Featured Events

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 | 6 – 9 pm

Join WonderLab and Morgenstern Books for our widely anticipated, second annual Boozy Book Fair. Pick up a new book – a new hobby – a new skill! Engage with local organizations and learn how you can become involved in their programming. Participate in hands-on activities run by local professionals and hobbyists. Enjoy a drink from Upland Brewery and light snacks from WonderLab. Special tickets required.

Meet Jenn Cristy at the Boozy BookFair! – Singer-songwriter Jenn Cristy will be on-site with a variety of instruments, ready to share her passion for music. Chat with Jenn and explore fun, creative ways to bring music into your life. She’ll also be offering an exclusive sneak peek of songs from her upcoming album, Right Where I Should Be—her first studio release in 10 years, dropping October 10!

Sunday, Oct. 12 | 1 – 4pm 

Enjoy a FREE afternoon of play at WonderLab during Energy Education Day!

• Free admission for all from 1pm – 5pm.
• Giveaways & Prizes!
• Community Resources!
• Energy Education!
• Free Ice Cream from the Chocolate Moose!

Co-hosted by the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) and WonderLab with support from Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA). 

Thursday, Oct. 16 | 11am – 4pm & Friday, Oct. 17 | 11am – 4pm

Come build with us at Cardboard Build Days, a hands-on, creativity-packed program where imagination and engineering meet! Designed for children ages 8 and up, this experience invites young builders to explore the endless possibilities of cardboard as a construction material. Drop in and build! Free with museum admission. Members free. Not a member? Purchase admission and build with us!

Friday, Nov. 28 &  Saturday, Nov. 29  | 4 Ticketed Sessions Each Day

Step back in time at DinoLab, a two-day celebration of all things dinosaur! WonderLab is turning prehistoric with hands-on activities, science exploration, and creative workshops designed for dino enthusiasts. Choose from three exciting, hour-long, ticketed sessions—plus enjoy bonus dinosaur-themed activities free with museum admission throughout the day! 

Note: Dino-Lab is an add-on program; museum admission is still required to enter the museum. Special Dino-Lab session tickets are only required for child participants; parents in attendance or assisting their children do NOT need to purchase session tickets. 

Saturday, Dec. 13 | 10am – 5pm &  Sunday, Dec. 14 | 1:30 – 5pm

Celebrate the chilly magic of the season with a weekend full of winter-themed science fun for the whole family! Winter WonderLab invites visitors to explore how the natural world works in cold weather through hands-on experiments, sensory play, and interactive exhibits.  All activities are free with museum admission/free for members. Not a member? Purchase admission and join the fun!

Special Deal: Sunday, December 14 is a Super Sunday – enjoy reduced $10 admission for all guests!

Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 1 – 6pm

WonderLab’s New Year’s Eve 2025 celebration begins at 1pm and lasts all the way till 6pm (aka: early midnight!).  Drop in for a joyful, science-filled celebration perfect for families with young children. Party with your little ones before bedtime! Stay through the count-down, and leave with memories, smiles, and maybe even a little sparkle! WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2025 activities are free with museum admission and free for WonderLab members. Not a member? Purchase admission and join the fun!