DinoFEST: Roar & Explore Weekend

Travel back millions of years at DinoFEST: Roar & Explore Weekend! Discover the science behind Earth’s most fascinating prehistoric creatures through hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and immersive experiences for explorers of all ages.

Step into the role of a paleontologist as you uncover fossils, investigate how scientists reconstruct dinosaur skeletons, compare dinosaurs to their modern descendants, and examine the evidence that helps us understand how these incredible animals lived. Get creative with your own fossil making, meet special dinosaur guests, and enjoy interactive experiences that bring the age of dinosaurs to life.

Whether you’re a lifelong dinosaur enthusiast or just beginning your prehistoric journey, DinoFEST is the perfect opportunity to dig deeper into the discoveries, mysteries, and science that continue to shape our understanding of the ancient world.

Some of the weekend’s highlights include:

• Meeting our new dino friends!

• New activities in the auditorium

• T. REX movie showings at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2 p.m. both days

• Panel & Meet the Scientists Saturday only at 2:30 p.m.

• BMS Dino Stage Show Sunday only at 2:30 p.m.

• Oobleck pit
• Giant foam dig pit

• Even more dino fun (additional cost applies):

• Try a sluice bag ($12)

• Stuff your own dino

• Make your own fossil

Member admission is $5 per ticket. Buy your tickets below:

• Saturday, November 7, 2026
• Sunday, November 8, 2026