North Pole-a-Palooza

Celebrate the wonder of winter and the magic of the solstice at the Clay Center! This festive, STEM-powered event blends chilly seasonal fun with hands-on science inspired by the longest night of the year.

What to Expect✨:

Snowman Games☃️
Put your skills to the test with frosty challenges that stack, roll, and wobble!

Igloo Fortresses❄️
Learn what it takes to create your own igloo and then engineer your very own fortress!

Watercolor Snowflakes🖌️
Capture the beauty of dazzling snowflakes! Head to the Juliet Art Museum to craft your own stunning watercolor to cherish forever.

Winter Skies Live Planetarium Show🌃
In the northern hemisphere, the winter night skies are known for being some of the most beautiful of the entire year. Experience a guided tour through several of the most striking and recognizable constellations in the sky, as well as a selection of planets, notable stars, and other unusual objects that can only be seen during the winter season.  Showtimes are 10AM, 12PM, & 2PM

🌌Caperton Planetarium & Theater Schedule:
10:00 AM Winter Skies*
11:00 AM Magic Tree House
12:00 PM Winter Skies*
1:00 PM Magnetism
2:00 PM Winter Skies*
3:00 PM Inside Pop Art
4:00 PM Back From the Brink

This event is free with museum admission.

Note: All Caperton Planetarium & Theater show tickets may be purchased as an add-on to museum admission, or as “show only” tickets that do not allow access to the museums. Tickets may be purchased at the Clay Center Box Office.