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‘Tis the Season for Science

Saturday, November 23, 2024 - 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: $39.95*
*Discounted tickets as low as $3 are available for EBT/CalFresh/WIC/Lifeline Pass/Medi-Cal holders, and free tickets available through local libraries through the Discover & Go program
California Academy of Sciences | 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Nicole Ravicchio, California Academy of Sciences

From the tundra to the Himalaya to the desert, come meet some of the cutest baby animals from across the world at the Academy this winter. From Nov. 23 through Jan. 5, ‘Tis the Season for Science offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with baby reindeer, camels, and yaks, plus partake in festive daily programming like music, dance, and magic performances, falling snow, icy science experiments, seasonal storytime, and more! 

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Cost: $39.95*
*Discounted tickets as low as $3 are available for EBT/CalFresh/WIC/Lifeline Pass/Medi-Cal holders, and free tickets available through local libraries through the Discover & Go program
Categories: Christmas, Fun & Games, Holiday Shopping, In Person, Kids & Families, Rainy Day Fun, Theater & Performance, Tree + Holiday Lightings
Address: 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA

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