Press Release For Immediate Release
Arizona Science Center to Wrap Year with Annual Snow Week
Annual Snow Week Event Made Possible by Subaru Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 2024
PHOENIX – Arizona Science Center will kick off its 12th Annual Snow Week, made possible by Subaru, from Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 1 to combine curiosities for science with snow, right here in the desert. With various snow-themed demonstrations, experiences and activities, Snow Week marks the perfect family outing while Valley kids are still on Winter Break.
Throughout the week, guests can enjoy the Snow Hill, icy demonstrations, snowy Curiosity Cart activities, SnowPals, yard games and more. On select days, kids can also compete in the Penguin Obstacle Course and enjoy special theater performances of the Fire n’ Ice Snowdown, a live experience full of science that explores what happens when Mr. Snow meets Lady Flame. Plus, CREATE at Arizona Science Center will open at 9:30 a.m. throughout snow week. Enjoy Upcycled Snow Pals, CREATE Mini Maker Experiences Lego Challenge, free Polar Pop-outs, and Under the Hood, engineered by Subaru.
Additional snow-themed ticketed experiences will be available, including shows in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater and the Dorrance Planetarium, as well as themed CREATE activities and the Mountain Climbing Blow-Up Course.
WHO: Arizona Science Center’s Snow Week Made Possible by Subaru
WHAT: 12th Annual Snow Week, a subzero scientific experience right here in the Arizona desert.
WHERE: Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 – Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Member-Only Hours daily from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Open to the public 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
COST: Snow Week activities included FREE with an Arizona Science Center Membership or general admission ticket. Kids under 3 are always free. Additional tickets are required for the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, Dorrance Planetarium, and featured exhibition. General Admission: Adult (18+): $21.95 | Child (3-17): $15.95 | 3 and under always free
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DETAILS
Snow Week daily activities, included with general admission:
- Snow Hill: Arizona Science Center’s Snow Hill returns to give Guests a truly snowy experience. Find it in Heritage Square outside Arizona Science Center’s main entrance.
- SnowPal Construction Zone: Grab your hats and gloves before you enter our SnowPal Construction Zone. Put your skills to the test to create the perfect pal—made from real snow.
- SubZero Science: Explore the science behind ice and snow with live dazzling demonstrations and roaming learning labs throughout all four levels of Arizona Science Center.
- Dazzling Demonstrations at the Daniel Cracchiolo Theater: Blue Crew's live Dazzling Demonstrations are sure to amaze! At 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., guests are invited to discover a new science topic.
- Reindeer Games: ‘Yule’ love these reindeer games! While in the lobby, spend some quality time with your crew and explore fun yard games such as life-size chess, cornhole, Giant Connect Four and more,
- Clouds of Fun: What happens when boiling hot water meets liquid nitrogen? Find out with our giant liquid nitrogen cloud that closes out each day of Snow Week.
Special Activations, included with general admission:
- Penguin Obstacle Course (Dec. 26-31): Embrace your inner penguin and race your friends and family on our brand-new Penguin Obstacle Course! Squeeze through tunnels, finesse (yule) logs and other pop-ups, and more. Socks required. Socks available for $2.
- Fire n’ Ice Snowdown (Dec. 27-31 at 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.): We all know Arizona is known for being hot, but cold has come to steal the spotlight. What happens when Mr. Snow and Lady Flame meet? A LIVE show filled with fiery experiments and icy comebacks, of course!
Additional ticketed experiences:
- Ice-themed film in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater
- Shows at the Dorrance Planetarium
- The Science of Guinness World Records
- CREATE at Arizona Science Center® Activities
- Evans Family SkyCycle
For more information about Snow Week and Arizona Science Center, visit azscience.org/snowweek.
About Arizona Science Center
Located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, a five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, traveling exhibitions, and exciting science programs. The Center offers programs for all ages, including Science on Wheels, CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development, and Adults’ Night Out: Science With A Twist. Whether onsite or at your location–get ready to embark on a hands-on STEM learning journey you’ll never forget. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $200 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 63,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. For additional information visit media.subaru.com.
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Arizona Science Center
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