February 2022
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
Activity stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on the theme of the day.
Find out more »April 2022
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals features a 5k chip-timed trail race and un-timed walk through Odiorne Point State Park to benefit Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program. Now in its 13th year, this popular race follows the 5k cross-country trail route created by Jennifer Shultis, captain of Team Eastern Mountain Sports, 2006 US Adventure Racing National Champions. You’ll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications. The first 150…
Find out more »June 2022
World Ocean Day Celebration
Seacoast Science Center (SSC) will host its World Ocean Day Celebration on Sunday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An internationally recognized day to honor the world’s ocean and celebrate all it provides, SSC’s World Ocean Day celebration is a great opportunity for families to have an exciting shared learning experience focused on the important role the ocean plays in our everyday life. Environmental partners will host learning stations that teach about life in and around the ocean.…
Find out more »July 2022
Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert: Rhythm Method
The Rhythm Method band will open the 2022 Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series at Seacoast Science Center in Rye on Thursday, July 17 at 6 pm. Other concerts in the series will include the Joshua Tree on July 14, Jumbo Circus Peanuts on July 21 and The TONYMACK Band on July 28. The Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series is a family-favorite summer event, featuring great music, dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining, all to raise…
Find out more »Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert: Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree, New England’s favorite U2 tribute band, will take to the stage on Thursday, July 14 at 6 pm as part of the 2022 Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series at Seacoast Science Center in Rye. Remaining concerts in the series will include Jumbo Circus Peanuts on July 21 and The TONYMACK Band on July 28.The Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series is a family-favorite summer event, featuring great music, dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining,…
Find out more »Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert: Jumbo Circus Peanuts
The Seacoast’s long-time favorite party band, Jumbo Circus Peanuts, will play the 2022 Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series at Seacoast Science Center on Thursday, July 21 at 6 pm. The series will conclude with a concert by another local favorite, The TONYMACK Band on July 28. The Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series is a family-favorite summer event, featuring great music, dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining, all to raise money for the non-profit Seacoast Science…
Find out more »Shark Day at SSC
Come and celebrate Shark Week with Seacoast Science Center on July 27th! With our professional colleagues from Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC), we've planned a day of educational programs and ocean safety with the experts. Come by between 10am - 4pm to learn about the amazing shark species that call the Gulf of Maine home. Shark Day will feature fun shark-themed programs and Q&A with our local great white shark experts at AWCS. Plus, beach safety with Rye Fire Department,…
Find out more »Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea Concert: The TonyMack Band
Local favorites The TONYMACK Band will close out the 2022 Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series at Seacoast Science Center on Thursday, July 28 at 6 pm. The Atlantic Grill Music by the Sea concert series is a family-favorite summer event, featuring great music, dancing, and delicious picnic-style dining, all to raise money for the non-profit Seacoast Science Center. Concerts are held under a festive tent on the lawn of the Center, rain or shine. Bring a beach…
Find out more »September 2022
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings come to Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. Big Fish Little Fish Play Day is a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »October 2022
BioBlitz
BioBlitz is an annual dawn-to-dusk biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. Where families and nature enthusiasts' team up with SSC naturalists and guest experts to explore its habitats to find and identify as many different species as possible in one day. BioBlitz is a great way to excite kids about science, learn about biodiversity, and discover how to help protect our natural world. Like an extreme nature scavenger hunt, BioBlitz offers exciting opportunities for all ages to gain knowledge…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »November 2022
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »December 2022
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings, Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. It's a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are recommended but not required to attend Big Fish…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
On Thursday mornings come to Seacoast Science Center hosts its Big Fish Little Fish Play Day. Big Fish Little Fish Play Day is a drop-in play and exploration time for children ages 1-5 with an adult. Educator-designed activity stations are set up around the Center to engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. Pop-up story times and outdoor mini-adventures may be offered based on weather and the theme of the day. Reservations are…
Find out more »January 2023
Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »February 2023
STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »March 2023
STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »April 2023
STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »Rescue Run for Marine Mammals
