interactive fun throughout the museum. From galactic surprises to themed experiences, there’s something for explorers of all ages.
This special event is our way of celebrating our amazing visitors while also recognizing our participation in the Give for Good campaign. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), Sci-Port is proud to serve our community by sparking curiosity, discovery, and a love of learning.
Food vendors will be on-site with items available for purchase, so you can refuel before heading back into the adventure. Stay tuned for more details – you won’t want to miss this stellar celebration!

Sci-Putt Fore-A-Cause Golf Tournament Fundraiser
2026-05-12 11:30 - 16:00
Get ready to drive, putt, and swing for STEM at the 3rd Annual Sci-Putt Fore-A-Cause Golf Tournament Fundraiser benefiting Sci-Port Discovery Center!
We’ve seen incredible growth over the past two years, and we’re excited to keep the momentum going. Whether you’ve joined us before or are considering it for the first time, we hope you’ll be part of this fun and meaningful day supporting hands-on science education in our community.

Tuesday, May 12
4-person scramble format with a shotgun start
Opportunities to become a sponsor, register a team, or both

Gather your team, connect with fellow supporters, and help us continue inspiring curiosity through STEM. Visit our webpage for full details, sponsorship opportunities, and registration information — we’d love to see you on the course!
