Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube
This past weekend we visited the Discovery Cube Orange County for opening weekend of their Winter Wonderfest. Living in Southern California we don’t have too many opportunities to play in the snow, so this was very exciting for the kids! We went sledding, tubing, and made snowmen. We also learned about how animals stay warm in the winter. It was so much fun!
About Winter Wonderfest:
Discovery Cube is hosting its second annual Winter Wonderfest, beginning December 17, 2016, through January 8, 2017, at both their Orange County and Los Angeles locations. This snowstorm of thrills and excitement will offer kids the opportunity to learn the science behind sledding down ice ramps, weather, and how snow is formed through hands-on activities. The holiday exhibit will include sliding down a 75-foot long ramp on inner tubes, a snow play area, and real snow sledding. Kids will be provided with tools to play with the snow and build snow castles, snowmen, snow angels, and all kinds of other frosty creations. Other “snow meets science” learning stations include Animal Adaptations to the Cold, Three States of Water, and Cloud in a Bottle. Winter Wonderfest creates an entertaining way to approach education through a day of family bonding during the holiday season.
When: Saturday, December 17, 2016 through Sunday, January 8, 2017 (except Christmas)
Where: Discovery Cube, Orange County Campus, 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705 AND Discovery Cube, Los Angeles Campus, 11800 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA 91342
After Winter Wonderfest, we went inside to check out the Science of Gingerbread exhibit and see all of the Annual Gingerbread Contest winners. The house pictured below was my personal favorite, and also the winner of the Best Holiday Theme! We also decorated cookies and build candy cars to race each other.
Science of Gingerbread
November 25, 2016 – January 1, 2017
Get into the holiday spirit during the annual Science of Gingerbread! Our holiday festival is filled with great hands-on activities designed to bring families together this holiday season. Plus, check out award-winning Gingerbread Competition entries displayed throughout the Cube!
Activities include:
- Gingerbread Derby – Build and race your very own candy car!
- Build a House Learning Station
- “A Matter of Taste” Stage Show (weekends only)
- Cookie Decorating in the Healthy Kitchen
- Santa Meet & Greet (available from 11:00am to 3:00pm on 11/25-11/27, 12/3-12/4, 12/10-12/11, 12/17-12/24)
About Discovery Science Foundation: The Discovery Science Foundation serves as the educational program-development and fundraising arm for hands-on science learning centers in Orange County, Los Angeles and Newport Beach, California. Established in 1989, the Discovery Cube, presented by Taco Bell, continues to inspire and educate millions of young minds through engaging science-based programs and exhibits. In 2012, the Cube was named one of the 10 “Most Trusted Brands” in Orange County and in 2013 was awarded the National Medal of service from the Institute of Museum and Library Services at The White House. In November 2014, a second nonprofit Discovery Cube offering an exhibit and program mix unique to Los Angeles opened in the Hansen Dam Recreational Area of the San Fernando Valley. Most recently, Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest opened in Newport Beach as a base of operations for ocean-science education and programs. For more information, call (866) 552-CUBE (2823) or visit discoverycube.org. Follow the Los Angeles and Orange County campus on social platforms (@DiscoveryCubeLA, @DiscoveryCubeOC).