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals features a 5k chip-timed trail race and un-timed walk through Odiorne Point State Park to benefit Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program. Now in its 13th year, this popular race follows the 5k cross-country trail route created by Jennifer Shultis, captain of Team Eastern Mountain Sports, 2006 US Adventure Racing National Champions. You’ll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications. Our run is…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »Big Fish Little Fish Open Play
Seacoast Science Center offers its Big Fish Little Fish Open Play program on Thursday mornings from 10am-noon. Children ages 5 and under are invited to explore special hands-on activity stations set up around the Center and enjoy a staff-led outdoor or indoor activity, depending on weather. Each week’s themed stations engage children in fine and gross motor skills, sensory, literacy, math and creative activities. The program is free for SSC members and included with regular paid admission for non-members. Families…
Find out more »May 2023
STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »STEAM Powered Wednesdays
Dive into learning with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics activities. Wednesday afternoons are S.T.E.A.M. powered at SSC, where children ages 6-12 and their favorite adults explore fun, hands-on activities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, all with an emphasis on learning about our World Ocean. Self-guided S.T.E.A.M stations are located inside Seacoast Science Center, with an SSC naturalist at-the-ready to start you on your learning journey and answer your questions. Each day, approximately half-way through…
Find out more »June 2023
World Ocean Day Celebration
Seacoast Science Center is celebrating 31 years of providing exceptional coastal and ocean education. Join us at our World Ocean Day Celebration to meet local scientists, divers, artists, and conservationists who are passionate about protecting our one world ocean. Our celebration runs from 10am-2pm and will include educational activities and demonstrations, hands-on games, naturalist-led tide pooling sessions, a beach cleanup and more. On-site partner organizations will include Gundalow Company, NH Sea Grant, UNH Coastal Marine Laboratory, Educational Passages, UNH Marine…
Find out more »September 2023
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day at Seacoast Science Center
Our BFLF play day, held Thursdays from mid-September through April, engages tots and their favorite adults in science and discovery in a fun, social setting. Join us on Thursdays, from mid-September though April, for open-house style activity stations designed to excite your little ones through science play and discovery, and take part in a group program! Together, children and their favorite adults: - get hands-on at literacy, math, and creativity stations - practice fine and gross motor, and multi-sensory skills…
Find out more »Nature @ Nite at Seacoast Science Center
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists and guest community partners after hours for family-friendly S.T.E.A.M. activities and a guided nature program, FREE of charge! Offered on the third Friday of the month, each Nature @ Nite is based around a different theme. Activities are designed to build confidence and empower participants of all ages in learning through science play and discovery. Stations will engage you in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics learning. Popup story times may be offered based on…
Find out more »BioBlitz! at Seacoast Science Center
BioBlitz is our annual dawn-to-dusk biological survey of Odiorne Point State Park. Families and nature enthusiasts team up with SSC naturalists and guest experts to explore the Park’s habitats to find and identify as many different species as possible in just one day! BioBlitz is a great way to get kids (and adults!) excited about science, learn about biodiversity, and discover how you can help protect our natural world. Like an extreme nature scavenger hunt, BioBlitz offers many opportunities for…
Find out more »October 2023
Nature @ Nite at Seacoast Science Center
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists and guest community partners after hours for family-friendly S.T.E.A.M. activities and a guided nature program, FREE of charge! Offered on the third Friday of the month, each Nature @ Nite is based around a different theme. Activities are designed to build confidence and empower participants of all ages in learning through science play and discovery. Stations will engage you in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics learning. Popup story times may be offered based on…
Find out more »November 2023
Nature @ Nite at Seacoast Science Center
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists and guest community partners after hours for family-friendly S.T.E.A.M. activities and a guided nature program, FREE of charge! Offered on the third Friday of the month, each Nature @ Nite is based around a different theme. Activities are designed to build confidence and empower participants of all ages in learning through science play and discovery. Stations will engage you in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics learning. Popup story times may be offered based on…
Find out more »December 2023
Nature @ Nite at Seacoast Science Center
Join Seacoast Science Center naturalists and guest community partners after hours for family-friendly S.T.E.A.M. activities and a guided nature program, FREE of charge! Offered on the third Friday of the month, each Nature @ Nite is based around a different theme. Activities are designed to build confidence and empower participants of all ages in learning through science play and discovery. Stations will engage you in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics learning. Popup story times may be offered based on…
Find out more »April 2024
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals
Rescue Run: Race for Marine Mammals features a 5k chip-timed trail race and un-timed walk to benefit Seacoast Science Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue Program. Now in its 15th year, this popular race follows the 5k cross-country trail route through Odiorne Point State Park, featuring varied terrain—you’ll run through the forest, by the rocky shore, across a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications—and enjoy sweeping vistas of the Gulf of Maine and Little Harbor. Our run is the largest annual…
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